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It's Always Sunny in San Diego
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1. San Diego Zoo
Five stars for the Orangutans alone. I love those little orange-haired buggers (as, frankly, I have a dear place in my heart for all things orange-haired).
The San Diego Zoo is the gold standard to which all other zoos aspire. It's large and well…More »
2. Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-0512
Categories:
Parks,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Balboa Park
There are no words.
In part because it's possible that every nook and cranny of this park have been explored and documented in other reviews.
Also because there just are no words to describe the wonderful time I had here.
Boyfriend and I spent the…More »
3. Brickyard Coffee & Tea
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 696-7220
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Oh my word.
Excuse the sundried tomato spread on my face but I RUSHED back here to tell y'all about this place. Yes, it's THAT good.
Whew! Let me catch my breath.
OK.
First, I'm drawn to local coffee shops the way a moth is drawn to an electric…More »
4. Spreckels Organ Pavilion
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702-8138
Category:
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Balboa Park
Sunday is THE day to wander around Balboa Park!
While enjoying the wonderful San Diego weather, Boyfriend and I happened upon a free concert at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Apparently there is a woman who generally performs, but this week was a special…More »
5. W San Diego
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 398-3100
Categories:
Hotels,
Restaurants
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Downtown
W Hotels have a way of making me feel hopelessly uncool. The lobbies try *so hard* to be hip, and it appears San Diego-ans flock to the lobby bar to drink and dance. Midway through a two-week business trip I was actually stopped at the door by a…More »
6. Burger Lounge
Without a doubt, Burger Lounge has the best veggie burger outside the Indian subcontinent (It's a well-known fact that you just can't beat the Indians when it comes to all things vegetarian. Just go with me on this one). I don't care if you are…More »
7. Yard House
With a sign outside proclaiming Yard House to have the "most beers on tap," I knew Boyfriend and I would be stopping by on our weekend in San Diego. While I've seen larger tap lists elsewhere (sorry!), Yard House did have an impressive amount.
Beers…More »
8. Star of India
With many Indian places in close proximity, Star of India was chosen primarily for its outdoor seating. Boyfriend and I had our pick of the front patio area, and settled back with some Indian beers to enjoy the warm San Diego weather.
Star of India…More »
9. Karl Strauss Brewing Company
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 234-2739
Categories:
Breweries,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Little Italy
Ok, so apparently this place is a chain, but we don't have them in Chicago, so I get a free pass, OK?
And chain or not, the Ahi Poke (pronounced "Poh-Kee" not "Poke" FYI) was delicious. Our cheerful and attentive server suggested we get it with…More »
10. The Waterfront Bar & Grill
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-9656
Categories:
Bars,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Middletown, Little Italy
So, it's World Cup time (Go Ghana!) and that means that Waterfront is monstrously crowded.
Despite the boisterous Brazil fans, we were able to get a table. We ordered brunch. Boyfriend's chorizo omlette was pretty good. My pancakes were a little ...…More »
11. La Fiesta
"On the side": a directive that, when used in relation to food, refers to the diner's desire to have a food item - generally a sauce, dressing, or other condiment - placed beside (not on top of!) the main dish.
In general, this directive was missed…More »
Recently updated lists from Helena B.
HB in NYC (12)The only things linking these places is that I went there. |
Sleep around (29)Ho-TEL, Mo-TEL, Holiday INNNN! (+ some B&Bs!) |
Livin' La Vida Lincoln (20)Oh yes. I just did that. I just referenced an 11 year old Ricky Martin song in a list title. I bet it's stuck in your head now, isn't it? |
Braggy McBraggerstein (10)Thanks, ROTD-Fairy! |
Me, Lunching (19)I work in the Loop. I eat lunch daily. Here's where. |
Roscoe Village (10)The best neighborhood in Chicago. Seriously. |
Hello, Seattle (5)Boyfriend and I do Seattle (+ I love Owl City) |
My Minneapolis (15)Where I go when I'm visiting my sister. |
Bookreader (8)Here's where I get my fix. |
My Home: Embellished (8)Spruce up your space. Decorate your dwelling. Celebrate chez vous. I may not be an HGTV wonder-wizard, but lately I'm MAD for interior design (especially of the rehabbed/reupholstered/DI Y - variety). Here's here I get my fix in Chicago. |
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Things I Lovebooks, beer, cookies, India, dogwood trees, argyle, Scottish accents, francophilia
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