My Davis

Real Simple has a fantastic My Hometown feature, where insiders share what's not to be missed about their cities.  The problem is: only 14 cities are listed, leaving the vast majority of America unrevealed. Last year, I told you about My Santa Barbara; today, I am telling you about My Davis. 

I'm hoping that you will also participate! Pretty please create a post on your blog telling us about your hometown--the place you currently live or the place you grew up, whichever you prefer--and send me the link. I'll post all of the links on a permanent page, that way, we will have great insider advice for the places we go. Need more inspiration? See RA's My Kennett Square and Janet's My DC!

My Davis: Janet Wallace 

Age: 28 

Occupation: Law Student 

I've lived here for: One Year 

I live here because: I am a student at UC Davis School of Law 

My neighborhood: South Davis 

My favorite restaurant: Cafe Bernardo 

If you go to this restaurant, be sure to order: The Amaretto French Toast 

My favorite museum: John Natsoulas Art Gallery 

My favorite tourist destination: UC Davis Arboretum 

Best insider spot: Wednesday evening at the Farmer's Market 

My favorite area: Downtown 

Best place to go shopping: Nestware and Pinkadot

When you visit, don’t forget to pack: Casual clothing 

But leave room in your suitcase for: Some Aggie gear

The one local cuisine you should try when you’re in town is: fresh fruit at the farmer's market

The best way to get around: Bicycle--in Davis, bicycles are more prolific than people!

If I had to describe this city in one word, it would be: Friendly! Davis was named one of the five friendliest cities in America. 

I tell my friends to stay at: Palm Court--or with me. 

The one thing most outsiders don’t know about this city is: Davis is the second most educated city in America. 

They say “Virginia is for lovers.” So fill in the blank: Davis is for bicycle-riding-tree-hugging families.

Comments

[RA]

I am so tickled that you spotlighted my profile of Kennett! It's off the beaten track, but definitely worth the visit! Two words: crab nachos.

[jesser]

Ooh, what a neat idea! I love insider city guides. I'll have to create a My Denver and maybe a My Nashville or a My Madison. Thanks for the great idea!! :)

[bethany]

LOVE this idea, Janet. And I would totally participate, as I believe I live in a lovely area. We are still growing however, and are still lacking much in the areas of culture and such. I may do it anyway, but it will have to be pared down a bit. Can I do it about an area and not so much a specific city, cause it's all kinda one, here. Northwest Arkansas, is that specific enough:)

[janet]

I did one for DC awhile back too: http://www.loveisblonde.com/blog/index.php/2007/05/06/my-dc/

[janet]

PS davis sounds so cool -- I wish I lived in a place like it!

[Nicole]

I love this! I'll try to get it done this week! xo

[Amanda]

This is such a cute idea! Real Simple already has three for Boston, but maybe I'll do one for one of my three other home towns. (Thanks to moving all...the...time...)

[ALH]

I just posted My New Braunfels. Enjoy! :)

[Brooke]

I posted My Indianapolis. :)

[Jen]

I know there's already a My DC, but I did another one!

[Sarah]

I posted my Staunton!

[Nicole Keadle]

I posted My Santa Cruz!

[Lauren]

Monty used to work for Cafe Bernardos...Very yummy!!!

[Rachael]

My Macon...

[anne]

Just posted My Orlando!

[Janssen]

I did one too! Austin, TX :)

[Nancy]

I just did one for Los Angeles. No groaning please! I notice it was left off the article so I assume no one wants to claim it.

[Kristy]

I just posted My Denver (found you through Janssen). So fun!