Return to Panama 66

Today was such a grey day. It was cloudy and gloomy all morning, then it warmed up a tiny bit, then got cold again.

This was San Diego's infamous June gloom...

Talavera Azul

After the graduation ceremony, the lot of us made our getaway from the venue to head over here, the heart of downtown Chula Vista...

A couple of my co-workers highly recommended Talavera Azul...

and it proved to be a very popular destination for other people as well because the restaurant was packed...

Salmon Onigiri

This is a photo of a cute onigiri pendant...

(image from pinterest/cuteplush.com)

Last week TC and I had a few errands to do and I bought a seasoning mix from Marukai...

Julian Station, Don's Market, and Julian Pie Company

Ater our quartet of apple related treats at the Julian Pie Company, we wandered around town for a bit before heading out for our real lunch.

But first, we would check out a place I saw in a Julian visitor guide...

Treats from Canada

TC and I were so excited when we saw a big box on our porch...

It was a belated Christmas gift from our good friend C from Life on Manitoulin

Manna Restaurant

Earlier today, TC and I were here...

on the southwest corner of Broadway and F...

to have some breakfast at a place recommended by Cathy...

Late night tapas at Romesco's

The work year is winding down...Senior Awards night was the night before.

Instead of going home, several of us went over to Romesco's for late (for us) night appetizers and drinks...

Appetizers & drinks @ Sea 180 Tavern

In early May the day it rained super hard, MFH and I headed over to Sea 180 Tavern...


It was our association's end of the year party...

Return to Cucina Urbana

After the prom which we enjoyed seeing our students looking so sharply dressed and so beautiful...

we headed across the Prado bridge over to Cucina Urbana.

Brooklyn Girl

A few days ago, Mr. TJ, La Ley and I met up for drinks and appetizers at Brooklyn Girl

before heading over to the Prom nearby...

Crocevia Coffee plus better coffee AND service at WestBean downtown

Several days ago we had to do a few errands downtown...

If you take the 94 and head west, this is what you'll see at the end...Horton Plaza.

We strategically parked near Nordy's (they have nice bathrooms) and the stairs...