solvang

Welcome back to Season 4 of Not Your Average Bucket List. For this episode we’re the beauty that is the charming town of Solvang, California. But more importantly, what a delicious Mexican restaurant like Don Nachos Cafe is doing in the heart of the Danish Capital of America.

Not only do we hear from the owner of Don Nachos himself - Jose Alvarez, but our hosts discuss the appeal of Solvang as well as what you need to order when you visit this delicious classic Mexican cafe.

Questions we’ll cover in this episode:

1. Why is Solvang the Danish Capital of America?
2. What is the history of Solvang, California?
3. Where is Don Nachos Cafe in Solvang located?
4. What are some must order menu items from Don Nachos Cafe?

Podcast Timestamps:

[00:00:36] We hear from the owner of Don Nachos Cafe - Jose Alvarez.

[00:04:10] An intro to Solvang, California.

[00:08:10] Our Facebook Only In Souther California group provides their Solvang tips and tricks!

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FAQ: Where do I start as a solo traveler?

Destination : Solvang, CA

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When we moved here I sought out a deeper connection with my community, and that feeling progressed into exploring a deeper connection with faith.  While grappling with the question about the role faith should play in my life and that of my family, a while back a friend recommended that I go see Pastor Chris Brown.

Rather than run to church, a place I’ve never felt comfortable, I decided to go with the safer route of friending and following him on Facebook.  Several months later, however, I finally took the plunge and checked out his worship service at Bethania.  When I walked through the door he greeted me by name, never having met me before.  As I listened to his sermon, what became clear is that Chris deeply cares about his congregation, this community, and anybody who is exploring tough questions about God and faith. 

His approach is a little unorthodox: he encourages you to challenge any dogma or assumption you may have learned before about Christianity, and to place these assumptions, dogmas, and tenets in their historical context.  He also welcomes people of all faiths and no faith with equal fervor.  

In our conversation we discuss how he became a pastor, his role in the church and our community, and his views on how Christianity can remain relevant in our lives.

After a trip to wine country, Joseph interviews his partner, Sara Scrimshaw, on her interest level in wine. Does it rise to the level of obsession? Find out! Thanks as always to Molly Lewis for our music and Bryan Ward for our artwork!

Mentioned in this episode:

SB Reads Writing Contest at Central and Solvang (via the SBReads guide) -
http://bit.ly/SBReads

It's Alive! Frankenstein Science Fair -
http://santabarbaraca.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=14058

Zine Maker Workshop at Central Library -
http://santabarbaraca.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=14030

Carpinteria Zine Making -
http://santabarbaraca.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=15363

Solvang Zine Making -
http://santabarbaraca.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=15382

Crazy Rich Asians -
https://www.blackgold.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&cn=986712

The Stormlight Archive -
https://www.blackgold.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&cn=544841

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency -
https://www.blackgold.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&cn=176694

Kitchen Sisters Podcast -
http://www.kitchensisters.org/present/

Here There Be Gerblins -
https://www.blackgold.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&cn=1077687

Ivy Sole: Overgrown -
https://ivysole.bandcamp.com/album/overgrown

Lil' Wayne: Carter V -
https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12220785

Ex Machina -
https://www.blackgold.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&cn=803038

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Solvang, SLO, and a walk to get pants.