Posted by The Scoop On November - 23 - 2009
As peculiar as a Koren Buddhist temple in Techapi seems so are the Thai Restaurants; so I made the drive to Techapi just to dine at Thai Palms. I had heard a lot about the food, but horrible stories about the waitress. On that particular day we found the waitress to be quite pleasant. All portions are made to share. The dishes were delightful but I enjoyed my order of shrimp/eggplant and Thai soup the most. If you’re a coffee drinker, try the Thai iced coffee. If you happen to overeat, you can relax with a massage on location right after your meal.
Thai Palms is located at 2090 South St, Techapi, CA.
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Posted by The Scoop On March - 23 - 2009
If you’re looking for atmosphere RJ’s is the place. This is a great spot for groups. You can watch sports from every angle, the bar, or tables. Something about sports ignites excitement, and friendly conversations with strangers. ☺ We sat outside with a group of 6 and enjoyed the weather. RJ’s food is a step above bar food. They have all the typical bar items along with pasta, steak, and fancy salads. I most enjoyed the chicken chowder! They also have specials for the kids!! RJ’s is located at 9440 Hageman Rd.
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Posted by The Scoop On March - 11 - 2009
I can remember the first time I saw the construction of Chick-fil-A on Stockdale. I was so excited I almost ran a red light trying to make sure my eyes were seeing the famous red & white Chick-fil-A sign. Chick-fil-A is one of my favorite, healthy ‘fast food’ joints! At Chick-fil-A the coleslaw is so good, a person who NEVER eats coleslaw, has to have it with her Chick-fil-A meal. Friday night my husband took me to Chick-fil-A. He had never eaten there before, so this was going to be a mouth watering experience. I let him scour at the menu for a while before I ordered a Chick-fil-A meal for both of us. It was crowded but we were able to snatch a booth; people watch and enjoy our waffle fries, coleslaw and sandwiches. My husband enjoyed his sandwich but didn’t care for the waffle fries. I was just happy to be eating my sandwich and coleslaw. 
Chick-fil-A is located at 5260 Stockdale Hwy.
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Posted by The Scoop On March - 10 - 2009
Moo Creamery has been the hot new place since it recently opened. I checked them out on a Saturday night and it was more packed than any bar I’ve been to on a Saturday night. It was hustling with families, couples and tweens. Moo Creamery uses the freshest local products and makes the best homemade ice cream & burgers. Their prices are extremely reasonable compared to their quality. I loved their crispy fresh sliced pickles and their malts go perfect with a hamburger. Moo is all about families!! Sunday evenings at 5PM is family night at Moo. They serve a family style three-course dinner. Moo Creamery is located at 4885 Truxtun Ave. between Oak and Mohawk.
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Posted by The Scoop On February - 12 - 2009
I think I finally found it!! Last night I didn’t feel like cooking so my husband suggested trying the new BBQ place on Rosedale, Fred’s Barbecue Factory. I ordered the ½ chicken entrée. After inquiring about the sausage, I added the Basque style sausage to my order. I love sausage, Chappell Hill Sausage is my favorite, so I didn’t expect much from is place. OMG the sausage was homemade and Delicious! They were so good I ate the leftovers this morning for breakfast. I will definitely be a regular at Fred’s but the next time I’ll ask them NOT to cut the sausage. You can dine-in at Fred’s but it’s small, more of a To Go spot. ☺ They also provide full catering services. Fred’s Barbecue Factory is located at 4208 Rosedale Hwy #309.
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Posted by The Scoop On January - 27 - 2009
Restaurant Runner delivers right to your house from all your favorite local restaurants. I haven’t tried them yet but I am happy to know such a service exists. It’s always nice to have food delivered! Check out their website and place your order.
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Posted by The Scoop On December - 17 - 2008
I had almost forgotten how much I loved hard shell tacos, until a visit to Del Taco. I grew up heating taco shells in the oven for that crispy crunch, which I easily forgot after trying a soft taco. Last week I went through the drive through at Del Taco and decided on a classic hard shell taco. The shell was crispy, the meat seemed like real meat, and the lettuce and tomatoes were fresh. This meal was reminiscent of the old days! My $0.99 was well spent. Del Taco is located at 2518 White Lane, 3624 California Ave, & 4250 Ming.
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Posted by The Scoop On December - 11 - 2008
We had company visiting from South Africa, so it was fitting that we ate at the Elephant Bar. This was only my second time eating at the Elephant Bar and they still didn’t win me over. I had a salad that was oversaturated with dressing; everyone else also complained about their orders. From now on I’ll stick around the bar and admire the African décor. Elephant Bar is located at 10100 Stockdale Hwy.
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Posted by The Scoop On December - 3 - 2008
Today was the grand opening of two local Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Markets. If you haven’t heard about Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets that’s probably because they just celebrated their one-year anniversary. Fresh & Easy has been on a mission this year opening over one hundreds stores to bring your neighborhood fresh and affordable food. Fresh & Easy offers high quality meats, fresh produce, and products with no artificial colors or flavors. Their stores are small and easy to navigate which makes it easy to get in and get out. I love that they have non-frozen ready meals that only need heating. I also found two of my favorite things: Watermelon Juice and Kozy Shack rice pudding. Fresh & Easy IS changing the way people shop! Fresh & Easy has two new locations Olive & Jewetta and Panama & Stine. They’re planning on opening 4 more stores in Kern County. To find out more about Fresh & Easy check out their website.
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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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