Tuesday, November 17, 2009
MadeMarkTravel merging with MadeMark
I started this travel blog before I knew about labels (FL, IN, PA, etc). Had I known I could flag my blog posts I would have kept it all on my primary blog, MadeMark. After maintaining two blogs for the past year and a half, I've decided to put it all on MadeMark, which I've had for a few years now. I'll continue to label the travel posts by state, events, reviews and whatnot, but it will now all be in one place. As of today MadeMarkTravel is an archive. For new travel posts cruise on over to MadeMark and check out the label 'travel' or by other travel labels, such as states, events and reviews.
Monday, November 2, 2009
The Glass Menagerie - Ojai Arts Center
After dinner at the Ranch House we went to see a local production of The Glass Menagerie, by Tennessee Williams. It was produced at the Ojai Arts Center.
It’s not an easy play to pull off without it seeming melodramatic. The play’s dated, to me, but that’s understandable – it was first produced in 1944. Williams could be over the top with his drama, which is why I say it’s hard to pull it off without making a contemporary audience laugh where they’re not supposed to. Overall it was good and I like supporting local establishments.
It’s not an easy play to pull off without it seeming melodramatic. The play’s dated, to me, but that’s understandable – it was first produced in 1944. Williams could be over the top with his drama, which is why I say it’s hard to pull it off without making a contemporary audience laugh where they’re not supposed to. Overall it was good and I like supporting local establishments.
Ranch House restaurant - Ojai, CA - MadeMarkTravel video
The best dining in Ojai, and among the best in southern California.
Ranch House restaurant in Ojai, CA – five yums
We had dinner on Friday night at the Ranch House restaurant. Founded in the 1950s, the Ranch House has long been considered Ojai’s finest restaurant, and for good reason. I’ve eaten there many times over the 30+ years I’ve been going to California (moved there in 1978, lived in Los Angeles for 12 years before relocating to NYC in 1993).
The atmosphere is splendid, with gardens and outdoor seating. The live music was sublime, perfect background sound without intruding. The food and service are impeccable, and I can’t go to Ojai without eating here. My sister had sea bass, Frank had tournedos of beef, and I had the New York steak. Everything at the Ranch House is near perfect, earning it my first five yum rating. Superb!
The atmosphere is splendid, with gardens and outdoor seating. The live music was sublime, perfect background sound without intruding. The food and service are impeccable, and I can’t go to Ojai without eating here. My sister had sea bass, Frank had tournedos of beef, and I had the New York steak. Everything at the Ranch House is near perfect, earning it my first five yum rating. Superb!
Solvang, CA - MadeMarkTravel video
Solvang - a little bit of Denmark in southern California. Great for a morning or afternoon trip when you're in the Santa Barbara area.
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