Every time I visit San Diego, seeing my friends is always on the agenda. I try and make time, especially over a meal where we can sit back, relax, catch up, reminisce and just enjoy each other’s company. This particular visit, I wanted to do brunch and was happy that a few of my friends … Continue reading »
Category Archives: San Diego County incl Temecula
Restaurants in San Diego County
URBAN SOLACE | San Diego, CA
Urban Solace has been on my radar for quite some time and while in San Diego for a fundraiser, I took the opportunity to also organize a brunch with friends before heading back to Los Angeles. I invited a few friends from high school to join me, making sure that we arrived early enough before … Continue reading »
A LITTLE ISLAND PARADISE IN TIERRASANTA
Whenever I travel to San Diego for the weekend, I usually stay in Tierrasanta, a suburb off of the 15 Freeway in San Diego just minutes from Qualcomm Stadium and dubbed as “Island in the Sun”. My brother and his family live in this quiet community and there are a number of neighborhood eateries that … Continue reading »
STUDIO DINER SATISFIES A SWEET TOOTH!
Studio Diner came through for us again for my friends and I to help satisfy our craving for sweets. After having a wonderful dinner at a nearby Japanese restaurant, we decided to head over to nearby Studio Diner and indulge in their homemade shakes and desserts. We’ve all been there before and it would be … Continue reading »
SPOTLIGHT ON STUDIO DINER
Driving up to the chrome and neon home of the Studio Diner on Ruffin Road in the San Diego suburb of Kearny Mesa, I feel as though I’ve gone back in time. I had to chuckle though when I looked up at the marquee board that sits on top of the restaurant and it read, … Continue reading »
ROSEVILLE SHINES IN POINT LOMA
I’m still on a butterscotch high from last Friday night’s dinner at Roseville, crowned one of San Diego’s hottest new restaurants by San Diego Magazine. I happened upon this restaurant by chance…while surfing the web, trying to find a place to suggest for dinner to celebrate happy news from one of my dearest friends from … Continue reading »
VILLAGE OF DREAMS IN WINE COUNTRY
A few weeks ago, I got together with girlfriends Rosalee, Jackie, Anita and Arlene, an awesome group of women whom I’ve known since high school for a day of BFF bonding. Rosalee proposed the get together at a recent high school reunion planning meeting—lucky girl lives in Murietta, a few minutes away from the Temecula … Continue reading »
GALLEY AT THE MARINA – Chula Vista, CA
Overlooking the Chula Vista Marina in San Diego County, The Galley At The Marina has been serving up seafood and live music for the last 16 years. This was a last minute lunch date on the Fourth of July and my dear friend Semo, who had been out of town (Arizona) for almost a week, … Continue reading »
CREEKSIDE GRILL – Wilson Creek Winery/Temecula, CA
Those of us who live in Los Angeles are fortunate to have so many choices in just about everything; and in this case, I’m talking about the access to wineries north and south of us. As much as I love the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, it’s hard to plan a trip up there on a … Continue reading »
ADAMS AVENUE GRILL – San Diego, CA
Adams Avenue Grill is a tiny gem located in the University Heights neighborhood of San Diego. Aptly located on Adams Avenue, if you’re driving over the speed limit, you’re bound to drive right by it without realizing it. The restaurant blends in with the homes in the neighborhood and the only downside about this restaurant … Continue reading »