If you’ve been following me on social media then you know things have been quite hectic, but in a great way. With projects once again calming down I’m finally able to get back to enjoying my beautiful city. Liberty Station is packed with many epic stores and things to do, but nothing stands out like Moniker General.
Read MoreAnd now to close out the year with what was undoubtedly one of my top 3 meals of the year! The moment Christmas is over it's all systems go to find that "It" outfit to ring in the new year. Women are attacking racks in hopes of finding the perfect party dress and men are looking for luxurious loafers to pair with their velvet blazer.
Read MoreIt's that time of the year when you review what goals you've reached and exceeded as well as those that you just fell short of. In addition, you begin to strategize next year and even update your 3, 5, and 10 year goals. In doing so I've realized that the home ownership goal has now gone from a three to a two year (possibly even sooner).
Read MoreHillcrest is definitely one of the best and hottest neighborhoods to brunch in. So how does a restaurant stand out with such fierce competition? For starters, how about flying in chefs from Vegas to curate a drool worthy menu! I had the pleasure of talking to Chef Chad Brunette, of The Rail ,who has a true passion for the art of creating delicious meals.
Read MoreWhat better way to kick off a holiday weekend than with a styling presentation at an iconic hotel! I partnered up with The Shops at Hotel Del Coronado to do a 2hr event which included fashion, stylish giveaways, cocktails, and tasty bites. The fashion show was broken into three categories; beach, day wear, and evening attire.
Read MoreIf you follow me on social media and are an avid reader of my blog you know I'm obsessed with all things French. Most recently I tried out a new French cuisine spot in Normal Heights called Et Voila. The restaurant is extremely well decorated, but still inviting and the staff is beyond pleasant. It was such a tough decision deciding which of the starter plates I would try, everything looked so appetizing!
Read MoreMondays are usually my get ready for the week days so things are mellow, well so to speak. I figured it would be the perfect evening to try out the new Farmer's Table, sister restaurant to Farmer's Bottega in Mission Hills. When you hear the city of La Mesa being mentioned it's usually not followed by "has a restaurant you will die over!"
Read MoreOk, so let's just get right to it, Encontro North Park is pretty much LIFE! The restaurant is stylish and very detailed in its design. From the fold open full-size window, to the purposefully placed plant boxes, and even underneath the bar are engraved ENP logos. After taking in the ambiance it was time to focus on the menu.
Read MoreAs I close out 2016 I look back at all the amazing restaurants, and the not so amazing ones. Shortly after the opening of Bracero, I had the privilege of dashing in for a quick dinner, but wasn't able to experience it as I wish I could of. That being said, I was still very happy about it.
Read MoreRecently, I had the pleasure of diversifying my workout routine with a stop to Studio Barre located in beautiful Mission Hills. It's something I've thought about doing for a while, but never really considered it a "workout" until now. Barre-tender John was beyond an amazing instructor and really broke down each movement and the muscle(s) it targeted.
Read MoreLast weekend CRSSD Festival took over San Diego's Waterfront Park for an epic two day event! CRSSD brought in some of the hottest and upcoming DJ's on the scene. When I first got ahold of the lineup I literally grabbed my I-phone and immediately moved all appointments. Yeah the lineups were that sick!
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