Early 25th Wedding Anniversary Dinner at the Bali Hai

It feels so weird to be blogging again...

I didn't miss it too much but it's good to be back. Earlier this evening, Bert and I went out for an early dinner...

Birthday Highlights - I'm now 25 x 2

Well now...

I remember when my parents hit the half century mark...

Karangalan Scholarship Fundraiser dinner at Tidal (Spring 2017)

Although this is dated March 8, this was supposed to be posted back in Spring 2017.

Yes, more than 2 years ago.

I am going through my drafts and realized I never posted on this Filipino fusion dinner, so here goes.

The occasion was for a Filipino American scholarship fundraiser for my district...

My friend's Retirement Dinner at Parma Cucina Italia + dessert at An's Dry Cleaning

My good friend and colleague Mr. TJ finally retired!

Work hasn't been the same without him (insert crying emoji here).

SDRW Lunch @ Great Maple + new fall drinks from Cafe Virtuoso

Yesterday I had the pleasure of having an early lunch,

with a friend and former co-worker...

Dinner at Siam Imperial + Oasis (again)

The new school year started...

and I was glad that the first week was finished, hence, a Friday night out for us two...

Summer Road Trip 2018 Day 3 - Father's Day Lunch @ Santa Monica Seafood

We were actually here earlier, waiting for the place to open at 9 am...

Unbeknownst to me, the market was only open and the restaurant would not be serving food until 11 am...

West Pac Noodle Bar

This post was originally written to go out in late January of this year, however, I decided to wait it out because I wasn't sure if we would revisit...turns out we didn't, for reasons which will be discussed later in this post...

But hey, enjoy this awesome view of the San Diego skyline while crossing the Coronado Bridge...

Bert and I were off to visit my mom...

23rd Anniversary Dinner @ Tribute Pizza

We really like this place and were finally able to bring TC with us

for our anniversary dinner...

Summer Road Trip 2018 Day 1 - Lunch at Ballast Point Brewing Co., Long Beach

On a small inlet between Seal Beach and Long Beach,

is the Alamitos Bay Marina Center...

Tuk Tuk One Thai Food

I remember seeing the cool font of Tradewinds Liquor House while en route to a different destination...

This particular day, I was accompanied by my friend CAB. Having just enjoyed drinks at the new Ultreya Coffee...

Aaharn by Koon Thai, National City

Last year there was a short lived Ethiopian restaurant at the base of the Harbow View towers in National City...

We never got a chance to try Kebena when it was still around.  It has since been replaced...

Summer Road Trip 2018 Day 1 - The new Brodard's in Fountain Valley + return to Paderia Bakehouse

Earlier this spring, Brodard's moved from it's original location behind the Mall of Fortune...

two miles away to Fountain Valley...

Thai Joint on Adams

After our drinks from City Heights Coffee House,

we made our way to Normal Heights. There is a small strip mall that was recently changed up...

Saigon & The Dojo Cafe revisits

It's great being on summer break...

I get to catch up with friends I normally don't see...

The old Cali Baguette is now the new Pho Ca Dao

This used to be a Carrow's years ago...

then morphed into Cali Baguette several years ago. As you can see...

City Sports Bar & Grill, Vacaville

In this large complex,

is a recreational area/sports bar...

KD's Birthday Crawl: Stops 1, 3 & 4 - Cafe Virtuoso, Better Buzz + appetizers at Phuong Trang

As mentioned in my previous post...

We, the Educator GF's took KD out for her birthday crawl...

Happy Hour at Cucina Sorella

My last Friday of winter break was spent meeting friends..

in this case, I met up with Mr. TJ...

EaThai Bistro Revisits

C's recent comment on my previous EaThai Bistro post...

prompted this visit with her not soon after...