Mickey Rooney began his working career early as a child actor. He went on to become a superstar in the 1930s and early 1940s before World War II interrupted his acting career. He continued to act in movies and on television until he passed away at age 85.
Mickey had a funny secret that few people
knew about. From time to time, he would get in his car and drive from Los
Angeles to Daly City California (over 400 miles). He would end up at Lisa's
Mexican Restaurant which is still located at 6582 Mission Street. When he came
in, he was warmly greeted. He was shown to a special table reserved for him. He
was served his favorite enchilada diner.
Elena and I have been to this restaurant It
is a true "hole in the wall" with great food and drinks.
I have found my restaurant worth driving
several hundred miles to eat a meal. We spent a three-day weekend in the small
town of Soledad, California. There was not a big selection of restaurants. We
decided to try The Windmill Restaurant. If you're looking for Asian food, this
is not your venue. Soledad is a very Mexican-American town. If you're looking
for a great Margarita, gin and tonic, bloody Mary, etc., this is not a venue
for you. Only great beers and superb Soledad wines are on the drink menu.
I ordered a shrimp dish. Elena ordered
pasta. Both meals were stunning. Our server was quite friendly and attentive.
We liked the food so much that we came back Saturday night after Elena had done
an arduous hike in Pinnacles National Park. The restaurant was packed with
happy customers. We both ordered fish and chips. In addition, I ordered a
shrimp cocktail. I expected to see a glass arrive with six large shrimp in it.
Instead, a large goblet arrived. It was filled with a chilled stew including
the shrimp. It was the best shrimp cocktail that I have eaten in 73 years of my
life. The fish and chips that followed were stunning and without equal. The
final bill was reasonable.
If I "drop off the radar for a day
or two," you can bet that I drove a couple of hundred miles south to The
Windmill Restaurant.
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