Allison Costa is a food blogger and restaurant critic for the Ventura County Reporter. She recommends the following:
Tomato Soup at Main Course CA, Ventura
Gourmet grilled Cheese sandwiches at the Sidecar, Ventura
Tuna Pocket and ceviche at Spencer Mackenzie's, Ventura
Quiche and sweets at Knead Baking Company, Ojai
Bison Burger at Tierra Sur, Oxnard