My foodie friends had mentioned The French Oven Bakery & Cafe a few times and I finally had a chance to try it this summer! This small shop is located in the Scripps Ranch area of San Diego...
Breakfast
Toast Gastrobrunch - Carlsbad, CA
12/17/2019 - 2:00pmIf you like tasty breads with toppings, Toast Gastrobrunch offers several as well as other breakfast choices! I've noticed them on social media recently and had a mini-preview during this year's ...
Shorehouse Kitchen with my Valentine - La Jolla, CA
02/21/2019 - 7:43pm
Instead of a romantic dinner out, we postponed our Valentines date night into a relaxed brunch at Shorehouse Kitchen in La Jolla. Dennis wore one of his favorite shirts to show...
Lazy Hippo (gaslamp) - San Diego, CA
12/21/2018 - 1:22pmLazy Hippo is a newer brunch spot in the heart of gaslamp San Diego. They serve up signature pancakes, waffles, french toast and other breakfast favorites. The business filled up quickly during...
WIAW - March edition + Acai Bowl with Fruit and Granola recipe
03/28/2018 - 5:12pmI'm still struggling with work/life balance but I managed to get a few good eats this month. We also purchased a lightbox so that we could take photos in the evenings without the yellow glow of...
Duck Dive breakfast & toasts - San Diego, CA
03/12/2018 - 11:31pmIt already feels like summer in sunny San Diego, and brunch by the beach was in our weekend plans. We dropped by Duck Dive for some Sunday eats and found the place to be jam packed! It's no...
Delightful London eats during our first Europe trip
01/26/2018 - 8:46pmLast year's tour of London could have used a few extra days. Besides all the engaging activities available, there were also diverse dishes to captivate our dining curiosity. Dennis and I selected...
Bushfire Kitchen breakfast - Del Mar, CA
01/22/2018 - 3:25pmOn our biking Sundays with kid brother Robin, Dennis and I are always ravenous afterwards! I remember reading about Bushfire Kitchen on friends' blogs and noticed they offered breakfast, which is...
Fig Tree Cafe (Liberty Station) - dinner
02/08/2017 - 11:08pmFig Tree Cafe has always been a brunch destination for us. We first sampled them during a Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk and have made several visits to the PB location. I recently found out they...
Brian's 24 Restaurant Bar & Grill
10/05/2016 - 11:20pmWhen late night munchies attack, you must fight back! Recently I found out about Brian's 24 in downtown, available at all hours of the day AND within walking distance of one of my downtown spots...
Apple and Hickory Wood Smoked Maple Infused Super Bacon
07/16/2016 - 5:35pm
Making my own bacon has been one of the top things I wanted to try since getting a smoker. I've always craved the thick-cut, salty, and smoky flavor you'd get from the bacon...
Crest Cafe
12/07/2015 - 11:31pmCrest Cafe has been featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. We've had our own little sneak peak during a few Taste of Hillcrest events. This family run business has been open...