You know, I've been through Ortega Hwy as an out and back route probably a dozen times in the last year, but I have never stopped at ****'s kitchen. It's usually not open when we first pass there at the crack of dawn and we are usually tired and itching to get home on the back route. Plus my bike does not have enough chrome to qualify for a parking spot there.... hahaha.
Next time you stop at **** Kitchen, take a little detour to the South Main Divide. It's just east of ****'s Kitchen and it goes south up the hills just past the fire station. It's about 6 miles of fast turns and amazing views of Lake Smell-some-more. And even better, there's usually no one up there.
In fact, I'll be passing through there this weekend. Temecula Motorsports is having a Victory factory demo ride. I'm not into cruisers but their demo rides are usually really nice. Plus they have a nice spread for lunch...