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Worth a Buy or a Try? January 2021 Recap

February 18, 2021

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Happy Friday! Enjoy a cocktail today, you deserve

Happy Friday! Enjoy a cocktail today, you deserve it 😉.

As the weeks pass and the numbers slowly get better here in San Diego, I can see a little glimpse of normalcy at the end of the tunnel.

Thank you for sticking around while my Instagram has shifted from my travel adventures to my foodie adventures for the meantime as I feel like eating out is what has kept me sane this last year. Is that weird? And we’re supporting the hospitality industry so it’s a win win right??

Anywho, stay tuned as we have some exciting travel plans coming up that we hopefully get to keep! Starting with the end of April! Any guesses where we’re off to?

Food and drink goodness:
Local Tuna Poke Bowl
Avocado. Asian slaw. Tosaka seaweed. White or brown rice.

Endless Summer
Botanist gin. Oat grass. Honey. Absinthe rinse. Orange blossom water. Tonic. Egg white.

Golden Milk
Bacardi rum. Turmeric. Cinnamon. Black pepper.
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•HONEST REVIEW• Over the weekend we were cravi

•HONEST REVIEW•
Over the weekend we were craving some sushi and decided to give Harney Sushi in Oceanside a try. Now this is a big deal for me as I like to stick to my 3 favorite sushi spots in North County to avoid the possible disappointment of mediocre sushi. However, we braved the unknown and ventured out of our sushi comfort zone!

Welp, you can probably guess what’s coming next, we had mediocre sushi Friday night. Sigh. Don’t get me wrong, Harney Sushi wasn’t bad by any means, it was just meh. There’s better options around for the same price. AND WHY IS CREAM CHEESE IN SUSHI A THING?? It was everywhere on this menu. It’s so odd. I’ll save that for my bagels and wheat thins thank you very much.

Anywho, can you guess what my 3 favorite sushi restaurants in North County San Diego are?? Hint: I’ll narrow the zone. Encinitas, Carlsbad Village and Oceanside...

Chuck Norris
Spicy krab. Shrimp tempura. Tuna. Avocado. Faux-nagi sauce. Green onion. Spicy ponzu.

Bumble Bee
Fried green onion. Spicy scallop. NO cream cheese. Yellowtail. Avocado wontons. Micro cilantro. Togarashi. Sweet chili sauce.

Rainbow Roll

Happy Yellowtail Sashimi
Yellowtail. Diced onion. Jalapeño. Fresh squeezed orange. Ponzu.
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Raise your hand if you wish you were here right no

Raise your hand if you wish you were here right now! 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️ I’m really missing that Mexico sunshine these days. Here’s a little photo dump of the pool and beach areas at The St Regis Punta Mita Resort in Punta de Mita, Mexico from our trip in November.

I also have a full review of the property up on my blog. Just click the link in my bio if you’re interested in reading more!
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Yesterday I posted about a good lunch or dinner op

Yesterday I posted about a good lunch or dinner option for this weekend, so now let’s talk about Sunday Brunch! I tried San Elijo Vine & Tap’s brunch for the first time last weekend and I think I’ve found a new go-to!

The food is good, they have a cute outdoor patio and their bottomless mimosas are TRULY bottomless. It’s just a win-win all around!

Huevos Rancheros
Chorizo. Fried beans. Sour cream. Egg over medium. Cilantro. Add avocado.

Pork Hash
Slow roasted pork. Organic eggs. Seasoned potatoes. Tomatillo salsa verde.
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Looking for a good restaurant for lunch or dinner

Looking for a good restaurant for lunch or dinner this weekend? Look no further than Local Tap House in Oceanside! The best way I can describe their food is either, “Gourmet Bar Food” or “Bar Food on Steroids.” I think both are pretty fitting 😂.

They have all the comfort foods you can think of but they put a very unique twist on each dish that makes it completely their own. The twists definitely involve more Asian flavors which I really love.

This is one of those places I would go with a group of friends or family and order a bunch of appetizers to share. I’ve honestly have never had a bad app here, they’re all so dang tasty!
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Kung Pow Cauliflower
Spiced peanuts. Crispy wonton strings. Green sriracha aioli. Shaved cucumber. Pickled Fresno Chile. Scallions. White soy sauce.

Thai Fry Calamari & Shishito Peppers
Coconut panko fried calamari. Crispy shishito peppers. Spicy Mayo. Ponzu. Thai basil. Cilantro. Shaved vegetables.

Turk’lovin Club
House maple brined turkey breast. Smoked cheddar. Potato chips. Lettuce. Tomato. Bacon. Pickles. Fried egg. Cranberry mustard. Garlic aioli. Squaw bread.

Short Rib French Dip
Slow cooked boneless short rib. Crispy onions. Horseradish cream. Swiss cheese. Natural au jus.

Pecan Crusted Scottish Salmon
Sweet potato smash. Bing cherry glaze. Crispy Brussels sprouts. Candied pecans. Baby chives.
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If I could eat at Dija Mara in Oceanside everyday

If I could eat at Dija Mara in Oceanside everyday I totally would. Their food is absolutely incredible. They currently hold a spot in my top 5 favorite restaurants in North County San Diego!

When it comes to their cuisine type, Dija Mara explains it as, “...Southeast Asian flavors with Western flair and Japanese cooking techniques to create something unique.” And create something unique they did! Each dish transported me back to my adventures in Malaysia and Singapore.

We ordered quite a bit of food as we were eager to try as much as we could. They have a more sharing concept so food gets delivered as it is ready in no particular order. This made it a perfect opportunity for everyone at the table to try a few bites of each dish.

Dija Mara is already a small restaurant and with only being able to seat outside, their capacity is limited. I highly recommend making a reservation! I can’t wait until they’re able to serve inside as the ambiance is very unique.

We ordered:

Laksa
Tiger prawns. Egg noodles. Sous vide egg.

Beef Tartare
Black garlic. Curry Aioli. Parmesan. Candlenut. Sourdough toast.

Ceviche
Makrut lime. Coconut. Black sesame.

Nasi Goreng
Wok-fried noodles. Bay shrimp. Confit chicken.

Ayam Penyet
Fried chicken. Coconut rice. House sambal.
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Happy National Margarita Day!! As a tribute to my

Happy National Margarita Day!! As a tribute to my all time favorite cocktail, here’s a trip down memory lane of some of my favorites. All photos are tagged with the location if you want to give any a try!

I’m curious, where were you when you had your favorite marg? Where’s your go-to spot?
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When Anthony Bourdain was asked what his favorite

When Anthony Bourdain was asked what his favorite restaurant in San Diego was, he responded that he would skip SD altogether and continue on to Tijuana to have a meal “that will definitely rock your world” at Mision19. Last week, we had the opportunity to give this spot a try!

The staff was incredibly gracious and accommodating, the cocktails were creative and delicious and the food was fresh and delightful! Mision19 was an exciting fine dining experience but I wouldn’t say it rocked my world.

I’m not sure how long ago Bourdain said this, but San Diego’s food scene is slowly getting better each year and I think there are few spots here that are just as good without the hassle of crossing the border.

I will say though that you definitely can’t get a meal of this caliber here in San Diego for as inexpensive as we got it in TJ. The exchange rate is popping right now!

If you find yourself across the border and looking for a nice meal, I do recommend Mision19. I would definitely go back for that octopus and duck breast! Oh and the Butterscotch Mousse was *chefs kiss.”

We ordered:
Tuna Tartare
Burnt Serrano dust. Cucumber tartar. Avocado. Chicken cracklings.

Grilled Oysters
Beef tortita. Fried noddles. Salsa verde.

Grilled Octopus
Garlic jam. Pistachio. Burnt habanero oil. Sweet pear tomatoes.

Pan Roasted Duck Breast
Mezcal-guava and piloncillo sauce. Anaheim chili. Banana chips. Asparagus. Plantain.

Pressed Suckling Pig
Roasted tomatillo sauce. Pickled cipolline onion. Black bean purée.

Dry Aged Rib Eye Steak
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