Loved Part 2 of your Cali Grill report Brenda, it looks like it was a truly lovely evening. I read Paula's DR and saw the photos of that lovely cake. What a wonderful surprise for her, WTG Hunter!
You're correct in remembering that my sister and I had a less than memorable post-refurb experience at CG. Unfortunately we weren't in the minority at the time as I read a number of reviews afterward about people having similar experiences to ours. However it looks like they're ironing out the kinks and I'd love to return some time and try either the pork or scallop dish. They both look heavenly.
Boma always looks like a good solid choice for breakfast. We've only eaten dinner here but breakfast is on my bucket list.
LOL at the look on the guys faces at Le Chefs! Michael is seriously giving Phillipe the stink-eye.
LOVE the bacon and onion flatbread, you just can't go wrong with that choice! As long as it's hot and fresh at least.
I had the croque monsieur on our last trip and wasn't that impressed. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't especially good either. I actually found it to be rather bland. I wish I'd thought to ask for Dijon, Michael definitely had the right idea there.
LOL, I don't think Phillipe looks like he's saying "help me". It looks to me like he's trying to judge how long he can hug you before Michael decides to send him back to France ... the hard way.
So sorry you twisted your ankle at FF, ouch!
I loved the crab cake appetizer too but oh my goodness that prosciutto and melon looks superb!! I read about the problems you experienced on Barb's report but was happy to read that overall, you ended up having a positive experience.
Great updates Brenda, I hope you and Em are having a wonderful trip!