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If your not in the loop of some of the “things” taking place around town then you may not know about this one.  The Miracle Mile Night Street Festival is happening this Saturday night from 5-10pm.

Scheduled to entertain you will be a classic car show with cars pre 1979.  Check out some of the pics on the Miracle Mile Night website from last year.  There are some awesome looking cars!  That evening will also feature the final round of the of the pin-up girl contest.

While you browse through viewing the classic cars and checking out the arts & crafts, antiques and kid zone, live music will be playing on 3 different stages located along the Miracle Mile.  Im suer the evening will not go without good food and beverages too.

We hope you get the the festival and explore all the Stockton has to offer.  See you there! David

Check out the video for last years fun event!

Last night was one of those nights. After a long day and no one felt like lifting a finger to make dinner, clean up and everything that goes along with it.  So, we head over to Payter’s Grill in Lincoln Center. 

Payter’s is an American grill that is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  The sandwiches and french fries are a big hit, but mostly I love the old-fashioned milkshakes which are made with real ice cream, nothing fake there!  Some say Payter’s has slower service, but all their meal are made fresh over the grill one at a time.  This type of cooking is worth the wait.

If you’re a sport fan, one of the dining rooms is filled with pictures and autogrpahs of former and current athletes from various sports.  It’s cool to check out while grabing a bit to eat.   The owner, Pete Pijl,  has owned Payter’s for the last 27 years and has been a baseball coach for 23 years at St. Mary’s high school

See the article in the Stockton Record about Pete and his Payter’s Restaurant.

As if there wasn’t enough things going on this weekend, here is one more event to choose from.  It’s a FREE event on the Delta at the KOA Tower Park.  There will be music, vendors, kids activities, lots to do for the whole family including a k-9 demonstration, Splash from Stockton Ports and Thor from the Thunder.  So, if your not planning on going into downtown Stockton to the Barrio Fiesta this weekend, head out on the Delta and have a good time at TowerFest.

This event is from 10 am to 9 pm on august 14th at the Stockton Delta KOA at Tower Park Marina off highway 12.

Check out the flyer for the event.  Here are the schedule of events.

Saturday August 14th
Stage Performances:
11a-2p Kid Red Entertainment, DJ
2:30-3:15p New School Aikido from Lodi, demo
3:30-5:30p Marvin Zeller Band
6p-7:30p Tropical Productions, Luau and fire dance show

10a-5p Dunk Tank, $1 for 2 balls and bounce house (I love dunk tanks!!!!)
4p-4:30p Sheriff’s Dept K-9 Demo at the Dog Park
5:30-6p Hula Hoop and Potato Sack Race by the stage
8:30pm The Movie, ” Lilo and Stich” in the Backfield
9p-2a The band, “Sinister Blues” at Rosa’s Night Club

Sunday August 15th
2p-6p The band “Firestorm” at Rosa’s Night Club

Date: Saturday, August 14, 2010
Time: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Location: Stockton Delta KOA at Tower Park Marina

Call: (209) 992-6575 for more info or to make camping reservations for the weekend.

What is your favorite filipino food?  Comment below!

The 38th Annual festival Barrio festival takes place this weekend as will be jam-packed of activities, native food and entertainment.

For those of you who have had Filipino food you know that it will be great!  And for those who have not, get ready for some delicious stuff.  Bring and empty stomach and come hungry!  You don’t want to miss this one.

When: August 14-15, 2010

Time: 11:00 a.m.  to 8:00 p.m.

Place: Filipino Plaza – Downtown Stockton

Check out the intro video from the Barrio Festival:

Find out more at the www.filipinoplaza.org

Check out the demo from last years Bahalanamulti-style.com.  Very proud father.  My son Zachary will be performing in this years demonstration!

Filipino Center Plaza
6 West Main St
Stockton, California 95202
Tel: 209-466-1416

When in Downtown Stockton and are looking for a quick bit to eat, head to the waterfront warehouse and eat at Dok Shoons.  Dok Shoons is a long standing hot dog stand which serves two main types of fabulous hot dogs. Chili Dogs and Hot Dogs.  Both are great. 

Now, Dok Shoons has very limited hours.  They are only open during lunch time hours.  11-2:30pm.  Check them out and eat a dog overlooking the beautiful downtown Stockton waterfront.

445 W Weber Ave Ste 142
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 467-7178

If you are looking to satisfy that BBQ fix go over to Royce Farms BBQ Restaurant.  The BBQ is located just east of highway 99 right off 8 mile road.  You cant miss it.  The flavors from this BBQ food are fabulous.

Among the favorites are the Ribs, chicken and the pulled pork sandwich.  Also, Royce Farms hosts Saturday morning breakfast from 9-2pm, and have read it is very good.  Check out some reviews.

On the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, Royce Farms hosts it HOD ROD night, where all makes and models are welcome.  Each night will have live music, raffle prizes, and of course great food.

Check out http://www.roycefarmsbbq.com, where you can see all the upcoming events, check out the menu, see the specials, and much more.

10880 N Highway 99
Stockton Ca. 95212
209-931-8333

If you are tried of the eating the same old food and shopping at the same stores over and over, why not try something new?  I did.  Check out Sakura Japanese groceries & gifts.  They have a wide variety of Japanese and Asian food, candy, ice cream, gifts and more.

One of my family’s favorite things to buy their is the soft mochi flavored rice cakes.  Check out the picture below of the strawberry ones.  Another favorite of my son’s is all the specialty candy, no surprise there, they have in the store.

One of the biggest surprises in the store was the amount of different soy sauces and hot sauce which you can buy!  Being a fan of a good hot sauce, I may have found my new place for them.

If you are looking for something unique stop on in.  It’s a really neat place, check them out!

4343 Pacific Ave. #A-4,
Stockton, Ca
Phone: 209-477-3939

When you are in the mood for fresh seafood, beef or chicken I recommend Bud’s Seafood Grille.  To be honest I’m not much of a seafood eater, but that doesn’t stop me from going to bud’s because I can order Bud’s beef.  An entree which is perhaps the best steak in town. What is you favorite item to order at bud’s? Comment below!

I have eaten there a number of times and from reading the reviews on yelp,  I can say most people have not had a bad meal at Bud’s.

From Bud’s Seafood Grille website:

Family owned and operated since 1993. Bud’s food can best be described as “simple and fresh”. Voted “Best Seafood Restaurant” in San Joaquin county every year since 1994, Bud’s provides the ideal seafood dining experience with an extensive menu of fresh seafood, a variety of beef and chicken entrees as well as delicious salads and fresh homemade desserts.

My mouth is watering just thinking about the delicious food.  Take a look at the menu an your will be too.  The restaurant offers catering and also has a banquet room for those larger parties.

314 Lincoln Center
Stockton, CA 95207
209-956-0270

The other day my wife and I did not want to cook.  It was hot, we were indecisive on what to make, and neither of us felt like standing in the kitchen.  Luckily, there are many great restaurants to choose from in Stockton.  Great, another decision to make!  We choose to head over to Lincoln Center (day 2 of 365 Things to do in Stockton) and pick a place to eat.  We got there and saw that Domo’s, a new Japanese restaurant had just opened.  Score, something new to try!

Domo’s is a sushi and Japanese restaurant which also features 4-5 teppanyaki tables.  Teppanyaki is when the cooks make the food on a grill right in front of you.  The inside of the restaurant is very big and beautiful.  It has been remodeled from top to bottom since taking over the old Gulskins building in Lincoln Center north.  But, we didn’t go there to stare at the light fixtures and new decor, we went to eat.

The food was very good.  My wife had a California roll and asparagus roll, while I choose to go with the sesame chicken entree.  We both enjoyed our food and were even more pleasantly surprised when we got the bill.  20% had been taken off for happy hour.  All food and drinks were 20% off from 4-6 pm!

So, if you are looking for a good place to eat and for something new to do, try Domo’s Japanese restaurant in Lincoln Center.

Domo’s Japanese Grill
300 Lincoln Center
Stockton, CA, 95207
(209)451-3654

Do you have another Mexican food craving? No problem, head to downtown Stockton and try one of the finest authentic Mexican restaurants in town. Xochimilco, which some call Xochy’s, has fabulous home cooked food that I cannot speak highly enough about.  This family ran restaurant is know for their homemade tortillas and salsa to the great tasting enchilda’s and tacos! Yum.  Come to think of it, everything is good!

This is defiantly a locals spot.  They are open late, 1 am, and have huge home cooked portions, which I can never finish.  It’s kinda of like a chucks, Day 18 of 365,  but only mexican food.  I encourage everyone to give them a try.  Be prepared to eat!

Check out the reviews on Yelp! 4 stars from 38 reviews.  What would you rate it? Comment below…

Xochimilco Mexican Cafe
36 S San Joaquin St
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 462-3784