The Presidio Motel Blog

This video -Motel Nostalgia- truly helps capture a lost generation of the roadside motel.Created by Wayne Curtis - It is a showcase of Architectural Design that was meant to captivate and draw in those in search of a affordable place to rest their heads. I especially LOVED it because it showcases the Mid- Century Motels that I skateboarded past everyday growing up on Treasure Island ( a barrier island located of the St.Petersburg,Fl. peninsula)-I believe this is where my passion and love for old Motels and Architecture originates from…. I was actually part of a group that was fighting to save these Architectural Gems…….unfortunately we lost and they have all been bulldozed and replaced by huge condos HOWEVER -THERE IS SOME GOOD NEWS-US FOLKS HERE AT THE PRESIDIO BELIEVE IN PRESERVATION AND WOULD NEVER DREAM OF LETTING A PRICE TAG DESTROY OUR BEAUTIFUL 1950s MOTEL !!!!

We dined at the Santa Barbara staple -Olio E Lemone Ristorante-this past week.This restaurant receives our pick for the best authentic Italian cuisine we have found in our “neck of the woods”. My meal-

Ravioli d’Anatra ai Funghi Porcini:
Housemade duck ravioli with creamy porcini mushroom sauce-

was our favorite and is our recommendation.We also tried the

Quaglie con Salsiccia, Polenta e Caponata:
Roasted quails stuffed with sausage served with polenta and Sicilian “ratatouille”

which was equally as good..…The Presidio Motel suggests you go pay them a visit yourself  -finisci di mangiare!