2 parts gin 3/4 part Crème de violette 3/4 part Maraschino liqueur 3/4 part lemon juice Combine and shake with ice. Pull out the fancy cocktail glasses and serve up […]

1 part gin 1 part Carpano Antica Formula 1 part Campari Combine everything into a large, sealable container. Add in a piece of charred wood (cleaned of course) and let […]

One of our stupid COVID-19 goto spots for quality prepared take home meals.  They started with online ordering and pickup then added a small “market”.  This was a saving grace […]

No special virus protection powers, just what we had on hand after the State stores closed and it turns out it’s a good combo 2 Woodford Reserve Burbon 1 Alessio […]

First visit was an espresso only visit and it was a good visit.  Visits after that got better and better.

Fairly wacky interior but good food and some of the best low-alcohol cocktails we’ve ever had and, on a rare 2nd visit, some of the best cocktails period.

Another good coffee shop in San Diego – this one felt very “California”

We met our good friends Mary and Ken here for a Valentine’s day dinner while we were all in California on two separate trips.  Always great to get together with […]