Tarpy's revisited '24

This time we ate outside and the food was excellent. An occasional plane flew overhead - reminder that we were right next to the airport. I think there was an interesting soup but I can't remember the details (possibly cauliflower?).

Gonzales, CA

It was surreal to stop at the square in Gonzales, CA for a few minutes to use the restroom. It was a familiar place that I hadn't been to in years. But it still exists, whether I'm there or not.

petit-déjeuner

Our breakfast (petit-déjeuner in French) at Petit Soleil was small (petit in French) but pretty good - quiche, coffee and juice.

Splash Cafe

What was once a bakery adjacent to Petit Soleil is now evidently closed.

Papa's Thai Cafe

It just so happened that the nearest appealing dinner venue, Papa's Thai Cafe, was in a space I recognized from years ago. We had lunch here once, back when it was a Middle Eastern restaurant. Mrs. did not remember that, so I did the research and - sure enough - I found a 2020 news article in the SLO Tribune saying that the former home of the Jaffa Café was now a new Thai restaurant.

apéritif

One of many nice features of Petit Soleil was this complimentary apéritif - a cocktail beverage plus snacks. All good and in a pleasant, casual café atmosphere.

Petit Soleil

I had driven by this SLO bed & breakfast many times over the years, so it was meaningful to finally stay here. It did not disappoint! It actually exceeded my expectations. It was both very charmant and functional, which is all we ever asked for.