Last week I was lucky enough to attend Kona Kai Resort’s first luau of the summer. Having only experienced a luau in Hawaii when I was all of 11 years old, I had no idea what I was in for. Was I supposed to bring my own hula skirt? Did you have to eat the […]
Champagne Dreams on a Working Man’s Budget!
While it is a good bet that on any given night of the week you’ll find me in one of San Diego’s numerous 24 hour Taco Shops, that doesn’t mean that I don’t like to “suit up” and head someplace nice for dinner every once in a while. There are so many options in town […]
Happy Hour Takes You Higher
Ahh, Friday in July. The weather is gorgeous. Are you looking forward to the weekend? With sunshine like this, there’s no way you should consider kicking it off indoors. Naturally, there are lots of outdoor cocktails to be had in San Diego but, I’d suggest reaching for the sky and heading for the roof. Yes, you should beat […]
All That Jazz (& Blues) In San Diego
I’m a believer in letting the music speak for itself, so I’ll try not to go on too long. Let me just point you in the right direction. Here are some swingin’ venues I’ve tried.
Happy Hour is Tiki Time
I’m having a Calgon moment and a bubble bath won’t cut it. I need something stronger. What’s a girl to do when only a technicolor cocktail with an umbrella will suffice? Follow the lead of generations of Californians and embrace Tiki culture, of course. That way, I can take an exotic getaway – just for a happy hour […]
Dinner & A Drink – Gaslamp Style!
So what does an attractive, single, 30-something professional do on a Friday night in San Diego? Well I don’t know about guys like that, but here’s what I did… I had the distinct pleasure of patronizing Stingaree for the evening last Friday, and all I can say is that my friends and I will be remembering that […]
You’re Never Too Old For Tea Parties
For those who have forgotten how much fun it is to play dress up and enjoy a cup of tea with your grandma/stuffed animals/imaginary friends, I advise you to throw on your best dress and head to the nearest tea room – stat. I brought my sorority alumnae group to Mrs. Burton’s Tea Room and Victorian Shop […]
In Case You Need Reasons to Road Trip
Last weekend, the Los Angeles Times and the Orange County Register both ran stories that will get you itching to hit the road. The Times wrote about seeking out great craft beer and specifically highlighted brewery tours in San Diego. The Register did a “choose your own” adventure story featuring everything from the Loews Surf Dog Competition to Fleet Week with a […]
Burgers, We Like ‘Em All
Craving a burger in a hurry? You’re in luck because, in San Diego, we’re deep in the heart of In-N-Out country. Zagat just confirmed that the fresh, never-frozen, made-to-order regional icon is tops in the country for drive-through burgers. No surprise here. It’s pretty common for visitors to make a point to stop at In-N-Out. But, San Diego’s bevy of burger […]
Happy National Doughnut Day!
Today is National Doughnut Day, and to commemorate this great holiday I’m going to let you in on my favorite San Diego doughnut shops. Yes, I realize that it is also cardiac health awareness month, but I figure with regular exercise and a mostly healthy rest of my diet the one free doughnut I eat […]