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Brunello Cucinelli @ Neiman Marcus

Brunello Cucinelli spring collection was presented in Italy last year during an exceptional moment for Cucinelli himself. His company celebrated 40 years, and his restoration project in Solomeo was completed.

Evening With Ken Downing @ NM

I love and was missing attending Neiman Marcus events; they always organize the most enjoyable … Continue reading "Evening With Ken Downing @ NM"

Stylist Luncheon Fall 2018

Last Wednesday was the South Coast Plaza stylist fall Luncheon. As always the organization was … Continue reading "Stylist Luncheon Fall 2018"

Viva Manilacaba!

Manilacaba is a mix of Filipino art and Christian Louboutin geniality! Vibrant and beautiful they … Continue reading "Viva Manilacaba!"

Valentino Stylist Luncheon 2018

Another beautiful event organized by Valentino boutique. This time, it was a get together with … Continue reading “Valentino Stylist Luncheon 2018”

Spring Stylist Luncheon

Another delightful time with the South Coast Plaza boutique managers, getting insider’s look at the hottest trends for Spring.

Beijing Is Everything That We Dream Of!

China is a fabulous place to visit. With more than 14000 Km of coastline, desert and mountains this gigantic country has a lot to offer. This was our first family trip to China and nothing better than start with the capital city, Beijing.

Siji Minfu Restaurant Peking Roast Duck

Served with heye bing, tian Mian Jiang and green onions, the famous slow roasted and succulent duck is something that everyone should try. We tried it, and we loved it!!

AG Restaurant St Germain

The food is known for being creative and delicious. The location is well known and desired. So what else could I ask for? Nothing! After walking around the Louvre for the whole morning, nothing better that a good restaurant.

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf

And besides the surfing, skating, paragliding, balloon riding, and many other activities, we have great restaurants too! One of my favorite restaurants is PrepKitchen in Del Mar. They have delicious food, that’s why I go there every time that I don’t have a busy weekend.

Jordan Beall is the Chef, while Ryan Johnston and Jojo Rossi are the Corporate Chefs. The menu is seasonal and always delicious, my favorite is the Arugula and white beans salad, but don’t even get me started talking about the beets ravioli… simply amazing. Just by writing about it makes me hungry! My kids adore their top notch chicken sandwich!

But as some may say, talk is cheap. Take a look here, and head over there to taste it!

All photos are courtesy of PrepKitchen

Brunello Cucinelli @ Neiman Marcus

Evening With Ken Downing @ NM

I love and was missing attending Neiman Marcus events; they always organize the most enjoyable … Continue reading "Evening With Ken Downing @ NM"

Stylist Luncheon Fall 2018

Last Wednesday was the South Coast Plaza stylist fall Luncheon. As always the organization was … Continue reading "Stylist Luncheon Fall 2018"

Viva Manilacaba!

Manilacaba is a mix of Filipino art and Christian Louboutin geniality! Vibrant and beautiful they … Continue reading "Viva Manilacaba!"

Valentino Stylist Luncheon 2018

Another beautiful event organized by Valentino boutique. This time, it was a get together with … Continue reading “Valentino Stylist Luncheon 2018”

Spring Stylist Luncheon

Another delightful time with the South Coast Plaza boutique managers, getting insider’s look at the hottest trends for Spring.

Beijing Is Everything That We Dream Of!

Siji Minfu Restaurant Peking Roast Duck

Served with heye bing, tian Mian Jiang and green onions, the famous slow roasted and succulent duck is something that everyone should try. We tried it, and we loved it!!

AG Restaurant St Germain

I recently found out about this cool restaurant in Miramar named Ballast Point Brewing

With a casual ambiance in a rather unusual neighborhood, Ballast Point Brewing is the place to go with you want to relax, chat, try some great beer, and have good food! Yeah, different of some other Brewing restaurants, Ballast Point offer delicious snacks, salads, burgers and plates to share! They also have two other locations ( Little Italy,and Scripps Ranch ) and as far as I can see based on their fast success, they will soon open many more! You should not miss the opportunity of checking it out! And get there early or try to make reservations. I am sure you will love it 🙂

Images: BallastPoint.com and Dri Ferreira

Brunello Cucinelli @ Neiman Marcus

Evening With Ken Downing @ NM

I love and was missing attending Neiman Marcus events; they always organize the most enjoyable … Continue reading "Evening With Ken Downing @ NM"

Stylist Luncheon Fall 2018

Last Wednesday was the South Coast Plaza stylist fall Luncheon. As always the organization was … Continue reading "Stylist Luncheon Fall 2018"

Viva Manilacaba!

Manilacaba is a mix of Filipino art and Christian Louboutin geniality! Vibrant and beautiful they … Continue reading "Viva Manilacaba!"

Valentino Stylist Luncheon 2018

Another beautiful event organized by Valentino boutique. This time, it was a get together with … Continue reading “Valentino Stylist Luncheon 2018”

Spring Stylist Luncheon

Another delightful time with the South Coast Plaza boutique managers, getting insider’s look at the hottest trends for Spring.

Beijing Is Everything That We Dream Of!

Siji Minfu Restaurant Peking Roast Duck

Served with heye bing, tian Mian Jiang and green onions, the famous slow roasted and succulent duck is something that everyone should try. We tried it, and we loved it!!

AG Restaurant St Germain

Karen Krasne opened Extraordinary desserts in 1998, and since then she has been tempting San Diegan residents with her delectable and amazing desserts! Trained at Cordon Bleu in Paris, her treats are made with the best ingredients and not only look amazing on the shelf, but taste amazing as well.

From the moment I walked in I was mesmerized by the selection of yummy pastries! The confections are inspired by Karen’s travels to exotic parts of the world and change on a daily basis.

Extraordinary Desserts in their second location in “Little Italy”

The 2 gigantic glass displays are filled with treats for any taste… from Bread pudding to Gluten Free choices!

Little shop where you can pick up cooking books, tea and even little stuffed toys!!!

Are you ready for some close ups?!…

And if that didn’t make you hungry here is what Ana and I enjoyed for lunch…

Avocado and Brie and Homemade Brie Torta Bruschettas

Portobello and Brie Panini

Socal Kale Salad

For dessert I had a yummy Passion Fruit Creme Brulee with Coconut

And to end a perfect lunch… A sublime Capuccino!

Dri e Lauren Ashoff (Manager)

I’m already thinking what I’m going to order on my next visit!

Photos: Dri Ferreira

Brunello Cucinelli @ Neiman Marcus

Evening With Ken Downing @ NM

I love and was missing attending Neiman Marcus events; they always organize the most enjoyable … Continue reading "Evening With Ken Downing @ NM"

Stylist Luncheon Fall 2018

Last Wednesday was the South Coast Plaza stylist fall Luncheon. As always the organization was … Continue reading "Stylist Luncheon Fall 2018"

Viva Manilacaba!

Manilacaba is a mix of Filipino art and Christian Louboutin geniality! Vibrant and beautiful they … Continue reading "Viva Manilacaba!"

Valentino Stylist Luncheon 2018

Another beautiful event organized by Valentino boutique. This time, it was a get together with … Continue reading “Valentino Stylist Luncheon 2018”

Spring Stylist Luncheon

Another delightful time with the South Coast Plaza boutique managers, getting insider’s look at the hottest trends for Spring.

Beijing Is Everything That We Dream Of!

Siji Minfu Restaurant Peking Roast Duck

Served with heye bing, tian Mian Jiang and green onions, the famous slow roasted and succulent duck is something that everyone should try. We tried it, and we loved it!!

AG Restaurant St Germain

Last week I had a delightful lunch at Chef Brian Malarkey’s Searsucker Restaurant located in the popular area in downtown San Diego known as The Gaslamp Quarter. I truly enjoyed this restaurant’s atmosphere, with its open layout and kitchen, it is specially lovely during the day time when you can truly admire the beautiful and eclectic decor.

The food is superb and the portions are extremely generous. The service was remarkably prompt and attentive, worthy of this relaxed upscale environment. I certainly will be coming back!

Chef Brian Malarkey

If you want an amazing culinary and fun experience day or night this is the place to go… You will love it!!

For more info regarding Searsucker Restaurant click here

Images: Google and Dri Ferreira

Brunello Cucinelli @ Neiman Marcus

Evening With Ken Downing @ NM

I love and was missing attending Neiman Marcus events; they always organize the most enjoyable … Continue reading "Evening With Ken Downing @ NM"

Stylist Luncheon Fall 2018

Last Wednesday was the South Coast Plaza stylist fall Luncheon. As always the organization was … Continue reading "Stylist Luncheon Fall 2018"

Viva Manilacaba!

Manilacaba is a mix of Filipino art and Christian Louboutin geniality! Vibrant and beautiful they … Continue reading "Viva Manilacaba!"

Valentino Stylist Luncheon 2018

Another beautiful event organized by Valentino boutique. This time, it was a get together with … Continue reading “Valentino Stylist Luncheon 2018”

Spring Stylist Luncheon

Another delightful time with the South Coast Plaza boutique managers, getting insider’s look at the hottest trends for Spring.

Beijing Is Everything That We Dream Of!

Siji Minfu Restaurant Peking Roast Duck

Served with heye bing, tian Mian Jiang and green onions, the famous slow roasted and succulent duck is something that everyone should try. We tried it, and we loved it!!

AG Restaurant St Germain

A few days ago, after a long morning of shopping, I went to have lunch at this unique and delicious restaurant in the downtown area of San Diego. Cucina Urbana is a California inspired Italian restaurant, the menu is made with locally grown and seasonal ingredients, and it has become a “must” destination for any foodie in San Diego.

The Decor on the restaurant is the perfect background for the delicious eclectic food! A mix of rustic decor and Boho chic, with raw and sustainable materials found in the San Diego area.

Let’s begin with the food!

Stuffed Fried Squash Blossoms – A must have!!! It is addicting!

Short Rib Pappardelle

Vegetarian Panini and Soup of the Day

And for the amazing food I must thank…

Executive Chef Joe Magnanelli and Manager

If you visit Cucina Urbana please let me know what was your favorite dish and don’t forget to share a pic!

Images: Dri Ferreira and Google

ABOUT DRI

San Diego is a great place to live! We may not have all the cool places and events like in Los Angeles or New York, but the beauty and tranquillity of San Diego is a great thing to have access to.

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf

And besides the surfing, skating, paragliding, balloon riding, and many other activities, we have great restaurants too! One of my favorite restaurants is PrepKitchen in Del Mar. They have delicious food, that’s why I go there every time that I don’t have a busy weekend.

But as some may say, talk is cheap. Take a look here, and head over there to taste it!

I recently found out about this cool restaurant in Miramar named Ballast Point Brewing

Are you ready for some close ups?!…