Food and Wine at The University of San Diego's La Gran Terraza!

Thirsty Thursdays: O'Toole's Lounge

Food and Wine at the top of the hill overlooking San Diego's magnificent city lights! What more can you ask for?

Only at O'Toole's Lounge at the University of San Diego's La Gran Terraza Restaurant. 

Check it out!

Escape to Santa Barbara's Romantic Hideaway!

Weekend Escape Wednesdays: San Ysidro Ranch

It's mid-March and already it feels as if the people surrounding me need a vacation. Not to worry, Spring Break is just around the corner! For those craving the most tranquil and romantic Spring Break escape, I highly recommend driving up to Santa Barbara's San Ysidro Ranch. 


Location, Location, Location! Nestled in the Montecito foothills Southern California's Wine Country, The San Ysidro Ranch has been named number 4 Hotel in the World by Travel + Leisure's T+L 500 World's Best 2011 for its blend of classic luxury, natural beauty, and romantic heritage. Adventure on a hike, go biking, take a day trip to the beach, wineries, and/or to the local attractions. Regardless of the activity you choose to participate in while in San Ysidro Ranch there is no doubt that you will feel a sense of freedom and tranquility in experiencing the incredible mountain and beach views. 


The tranquility begins with the drive up to Santa Barbara, although sometimes congested, it is nonetheless, one of the most beautiful drives you will ever embark on as it is right along the pacific coast. 


A Magical picturesque week awaits you, visit the San Ysidro Ranch. 


For information on booking a room visit: San Ysidro Ranch

St. Patrick's Day Parade and Breakfast Compliments of the San Diego Firehouse Museum

Museum Mondays: The Firehouse Museum 

The Firehouse Museum is a fun and incredibly inexpensive attraction for children and adults alike. Visitors of the museum enjoy firefighting memorabilia such as firefighting buckets, fire trucks, and more dating back 100 years. The Firehouse Museum is located in Little Italy close to downtown San Diego. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children/seniors. For your convenience, the museum is open on the weekends, Thursday and Friday from 10am-2pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm. 

Don't Miss Out! The Firehouse Museum will be hosting a St. Patrick's Day Parade and breakfast this Saturday, March 17th from 8am-11am!

For more information on The Firehouse Museum and/or its upcoming events visit:

Firehouse Museum

Rent A Harley-Davidson!

Things To Do Tuesdays: Haley-Davidson Rental

Wind in your hair and a sense of freedom in your heart, now you can experience both while riding through the open road on a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. At American-Dream Motorcycle Rental of San Diego you can rent a Harley-Davidson independently or participate in a custom motorcycle tour of Southern California’s best roads. To be able to rent, riders must have a valid motorcycle driver’s license and must be 21 years of age. For an unforgettable road adventure rent a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle.

For rental information visit: American-Dream Motorcycle Rental

For A Spooky Time Visit The Whaley House

Museum Mondays: Whaley House

Historically important because it housed a granary, the County Court House, San Diego’s first commercial theater, various businesses, a ballroom, a billiard hall, school, and a polling place, The Whaley House in Old Town San Diego attracts thousands of visitors each year. Apart from its historic background, The Whaley House is notorious for paranormal occurrences. Suicides and hangings that occurred on the property before the house was constructed are only a few events that give the house an air of mystery. According to Travel Channel’s America’s Most Haunted, The Whaley House in Old Town San Diego is the number one most haunted house in the United States. Learn about and experience San Diego’s historic past via a guided tour and perhaps a visual of the past. 

To learn more about the Whaley House visit: Whaley House

What To Eat On Fridays During The Lent Season?

Foodie Fridays: What to Eat on Fridays during Lent season?

It is the Lenten season, the Christian season of preparation before Easter in which Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays in commemoration of Christ’s Passion and death.  It is unclear as to what meat we are to stay away from; in my experience, different families have different beliefs. In my family, we give up all red meat on Fridays and some white meat including chicken, and turkey but we can eat anything that comes from the sea. However, other families I know just abstain from eating red meat; for them chicken and turkey is fine to have on Fridays during the Lenten season.  For those of you who give up chicken and turkey as well as red meat and can’t think of a replacement that will give you the feeling that you are full here are some ideas.

Last Friday, my boyfriend and I wanted something filling and yummy but since it was Friday, we were having a hard time thinking about a place we could go eat at that offered non-meat options. We went down to Ocean Beach because according to yelp, South Beach Bar and Grille has the best fish tacos in San Diego. Completely excited we approached the front door only to be told by the “bouncer” we must be 21 years old to go into the restaurant/bar. Regardless, South Beach Bar and Grille had a great vibe and smelled yummy. For those of you who are 21 and over I recommend you check it out and then let me know by commenting below this how it was.

Still hungry, we wandered across the street and found the Newport Pizza and Ale house. They offer really tasty/affordable pizza in a relaxed atmosphere. We ordered the pesto pizza and cheese pizza their non-meat options and they did not disappoint.

After the Newport and Ale House, we were still craving fish tacos. So we ventured off to Wahoo’s Tacos in Point Loma. Their fish tacos the blackened as well as the regular are delicious! The blackened is a little spicy so beware. I also noticed that their other seafood options included fish teriyaki bowls. Definitely something I’m trying next time.

As you can see, there are many different foods that one can eat and different restaurants that one can go to and still have a delicious meal on Fridays during the Lenten season simply yelp it up! Make it an adventure, go restaurant hopping like we did, or simply journey off to a restaurant and/or location you’ve never frequented. It is so much fun!

For ideas on restaurants in San Diego you can try visit: Ask About San Diego

BevMo The Place To Go For Beer and Wine Tastings!

Thirsty Thursdays: BevMo!

Bev Mo is your go-to store for all of your alcoholic beverage needs. For those of you who don’t know, like I didn’t about a month ago, BevMo offers great deals on wine and beer tastings at their stores on various days of the week! Currently, BevMo is also having their famous 5 cent wine sale, buy one wine get the second for only 5 cents! Coming up in a couple of weeks BevMo will be hosting their St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Join the fun and taste a variety of brews perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. BevMo is definitely the place to go to purchase and learn about your favorite drinks.

For a calendar of BevMo Events visit: http://www.bevmo.com/