Flash fried, lemon chips and basil. $13
Solaire Restaurant + Bar, Santa Cruz CA
These were SO disgusting and I’m annoyed that a restaurant kitchen would actually send these out. The calamari was way overcooked to the point of being hard and super dry. They tasted like they were freezer burned before being fried; they definitely didn’t taste like they were made from fresh squid. This dish was overpriced for such poor quality. LAME!
Car covered in Mystery Spot bumper stickers.
Vittle Monster 
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I enjoy looking at your photos and dining vicariously through you, well, except for today. Today I am hoping you got a refund.
Haha, thanks! No refund, but didn’t ask. 🙂
Eesh, those even look rough, Have you ever had Rhode Island style calamari? They put pepperoncinis in with them, Some times it’s pretty good, but sometimes it’s a miss. It all depends on the ingredients!
Never had Rhode Island style, but I’ve had those with jalapeños thrown in. Probably a little similar. I also love it when they toss in fried herbs and nicely season everything.