Reviews from August 2016

happy hour at Duck Dive

Duck Dive - happy hour visit

08/30/2016 - 12:42pm

We're slowly working through our giftcards from Burger Week and decided to hit up happy hour at Duck Dive in Pacific Beach. To avoid Friday traffic, we took a lovely yet roundabout drive through...

Back Porch Punch and Boozy Mint Chocolate Chip at Grub Burger Bar

Grub Burger Bar

08/24/2016 - 4:44pm

After hearing rave reviews from family and friends about the Grub Burger Bar grand opening, we decided to try it the next day. The restaurant is quite bigger than I expected and...

Ambrogio15 restaurant in Pacific Beach

Ambrogio15

08/19/2016 - 5:23pm

Ambrogio15 is an authentic Milanese pizzeria that recently opened in North Pacific Beach. Ambrogio is the name of a patron saint of Milan while the number 15 represents the...

cocina 35 at latin food fest

Latin Food Fest 2016 - recap + got milk pairing

08/16/2016 - 10:14pm

Latin Food Fest is one of the events we enjoy attending because there's plenty of tasty food, not much walking, AND alcohol is included! Dennis wasn't feeling well that day so I found a last...

Beet cured Hamachi at AVANT in Rancho Bernardo Inn

AVANT Kitchen at the Rancho Bernardo Inn

08/05/2016 - 1:35pm

I was recently invited to preview the new summer menu at AVANT Restaurant at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. After parking in their huge lot, I wandered past gorgeous gardens toward the buildings and...

Burger from Royale With Cheese for San Diego Burger Week

San Diego Burger Week 2016 - recap

08/01/2016 - 1:45am

Has anyone noticed that I can be quite the glutton sometimes? Yes, it was quite a while ago yet I've been a bit hesitant to "prove" this with an actual post. Case in point: San Diego Burger Week. ...