After San Francisco, we headed down the coast on Highway 1, stopping in Big Sur for a night before making our way to Los Angeles. While I am a sucker for the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, it can't hold a candle to Highway 1. It's got to be one of the most beautiful drives in the world. And before hitting Big Sur, it runs through Castroville, the Artichoke Capital of the world.
If you ever find yourself in the region, it is necessary to stop at Nepenthe, a restaurant situated on a cliff over-looking the Pacific. The weather was so nice when we went that we got to eat outside, looking out at the water.
They're known for their Ambrosia Burger which is simple but delicious. The ground beef was incredible and the sauce, which I later find out was made from mayo, tomato sauce, and salsa, was deadly. Along with a glass of wine from the neighboring San Lucia Valley, we were in heaven.
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I struck a pose like that at the artichoke sign at the supermarket and got funny looks... *sigh* I miss California.
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