Mocajetes Mexican Restaurant
Posted on May 10, 2023 by Ching under Food and Drink, Travel.
After a late night of playing and watching friends play, there were very few restaurants still open. We found ourselves at Mocajetes.
This place was so authentic they didn’t even serve queso. Apparently queso is an American invention and it’s not even a true Mexican food thing.
They served chips and pico de gallo instead of salsa. First bowl of pico on the house but then you were on your own. Since we couldn’t get queso, I ordered guacamole instead. It was really good!
The pico looked super fresh. As did the guacamole. But I really wanted some queso, though. You can’t go to a Mexican restaurant and not have queso, even if it’s not really a Mexican thing.
Anyway, the service was slow but the food was excellent. I really liked my Mexican-style pork chops. Although, everyone was making fun of me because I told them to leave pretty much everything off that made it even remotely Mexican. The pork chops had really good flavor, though.
Regarding the service, Brian concluded that the service was slow for us because we were a bunch of gringos. All the other tables around us seemed to have great service but they were also all Hispanic. I don’t know. Could be a coincidence. I still really liked the place, though, and would probably eat there again next year.
Until next time, GNG.
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Beating the Heat
Posted on May 8, 2023 by Ching under Food and Drink, Travel.
It was soooo hot in Naples last month. We wanted some ice cream but, by the time we were ready to leave the tournament venue, the ice cream truck onsite had already closed. We ended up at Naples Ice Cream Shoppe to satiate our ice cream cravings. Luckily, it wasn’t too far from the park and our Airbnb.
Until next time, GNG.
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Tacos & Tequila Cantina
Posted on May 8, 2023 by Ching under Food and Drink, Travel.
This place has happy hour everyday from 12-6 PM. I would be here every single day if I lived in Naples. LOL.
Food pics.
I can’t believe I missed taking a picture of my elote. It was the best dang elote ever!
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Mom and Dad’s First US Open Trip
Posted on April 29, 2023 by Ching under Pickleball, Travel.
Mom and dad traveled with us to Florida this year to check out the Minto US Open. Here are a few pictures from our trip.
With Kevin Coccetella at the kick off event.
Mom had fun tracking down and getting pictures with some of her favorite pros that she enjoys watching on Facebook and YouTube.
With Brendon Long.
With Parris Todd.
With Susannah Barr.
With Tony Roig and CJ Johnson.
With Megan Fudge.
With Salome Devidze.
With Wes Gabrielsen and Joey Farias.
With Jenny Marcos, Filipino senior pro who lives in Oklahoma City.
Had to get pics of mom and dad with some iconic US Open signage.
Will share some more pictures (food pics, etc.) from our recent trip in future posts. Until then, GNG.
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Brunch with Grandma
Posted on April 28, 2023 by Ching under Food and Drink.
Decided to avoid the crowds at YaYa’s and go somewhere less busy for Easter brunch this year. Grandma had heard so much about Mokas Cafe and how much we love so it was high time we finally took her there to check it out for herself.
They have such good breakfast (and other) food. Check out these pics.
If you have never been, you must go!
It was actually slow enough that day that we were able to stick around and play Phase 10 after. The lighting is great at that table by the window. Grandma annihilated us that day. I think she won almost every round. Until next time, GNG.
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