Cafe Smitten
alysse & the girl's favorite place to grab coffee and a small breakfast.
alysse's order: hot vanilla latte & granola bowl
909 18th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
24th St. Cafe
a Bakersfield staple.
1415 24th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
LUIGIS
an absolute must while in Bakersfield, Luigi's is a semi-casual Italian restaurant.
alysse's order: monica salad - add a scoop of sacco beans, order of truffle sacchetti or spicy italian sausage for the table with an aperol spritz
stephen's order: steak sandwhich with a vodka soda double in a tall glass
725 E 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
PYRENEES
a local watering hole with great food, a Bakersfield experience.
WOOLGROWERS
if you know Alysse and Stephen, you've heard about Woolgrower's. if Luigi's is the lunch must, Woolgrower's is the dinner must do. A basque experience, you're going to leave full!
alysse's order: mix the beans and soup together with a scoop of salsa, order hard jack for the table, order the shrimp scampi entree. drink house wine or a gin & tonic.
stephen's order: mix the beans and soup together with a double scoop of salsa, and dip the bread. order a plate of tongue for the table, and filet or new york entree. drink house wine or a vodka soda with a lime and a lemon.
MEXICALI
Great Mexican food with even better vibes.
PRAIRIE FIRE AT THE PADRE HOTEL
The Padre's rooftop bar, great for pre-dinner drinks.
THE BOTANIST
The location of Stephen & Alysse's first date :)