EatMJ was created F.J.B.J.M.J. (for journalists, by journalists of the Michael Jackson trial) to assist visiting journalists in finding food in Santa Maria. The restaurant adjacent to your hotel may be good but you can't eat there daily for the duration of the trial. EatMJ provides a public forum to post your epicurean hits and misses, aiding others in finding an enjoyable meal.

EatMJ was started by a Santa Barbara based photojournalist who has made innumerable trips to Santa Maria covering the Michael Jackson case since December 2003.

EatMJ is not intended to be a comprehensive list of dining establishments -- you already have a Yellow Pages in your hotel room. Please submit a restaurant review if you feel the list provided here is lacking. EatMJ can better nourish its users the more its users nourish EatMJ.

When submitting a restaurant or review, your email address is solely for verification by EatMJ and will not be published. Only your initials and agency will be posted with your review.

Please do not submit major chain restaurants. Everyone already knows how crappy the food is at McDonald's. Major chain restaurants are only included if they fulfill a special niché (24 hours, Wi-Fi, etc.) Although, in defense of McDonald's, the location on South Blosser has a kick-ass PlayPlace.

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