Hello friends! Wow, its been awhile since ive written one of these things. Sorry about that. Well, this year has been going by super fast….maybe too fast? At the beginning of May I realized something…..I needed a vacation. We’ve been sooooo busy for months, I needed a little break. So I decided I wanted to go to California. I havent been there since I was 6 years old (23 now). I have tons of family out there that has been asking for me to go out there for years and years. I decided it was time. Now I could decribe to you all the cool things I saw and did….but I know what you want to know…..what did I eat?! 
In-N-Out : So ive had friends and family hype this place up for years now, so i knew I had to stop and see what it was all about. My good friend and fellow technician, Jon, told me to make sure I got my burger ANIMAL STYLE. So I did. It kinda reminded me of culvers, or freddys here in San Antonio. It was a good burger and the animal style was interesting. Although I dont see myself craving it any time soon. They had great customer service though! Overall, this place gets a 7 out of 10.
Lotaburger: I found this place in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sadly, it was dissapointing. It has the look of an old fashion burger, but unfortunately it had the taste of an old burger. The beef had no flavor and the rest of the burger was pretty much the same. Not very good customer service either. They get a 5 out of 10.
Stahmanns: This is a pecan farm/candy store that I found in New Mexico back in 2002 when I lived there for the summer. They have the best pecan….everything!!! The stuff is a tad expensive, but its worth it. Pecan Candies…..I cannot elaborate anymore. 10 for 10!!
Original Tommys – The BEST burger I had the entire trip. This spot is located in LA. They have a few other spots, but you know you’re at the original when there is no where to sit and they have counter tops all around the parking lot. Yep, no sitting here! You have to stand to eat your burger. The thing that made the burger great for me was the chilli they put on it. It goes soooo well with the flavor of the beef. Mmmm…..I still crave this 3 weeks later. 9 out of 10.
I stopped by a few more spots for burritos, shrimp and other things…..but I cant remember names and locations. I might post a pt. 2 to this post later, but we’ll see. I hope you get to have a vacation this summer too. Go out and eat something you’ve never eaten before…….I wont…..but you can!!
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We missed you during your break, but yes it was very much needed. My wife is a big In-and-Out burger fan, but I just don’t see the appeal – It is not as good as What-a-burger in my mind. Ond place I like to hit when in Los Angeles is Fat Burger – now that is a great burger place! Oh, and then there is a good place on the beach called Ruby’s (but I think one or both of those are a chain now).
Anthony