Ray’s Liked Places
Osteria da Albertone is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

1. Osteria da Albertone

Via della Pelliccia 12, Roma, Lazio
Roman Restaurant · Trastevere · 2 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: I suggest you try the daily specials.

Pizza Antica is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

2. Pizza Antica

8.6
334 Santana Row, San Jose, CA
Pizzeria · 92 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Try the warm Brussel sprout salad. It's way better than it sounds, even if you don't like Brussels sprouts.

Edward M. Dowd Art and Art History Building is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

3. Edward M. Dowd Art and Art History Building

Santa Clara, CA
Art Gallery · No tips or reviews
ISO: Beers is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

4. ISO: Beers

8.4
75 E Santa Clara St #120 (at N Second St), San Jose, CA
Beer Bar · Downtown San Jose · 21 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Nice outdoor seating area. A little oasis in the urban jungle. Lots of bets on tap, with carry out sixers in the cooler.

Ike's Sandwiches is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

5. Ike's Sandwiches

8.4
75 E Santa Clara St, Ste 130 (at N 2nd St), San Jose, CA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown San Jose · 40 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Great sandwiches, although they need to be for $10. Suggest the Matt Cain. Dee Lish.

Uptown Theatre is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

6. Uptown Theatre

8.4
1350 Third St (at Franklin St), Napa, CA
Performing Arts Venue · Central Napa · 22 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Intimate theater with great acoustics. Check out one of the great acts that regularly go through there.

Nations Giant Hamburgers is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

7. Nations Giant Hamburgers

6.8
1441 Third St (School St.), Napa, CA
American Restaurant · Central Napa · 3 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Old school grill for burgers or a late night breakfast. Get the onion rings.

Alpha Omega Winery is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

8. Alpha Omega Winery

8.0
1155 Mee Ln (at Hwy. 29), Saint Helena, CA
Winery · Rutherford · 53 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Pool and fountain make for a lovely outdoor tasting experience. Great wines from vineyards throughout the valley. Higher end wines that are well worth it.

Mustards Grill is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

9. Mustards Grill

9.1
7399 Saint Helena Hwy, Napa, CA
New American Restaurant · 118 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Nice place for some good eats in the midst of wine tasting. On weekends, have a reservation. Giant wine list, of course. Great burger. Pass on the calamari.

Cambria Hotel & Suites Washington, D.C. Convention Center is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

10. Cambria Hotel & Suites Washington, D.C. Convention Center

6.6
899 O St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Logan Circle - Shaw · 17 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Nice hotel. Close to convention center, but a $15 Lyft to monuments. Nice roof top bar, and a gentle stroll to some nice small restaurants.

Founding Farmers is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

11. Founding Farmers

8.9
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 804 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Forget the famous zero star review. Good food, enough of it, and not that expensive. Mac 'n Cheese is good, as are the grits. Expect a crowd. Consider a reservation.

El Rinconcito Cafe is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

12. El Rinconcito Cafe

8.6
1129 11th St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 66 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Authentic, tasty Salvadorean and Mexican food. Tiny restaurant - might be difficult to immediately sit parties of 4 or more. Great place to practice your Spanish. Great beans. No kiddin'.

Maketto is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

13. Maketto

9.1
1351 H St NE (Linden Ct), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 65 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Upstairs cafe offers great coffee, as well as a place to chill and get some work done. Try the ham and scallion biscuit for breakfast.

La Tasca DC is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

14. La Tasca DC

722 7th St NW (btwn G & H Sts NW), Washington, D.C.
Tapas Restaurant · Chinatown · 124 tips and reviews
Caffé Roma is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

15. Caffé Roma

6.4
385 Broome St (at Mulberry St), New York, NY
Café · Little Italy · 72 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Biscotti are goid, but Cannolis are outstanding. Get a box and try a few of all of them. Take a note on how they tie the box. Pull the short string to untie!

Angelo's is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

16. Angelo's

146 Mulberry St (btwn Grand & Hester), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Little Italy · 52 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Street Garden is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

17. Elizabeth Street Garden

9.4
209 Elizabeth St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Garden · NoLita · 38 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: An oasis in the city. Grab a coffee, then grab a seat and some serenity.

White Oak Tavern is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

18. White Oak Tavern

8.0
21 Waverly Place (Greene St.) (Greene St), New York, NY
Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 51 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Awesome little place. With good food. Stop for happy hour drinks and stay a while.

The Meatball Shop is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

19. The Meatball Shop

200 9th Ave (btwn W 22nd St & W 23rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 191 tips and reviews
Urban Plates is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

20. Urban Plates

8.1
5111 Martinelli Way (at Hacienda Dr), Dublin, CA
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Braises and stews, salads.

Gimanelli's Delicatessen is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

21. Gimanelli's Delicatessen

7.6
915 Main Street Pleasanton, CA, Pleasanton, CA
Deli · 6 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Try the Pleasanton. A massive sandwich that might feed you two meals.

Wente Vineyards is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

22. Wente Vineyards

8.6
5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA
Winery · 27 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Nice tasting shop and beautiful grounds to laze around with some nibbles and sips. Bring your own food and buy a bottle or two there.

Pete's Brass Rail & Car Wash is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

23. Pete's Brass Rail & Car Wash

8.4
201 Hartz Ave (at Linda Mesa Ave), Danville, CA
Burger Joint · 34 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Cool place for beers and eats in Danville. Also ask about the daily special - usually a platter of Mexican deliciousness.

Coffee Tea Superstore is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

24. Coffee Tea Superstore

610 Main St (Division), Pleasanton, CA
Gourmet Store · 1 tip

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Nice small town coffee shop. Big selection of coffees. Try both the Bullet and Cannonball from Reunion Island.

Starbucks is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

25. Starbucks

7.2
511 Main Street (Rose), Pleasanton, CA
Coffee Shop · 6 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Night time beer and wine and evening menu are nice additions. Great location downtown for sitting on patio or sidewalk and doing some people watching and socializing.

Demitri's Taverna is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

26. Demitri's Taverna

7.4
2235 1st St, Livermore, CA
Greek Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Nice Greek alternative in downtown Livertucky. Consider a reservation if going on Friday or Saturday night. As expected, Greek salad is good.

Chianti's is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

27. Chianti's

6.7
436 Main St, Pleasanton, CA
Italian Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Yet another Italian restaurant on Main Street. Good food and value. Polenta on side is nice touch. Chicken Marsala and Chicken Parmigiana are nice dishes. Check daily specials too!

Tri Valley Bistro is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

28. Tri Valley Bistro

7.5
519 Main St (Neal Street), Pleasanton, CA
New American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: A great addition to the downtown Pleasanton dining scene. Sautéed Brussels sprouts appetizer is fantastic.

Therapy is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

29. Therapy

7.6
525 Main St, Pleasanton, CA
Clothing Store · 5 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Fun store with an eclectic variety of merchandise. Product is switched out often, so always a place to bounce into when downtown.

Downtown Yoga is one of Ray’s Liked Places.

30. Downtown Yoga

8.2
220B Division St (at Main St.), Pleasanton, CA
Yoga Studio · 4 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Nice place to get some balance; attentive and supportive instructors.