Skins S03e01
Maybell Hughs
There are so many things to think about when getting ready for the undertaking that is San Diego Comic Con. One of the things at the top of con-goers minds is where will I be able to get a good meal. Those lucky enough to get a hotel in the hotel lottery will find plenty of choices in and around Gaslamp, but what about those staying a little further away in Mission Valley.
Mission Valley houses hotel circle which includes a number of hotels reasonably priced for SDCC attendees. Finding a great place to eat in this area might require a bit more legwork than finding a place in Gaslamp. The Nerd Element visited such a place in Wood Ranch BBQ and Grill in Mission Valley. The restaurant, while located in southern California/ LA recently expanded to the San Diego area and is ready to serve SDCC Mission Valley occupants needs. Check out our experiences below as it might lead you to your new favorite place.
As we were starving and had already plowed through their signature garlic rolls we decided to place an order of chicken barbecue potato skins. They were absolutely delicious. The skins were just crispy enough and it was a nice precursor to the meal that was about to be served.
Upon entering Wood Ranch Bar and Grill I immediately noticed the size of the location. This would be a great place to service the number of comic con attendees that stay at hotel circle. In addition, this is a very family friendly place which is a big plus for a lot of families that frequent the con. Family friendly is a large need not met within the Gaslamp district. Garlic rolls graced the table almost immediately after being seated. These rolls were absolutely delicious. Be careful ladies and gentlemen these are dangerously good, and you could eat three of them without even blinking! I had to limit myself to one as to not fill up before getting our meal.
At the recommendation of the waitress, we ordered chicken BBQ potato skins for our appetizer. These were not your typical potato skins. These potato skins equal the size as a regular baking potato cut in half which is about twice the size of a normal potato skin. If someone asked me to describe the perfect potato skins, this is what I would describe. The skins were extremely crispy but not burnt and the cheese was plentiful but not overbearing. The BBQ chicken gave it a bit of a tangy taste which brought the entire skin together. I would definitely recommend trying these on your next visit to Wood Ranch.
For my meal, I ordered the pulled pork with Wood Ranch famous peanut slaw and a premium side of roasted brussel sprouts. Most meals come with two sides and you can upgrade to a premium side for a dollar or so more. Let me just say that I loved these roasted brussel sprouts and I would have been content with eating a plate full of them as my meal. The sprouts were roasted with a bit of crispiness and seasoned very well. The famous peanut slaw was excellent.
My meal came with regular coleslaw on the side so I was able to compare the two and it was no contest. If coleslaw is a personal favorite, definitely try the peanut coleslaw, you will not be disappointed. The pulled pork was cooked just right still juicy and not dry. The pork came with a bit of the vinegar based bbq sauce but not nearly enough needed to cover all the pork you are given.
These are not small portions, the chances of you having leftovers is very high. Overall, I was happy with my meal. For comic con goers in the mission valley area looking for a good BBQ restaurant that is family friendly with plenty of seating, this place is for you.
Are you in Mission Valley looking for a family-friendly restaurant to eat at? Check out Wood Ranch BBQ and Grill, located right next to the Double Tree Hilton. The address is 7510 Hazard Center Dr #215, San Diego, CA 92108 in the Hazard Center Plaza.
The indomitable spirit of the legendary Chickasaw warrior has been woven into the fabric of Chickasaw tradition since before the beginning of recorded history. In this episode of Winter Fire, discover the ancient practices, like wrapping newborns in animal skins and teaching weaponry from a young age, that fostered the innate spirit of tenacity and bravery that lives on in today's Chickasaw soldiers. Learn why Chickasaws are known for not only their physical feats in battle, but for their war strategy as well, which contributed to the success of the American Revolution. From battles with Spanish explorers nearly 500 years ago to modern-day war heroes, Chickasaws have always embodied fearlessness, pride in their homeland and an honorable dedication to protecting what they love. Today, Chickasaw service members continue to protect their fellow Americans and serve their country proudly. Discover the unconquerable spirit and unbreakable chain that connects generations of heroic Chickasaw warriors.
The indomitable spirit of the legendary Chickasaw warrior has been woven into the fabric of Chickasaw tradition since before the beginning of recorded history. In this episode of Winter Fire, discover the ancient practices, like wrapping newborns in animal skins and teaching weaponry from a young age, that fostered the innate spirit of tenacity and bravery that lives on in today's Chickasaw soldiers. Learn why Chickasaws are known for not only their physical feats in battle, but for their war strategy as well, which contributed to the success of the American Revolution. From battles with Spanish explorers nearly 500 years ago to modern-day war heroes, Chickasaws have always embodied fearlessness, pride in their homeland and an honorable dedication to protecting what they love. Today, Chickasaw service members continue to protect their fellow Americans and serve their country proudly. Discover the unconquerable spirit and unbreakable chain that connects generations of heroic Chickasaw warriors.
In traditional Chickasaw society, medicine was practiced by the \"alikchi',\" which may be translated as doctor or medicine man. This healer was considered to be divinely chosen and possessed a vast store of knowledge. According to Dr. Brad R. Lieb of the Chickasaw Nation's Heritage Preservation Division, \"Chickasaw medicine men combined psychological, physiological and spiritual healing techniques in a holistic application to patients that also involved their family and community, and they often had positive health outcomes for those reasons.\" The traditional Chickasaw healing art was negatively impacted by the general suppression of Native American culture in the 20th century, and its practitioners were reluctant to share it with anyone whom they perceived as unworthy. The result has been that very little of this knowledge has been reliably documented, and only a few elders who remember the old techniques remain. But an effort is underway to save the remnants of this valuable part of Chickasaw culture for future generations.
The Chickasaws were the last of the five Native American nations to be forcibly removed from their southeastern homelands by the U.S. government and established in the newly designated Indian Territory. While the Chickasaws made the arduous journey with an optimistic spirit and immediately set to work rebuilding their communities, they soon faced hostile encounters with southern Plains tribes, Texas militia and other intruders. The closest U.S. troops were 80 miles away at Fort Towson in Choctaw territory. So Chickasaw leaders began advocating for the federal government to honor its promises in the removal treaties, which provided for peacekeeping forces. Eventually a site for a new fort was approved by Gen. Zachary Taylor (later to become president), and in 1836 Col. George Blake took a detachment from Fort Townson to begin construction. Fort Washita was established in 1842 at what was then the most southwestern U.S. frontier bordering the Republic of Texas. Over the next two decades, temporary structures were replaced and permanent buildings began to spring up, from multiple barracks to agency offices and a hospital. The new fort established a higher level of security that promoted growth and prosperity, and it became a major market and trading hub. In late April 1861, following the outbreak of the Civil War, Fort Washita was abandoned due to its vulnerable position near Confederate Texas. The Chickasaws, who joined the Confederacy for various reasons, including economic ties and mistrust of the federal government, suffered terribly during the war and saw their position weakened in its aftermath. The government renegotiated treaty agreements in 1866 and removed many rights and protections from the Chickasaw Nation, notably permitting railroad companies to begin developing on its land. After the war, the Dawes Commission allotted Fort Washita to the prominent Charles Colbert family. The Colberts rebuilt the west barracks, but it burned down in 1917. Multiple structures have been consumed by fire over time, including the reconstructed south barracks that tragically burned in 2010. Fort Washita is currently a protected historical site, in the hands of the Chickasaw Nation on whose behalf it was founded.
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