Things grow better at 11 degrees north of the tropics, where Farmer & Founder of Good Land Organics/ FRINJ Coffee, Jay Ruskey, introduces his latest Geisha specialty coffee and a seasonal offering of unique, exotic fruits. Caviar limes, cherimoyas, Surinam cherries, and, yes, California-grown coffee are just a few of the delicacies you will find…
We were looking for someplace fun to celebrate our Sixth Date-aversary. That’s the sixth anniversary of our first date, and it happened to fall on a warm Saturday night. We are huge oyster fans, and The Brigantine Seafood and Oyster Bar in Del Mar had been on our bucket list since way before COVID, so…
Encinitas’ beautiful Alila Marea Beach Resort has some new and exciting changes to their team. Ananda Bareño was announced as executive chef of Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas by the semifinalist of the James Beard Foundation, Chef Claudette Zepeda. Ananda Bareño will oversee the day-to-day culinary execution of VAGA, in addition to overseeing the menus…
We’re on a quest to eat our way up and down Highway 101 through all the restaurants in Encinitas. It’s Date Night, and we’re on Restaurant Number Two: The Roxy! Knowing Your Encinitas History Longtime Encinitans may remember that The Roxy was originally an ice cream shop when it opened at 101 and D Street…
By Heather Winfield With many people going stir crazy and anxious to get out, the world is finally opening up. And we are off to greener pastures or, should I say or off to greener Hawaii. And the Hawaiian restaurants. We stayed at a nice condo in Kihei, Hawaii. It was a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom fully…
Yes, there are new things to do in Oceanside, California. I do have to say. Oceanside has really come a long way as they have been progressively upgrading the area. We were strolling downtown Oceanside and decided to check out the newly opened Mission Pacific Hotel, a JdV Hyatt Hotel. We heard they had a trendy rooftop bar. Who doesn’t…
Hundreds of judges and industry experts across the globe blind-tasted Purity Vodka, Purity Spritz, and Purity Gin. The results coming out of multiple prestigious competitions were remarkably consistent, GOLD. ULTIMATE SPIRIT CHALLENGE RESULTS INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE RESULTS INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS CHALLENGE “It is humbling and gratifying to watch so many experts choose Purity completely…
How ‘kitchen commandos’ can leverage Ultraviolet-C – UVC light to eradicate harmful viruses, bacteria, pathogens, and microorganisms in the air and on surfaces—indoors, outdoors, and while on the go; Portable UVC sanitation + purification innovations clean without chemicals As the COVID-19 madness rages on, warning sirens have sounded of late amid a flurry of information surrounding Ultraviolet-C (UVC)…
Biggar and Leith, a fine wine and spirits company, today launched an exciting new brand – The Hotel Starlino range of Rosso Vermouth, Rosé Aperitivo, and Maraschino Cherries. Their Vermouth and Aperitivos hail from the Vergnano family’s distillery, Torino Distillati, in Piedmonte, North-Eastern Italy, whilst Starlin Maraschino Cherries produced in San Gennaro, Vesuviano, close to Naples. Starlino…