Grant Ranch Classic Loop spans both the East and West side of the ranch...21 miles and 4200 feet of climbing!

Diesel D and Jason taking in the view at the summit of Washburn Trail.

Lone Oak off to the right as you climb Kincaid Rd. heading up to Antler Pt. from Line Shack.

Diesel D powering up Washburn with Jason K close behind.

There is no singletrack at Grant Ranch...trail to Antler Point.

Jason's new Highball 29er

This beer ain't no joke...this beer has a mocha brown head and is a seriously viscous stout with notes of roasted coffee, pine and chocolate.

Soy sauce, sugar and pear purée flank steak w/Sapporo Beer

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Sculpin

A consistent go to beer when I can't find Pliny...nicely hopped but not overly so with hints of grapefruit zest on the nose...head is thin and dissipates quickly as does the beer right in my tummy:)



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Belgian n Scallops:)

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Location:Churchwood Ct,San Jose,United States

Best Bay Area Burgers

Looking for an outstanding burger here in the bay area and are serious enough to drive a little bit to experience how burgers should be done? Look no further than Godfather's in Belmont, CA. With a family of six and a hankering for great burgers, I decided to take my brood here on our way to CA Academy of Science in San Francisco from San Jose. This pit stop was well worth the drive even as a burger destination itself. I had the "Untouchables" burger with a fiery Jalapeño kick. The "Le Boulanger" sesame bun was crisp and light and the burger was an almost 1/2" think patty of pure Angus moist and beefy savory goodness. This burger was enhanced by a chipotle aioli and fire roasted red pepper punch...the cheese department was handled by a dense layer of melted pepper jack...BAM! I'm a fan! People here are warm and hospitable and handled my children with a welcoming spirit...I'll be back!

Location:Belmont, CA

Braille Trail Footage from Aaron's 40th birthday ride.

Morimoto - Napa CA

Ten hour pork belly with rice congee and soy scallion jus...I am a big fan of anything pork and nothing elicits more mouth watering thoughts to me than the thought of a well contrived and executed pork belly. This 10 hour roast is delightful through and through. Underneath the soft gelatinous pork skin you'll find stringy roasted pork that easily falls apart as you fork through this slow cooked goodness. Morimoto has designed a beautiful presentation with structure and color provided by shredded cabbage. The congee with soy scallions provide a wonderful backdrop to the pork while allowing it to be the rock star of the dish...this is a definitely a destination dish that will keep me coming back for more...but wait there is more!

Kemuri Asa - Mcclelland's Islay Scotch with maple syrup, apple cider and bacon...a scotch lover's manly man drink...beautifully shaken to create natural cider foam with the rich body and structure of scotch a hint of smoked peat and some maple sweetness balanced by a salty bacon crunch...I like it!