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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 9:39 am
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Originally Posted by nebratu
santa cruz, ca
That's always our first spot on any generic "south of the Bay Area weekend getaway." The flight from MCI lands at SFO a little after 10, leading nicely to lunch in Santa Cruz. I like how they turned a little light-industrial neighborhood into a giant meta-tasting-room for a couple dozen area vineyards. ^


As for a barbecue MR, I think you definitely need multiple cities to experience the different styles. Completely agree on Austin over Dallas. Kansas City, Memphis, and probably Carolina should be on the list. (I'm not a huge Carolina 'cue fan myself, but it is one of the distinctive styles...)
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