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  • Archive for October, 2008

    The Guild House

    Posted by The Scoop On October - 30 - 2008

    The Guild House is the perfect place for a long lunch.  The 1900’s home is amazing and the staff makes you feel right at home.  The inside of the house is as splendid as the outside.  I was so thrilled about finally eating at The Guild House.  The staff was excited about the food and their service was enjoyable.  The menu for the day included Sopa de Calabasas, Viennese Pork, and Bavarian Apple Tart. I haven’t had a 3 course lunch in quite some time, so my palate was ready.  I savored each dish. If food isn’t enough for you, they also mix in a little Fashion.  They had models walk around to each table describing their wardrobe from Christine’s Boutique. I think everyone should have The Guild House experience at least once.  If you haven’t you’re missing out on a range of what Bakersfield has to offer.  The Guild House is located at 1905 18th St, Monday-Friday for lunch. All proceeds are donated to the Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic.

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    Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

    Posted by The Scoop On October - 22 - 2008

    I’m not very fond of fast food, but I always feel that I’m eating healthy at Baja Fresh.  Their food is always fresh, and the location I go to is very clean.  Every Thursday, after Women’s fellowship, we congregate at Baja Fresh.  I order either fish or blackened shrimp tacos. Mmmmmm ☺ Baja Fresh is located at 9660 Hageman Rd. #8.

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    Old Time Peddler’s Faire & Harvest Festival

    Posted by The Scoop On October - 21 - 2008

    The Old Time Peddler’s Faire & Harvest Festival is an annual event filled with antiques and whatnots. I love antiques, so I spent hours browsing through all the vendors. It’s amazing what you can find at the Faire. I wonder how and where people find such old and amazing pieces. The antiques that I was most startled by were the old medical tools; which were pretty gross when you think, these tools were once used during surgeries, and God knows what else! ☺ I enjoyed looking and strolling the museum grounds. I bought a two-disc collection of African American Entertainers, with artists dating back to 1920s. For more information about this annual event contact the Kern County Museum.

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    Via Arte Italian Street Painting Festival

    Posted by The Scoop On October - 15 - 2008

    This was the 10th annual Via Arte Italian Street Painting Festival.  I was unenthused about going, but I finally dragged out Sunday around 5PM.  I didn’t know what to expect but I didn’t expect such grand art with colored chalk in a parking lot.  I was very impressed and inspired by what I saw.  The Via Arte Festival is an annual event located at The Marketplace.  For more information contact the Bakersfield Museum of Art.

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    Flame & Skewers Mediterranean Restaurant

    Posted by The Scoop On October - 9 - 2008

    Flame & Skewers Mediterranean Restaurant is the place to find kabobs, falafels, great salads and many more interesting eats.  At Flame & Skewers you place your order, pay and wait to be called.  It’s a great place to meet friends for lunch. They have a variety of modestly priced dishes. At Flame & Skewers I had the chicken salad and a falafel. I loved the chicken salad but the falafel was disappointing.  Flame & Skewers is located at 1201 24th St.

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    J’s Place

    Posted by The Scoop On October - 6 - 2008

    J’s Place is not where you want to be on a Sunday after Church, unless you have plenty of time. ☺ I never get excited about soul food Restaurants, because growing up in Texas, I have a mother, auntie, and grandma, who are the BEST when it comes to soul food cuisine.  But since I don’t get their cooking often, I had to divert to J’s Place. I went to J’s Place Sunday, with most of the after church crowd.  We waited and waited, and finally sat down to order.  I had the fried catfish, sweet potatoes, and cabbage. The catfish was fried crispy and hard, just the way I like.  J’s Place did not disappoint!  The catfish was worth the wait.  I’m looking forward to ordering their Dressing for Thanksgiving.  J’s Place is located at 5141 Ming Ave. They’re closed on Monday.

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