
In an effort to spice up this blog a bit, we'll tap into the Optimists'  foodie inclinations by periodically featuring some choice restaurants  and food-related businesses. This week we feature some favorite West Coast destinations:
- Xanh Bistro - stellar Vietnamese in Orange County -  Fountain Valley, California
 - Swan Oyster Depot - serving oysters for 97 years - San Francisco, California
 - Vij's - some say the best Indian cuisine in North America - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
 - Clyde Common - part of a bustling foodie scene in PDX - Portland, Oregon
 - Soif Wine Bar - my favorite place to eat in the land of Banana Slugs - Santa Cruz, California
 
Past Foodie Finds.