restaurant week preview at monello in little italy

I was invited to check out a preview of San Diego Restaurant Week this year and my choice of restaurant … Continue reading restaurant week preview at monello in little italy

San Diego County, Mira Mesa, Mary

ariana produce and cuisine / mira mesa

Last month CC and TC of Pink Candles at Ridgemont High came up to my ‘hood to have lunch with me! … Continue reading ariana produce and cuisine / mira mesa

Encinitas, San Diego County, Mary

lumberyard tavern / encinitas

Last month I was invited to check out Lumberyard Tavern up in Encinitas. I brought Stacey along with me to … Continue reading lumberyard tavern / encinitas

Portland / Oregon, Mary, Travel

portland, oregon – day two recap

This is a hefty post. Just warning you in advance. On our second day in Portland, we headed out to … Continue reading portland, oregon – day two recap

Mary, Recipes

[recipe] mom’s homemade lumpia

If you’ve ever been to a Filipino party or get together, then I’m certain you’ve had lumpia. These golden fried … Continue reading [recipe] mom’s homemade lumpia

Mary, Recipes

new year’s eve 2014 recap

I meant to post this last week but instead of writing on New Year’s Day we sat around in our … Continue reading new year’s eve 2014 recap

San Diego County, Mary, Clairemont

85c bakery

85c Bakery opened up in San Diego back in November 2014 and I remember there being so much hype about … Continue reading 85c bakery

Travel, Portland / Oregon, Mary

portland, oregon – day one

Last month Jake, T and I took a little trip up to Portland, OR. Oregon is a place I’ve wanted … Continue reading portland, oregon – day one

San Diego County, Mary, Hillcrest

salt & cleaver

Salt & Cleaver is a restaurant located over in Hillcrest. I remember when they were talking about opening this place … Continue reading salt & cleaver