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Ride the Rails With Fillmore & Western Railway Co.

September 5, 2012 by

A good portion of America’s history is the history of the railroad—the great train lines that criss-cross our nation, making it possible to run the engine of commerce that makes America great. Those trains were also immortalized in film, and the Fillmore & Western Railway Co. has made it their mission to preserve and restore famous movie trains from the great studios and get them rolling again. Bucolic Fillmore is your starting point, but the trains travel to a number of destinations, from a rustic pumpkin patch around Halloween to a variety of other places. While you could just sit and admire the scenery, Fillmore & Western Railway Co. tries to jazz things up with themed trips, including a hilarious live-action murder mystery that will have you feeling like Sherlock Holmes. The one complaint people have with the line is that the on-board food isn’t great, so eat before you go.

Fillmore & Western Railway Co.
351 Santa Clara Street (Main Office)
Fillmore, CA 93015
(805) 524-2546
www.fwry.com

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Craving Fresh Sushi? Try Sushiya

August 21, 2012 by

If you talk to a real sushi expert, they’ll tell you that the most important thing in the whole experience is the freshness of the fish, which should not be disguised with lots of sauces or wasabi. Sushiya has won the hearts of regulars with its extensive menu that takes Japanese food as a starting point and takes it a step beyond. Appetizers of note include the fantastic chicken karage (Japanese fried chicken), fried oysters, and a wonderful tuna poke. Some rolls that regulars recommend include the great rice-free Oh! My God, a decadent concoction of deep fried soft shell crab, spicy tuna, crab, avocado, and mango; and the unique Geisha Roll made with albacore and red onion. The nigiri is equally excellent, prepared expertly to showcase the excellent quality of the fish. Service is quite good, attentive without being overwhelming, and the location is nice.

Sushiya
23360 Valencia Boulevard
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 254-3855
www.sushiyavalencia.com

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