Blu Jam Cafe

I work close to the Blu Jam Cafe.  I often pass it on the weekends during my bike riding and there is always a line.  After eating there I believe I understand the reason.

We split our meals in two

CRUNCHY FRENCH TOAST
French brioche dipped in our secret batter, rolled in crunchy corn flakes and grilled to perfection, topped with fresh berries, served with powdered sugar and vanilla bean sauce




BRUNCH BURGER (GFP)
Grilled ground Wagyu beef, smoked bacon, chipotle aioli, bibb lettuce, tomato, cheddar, sunny up egg, burger bun, grilled potatoes




I would give both a 4.5 out of 5.0.

Red Maple Cafe

I was meeting some colleagues for lunch. Someone I knew from my days associated with Fear Factor opened up a restaurant an gelato bar (separate places) in Burbank.

I had a beef brisket burger with a side Kale Salad.

The brisket was tasty, but the burger was a little dry. 2 out of 5.  The Kale Salad was very good. 4 out of 5.

Hamptons 818

I have purchased a new chain and cassette as well as mountain bike pedals for my touring bike. 

It makes a big difference as it is much easier to ride and my chain does not constantly shift every time I put pressure on my pedals.

With that new set up, back to some of one of my training ride for the cross country trip - Malibu or more specifically, Pepperdine University. There is a nice climb up to the university. I cannot remember the last time I did this ride.  

The next week I went a little further up to Latigo Canyon.  I am not ready to ascend that yet, but hope to in a few weeks when the weather is cooler. This is a 9.23 mi Bike Ride in Malibu, CA, United States. The Bike Ride has a total ascent of 185.2 ft and has a maximum elevation of 2,114.2

On my Way to Malibu

Pepperdine University

Park across from University - Bathroom Break

The next day, another ride I have not done in awhile - to the end of Ventura Blvd. - Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana and Woodland Hills. A left at Valley Vista and continue through Calabasas, Agoura Hills and ending in Westlake Village.

Westlake Village is a planned community that straddles the Los Angeles and Ventura county line. The eastern portion is the incorporated city of Westlake Village, located on the western edge of Los Angeles County, California

This is on the cross walk in Encino-Only picture taken during day

Finally, back to burgers.  I went to

Hamptons 818

14917 Ventura Blvd

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Hamptons Burger$16.00

1/3 pound Angus beef, caramelized onions, crumbled blue cheese, tomato, pickles, dijonnaise, and crispy French fries

The fries were okay. I would rate them a 2.0 on a scale of 5. The burger was very good.4.0 on a scale of 5.0