Keeper of the flame Planner of family traditions Oh how I love thee This Benihana and the Mission Valley location have long been a family tradition among us to celebrate each member’s birthday. We could fill up a huge photo album worth of birthday pictures. I know what your thinking, it’s the same show and […]
Bourre Southern Bistro 6523 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
We showed up for dinner a bit early between 4:00 to 5:00 PM. The first people arriving for dinner! Yea! Right away I noticed the piano, microphone and thought to myself, it might be fun to come back for the entertainment one evening. Hat’s off to the interior decorator. Such warm inviting tones, interesting artwork, […]
Seaside Buffet
Old tree falls in wood Seeds sprout in lush fertile soil Circle continues. I visited a few times with my mom back when this place was East Buffet. She liked the variety of choices and seeing the family eat till we got full. I always looked forward to the mongolian grill. The big family get togethers […]
REI
You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you will never know how soon it will be too late. Ralph Waldo Emerson Sometimes I have a bad habit of waiting till the last minute to do things. I had been meaning to buy Maggie some winter gloves as she had been complaining about her hands […]
La Costa Farms 1911 Saxony Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
First discovered La Costa Farms not too long ago, it quickly became my favorite place to look for starter plants, bread, jam, flowers or fruit. They have an abundance of fresh produce, a large selection of breads, interesting variations of jams and jellies, various seasonal flower arrangements and potted plants for starters. I discover something […]
Chung Hing
Reddish honey glaze Shines and sparkles like red sun Sweet scent of roast pork. When I think of Miramar Rd I think of fast food joints and 2 Chinese buffets of questionable quality. I found Chung Hing on Yelp and wondered why it was so highly rated.
Niederfrank’s Ice Cream
When asked by an anthropologist what the Indians called America before the white man came, an Indian said simply, ‘Ours.’ Vine Deloria, Jr. My kid was a climber. She loved climbing on the bars and beams in gymnastics. She loved climbing the rocks in rock climbing class. She loved climbing the Indian that use to […]
Blue Point Coastal 565 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Imagine time standing still Your past present and future all coming to a screeching halt The door opens People in white dress shirts and blue ties greet you warmly Guiding you to the perfect table Lighting is low, ambiance just the perfect note Sitting down you feel the stress of life leave your bones Warm […]