As you see our adventures was drastically decreased this month. Me being sick really slowed down our discovering :). We also met a few other couples out this month, which meant either not taking pictures or going to repeats. I’m sure we will pick it back up in May. We certainly enjoyed discovering the Kensington area, as three of the below is in that neighborhood. Not the most exciting month, but we found two gems.
Food
Bleu Boheme
We LOVE this place!! We have been three times so far, twice in the month of April. Though, we went recently and I was a bit disappointed with the french onion soup. I had high expectations and it did not met them. It was not salty enough and too much bread. I still recommend this place, and we have loved their brunch. They have a larger menu, so you can choose from breakfast or lunch items for brunch, which is nice. When we make it for dinner I will do a new post 🙂
Queenstown Public
This is the cutest little place in Little Italy. Great outdoor space, very lawn party. We went for a very late lunch, so we took advantage of some of their happy hour specials. It worked out super well since they offered many of their sandwiches in slider form, so we got to sample 4 different sandwiches instead of just two 🙂 I got their sangria sampler, it was ok, to be honest I think I’m just not a sangria fan. I want to be, but I’m never wowed. They had a nice beer selection. This is a return spot, I want to try their brunch!
The Haven Pizza
This place was fine, but there is better pizza in town. The service was great, and the pizza was good, but I like BLAH’s pizza better. I felt like it lacked seasoning. They had other items on their menu like salad and pasta, so maybe those are better. It seems to be a popular spot. The inside is super cute and they have a small patio.
Puesto
This was a lunch I had with Shannon, that I actually remembered to take pictures of!!! S and I have lunch on the regular, though I fail to document it almost all of the time or I’ve been there already 🙂 The tacos were surprisingly good, tons of flavor from the meat and toppings. The rice was only ok, it was a bit bland. This place has a great patio, perfect for a sunny day!
Moosies
Such a cute spot, but I wasn’t overly impressed with the ice cream. I had the chocolate covered strawberry and it had an artificial taste to it. P’s pistachio was much better tasting. It was a fun cap to our pizza night. Pizza and ice cream is such a fun outing 🙂
Booze
Mission Brewery
After trying one of their Amber ales for Into The Pint Glass that I thought fell short, I wanted to see if the draft version was any different. P is not one to say no to a brewery outing, for whatever the reason 🙂 I did get to try the amber ale on draft and it was much better than the bottle we bought (it must have been an old bottle). Great service, the bartenders were very personable and knowledgeable. Good beers, but nothing too unique. This place is dog friendly, though we didn’t take Sam since it was our first time.
Citybeat Festival of Beer
This beerfest was right up the street from our house, so we had to go. It was a fun way to spend the afternoon, but there were not very many new to us breweries or beer offered. I didn’t get very many pictures, it was just too crowded for me to take pictures. With that said I’ve been to much more crowded beerfests. I think P and I might are have grown out of the beerfest scene. I think we enjoy the food + beerfests a little more these days. They tend to be a bit less crazy.
Other
P & I went on our first hike this month!! It was 1.5 miles one-way, round-trip of 3 miles. We parked at the lot right off of Navajo Road & Golfcrest, this lot is the start of the trail, and has restrooms and maps. We got there around 9am on Good Friday and got one of the last spots, I think we got luckily as cars were parked on the street. I was strongly considering stopping mid-way. P and I were taking a little break at one of the few shaded bends on the way up and this other couple passed us on the way down. This gentleman totally shamed me into making to the top. He was 65, bad hip, smoker and he made it to the top. I guess sometimes you get the push you need without even looking for it. The trail is steep in some areas, and it is busy. Don’t go expecting a quiet walk. Coming down was bit challenging just because the trail is steep and the dirt/rocks make it a bit slippery. We came home with a good amount of dust on our shoes and legs.
For more San Diego adventures check out Jessica’s blog. I have picked up some great tips from her to add to my continuously growing San Diego food list. Jessica had a review of Clem’s Tap House which just happens to be in the Kensignton neighborhood too. This is high on our try list as we were impressed with their store beer selection. We look forward to trying their sandwiches and bar area.
What was your favorite outing you took in April?
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Puesto is on our list!! 🙂 Yay for your first hike! hahaha that is too funny that someone shamed you to get to the top. When we were on the steep part, there was this older guy that totally passed us like it was a walk in the park while we were huffing and puffing 😛
He wasn’t mean or anything….but I did feel like I HAD to make it to the top after our conversation 🙂 It’s a steady incline for sure. I was red faced and seriously sucking wind 🙂 It was good, and I liked their outdoor area.
haha yeah some of those people must do it all the time. they were dressed like it was their every day walk. 😛 gotta get in shape!
Hey there! Thanks for the linkup! So, if we meet up, I have to warn you that my husband is a huuuuge homebody and I can rarely get him out of the house. But if you bring P that is not going to make me feel like a third leg.
Anyhow, haven’t been to Clem’s in a while, but if you want to meet there, the likelihood of Scott going too would probably be high. Beer is how I bribe him.
Also, if you try the backside of Cowles Mountain it’s less crowded, probably because it’s a bit more difficult, except going down is really easy! LOL.
And I HAVE TO go to Moosies! You know that me and ice cream have this thing.
And I should probably get some photo tips from you. I’ve been so lazy. I haven’t even pulled out my Olympus once since I’ve been back. Okay, maybe once, but I don’t even really remember?
Your photos look good! I saw one of the IG San Diego accounts picked up ice cream picture…so I need tips from you 🙂 I know it is so easy to get lazy and just use the phone, I do that.
Totally up to you. We can do it with the boys or without. If your husband is not coming P is not going to feel like he has to come 🙂 I/we are really very flexible on outings. I can meet during the day or in the evening.
I want to go with you to the first two places for brunch! I love when I can get sliders so I can try multiple types!
Any small/sample size food I’m in love with! I like to be able to try multiple dishes/flavors without having to overeat 🙂
That hike looks gorgeous! I really need to get back down to San Diego one of these days.
You should!! We should grab a beer if you guys make it down 🙂
Sounds perfect!
Sounds lovely! I am really eager to pick up my hiking game this year!
-Linds
I enjoy it once I get out there, it is just hard sometimes to make myself go or plan for one. I have a few I’m adding to my San Diego bucket-list to motivate me 🙂
I want so badly to go to San Diego. SO, so badly!! And I am taking your tips when I do.
San Diego is lovely! Let me know if you make it our way, and I’m happy to give my input on the top places I think you should visit! We could always grab a beer too 🙂
I love how you do these monthly reports/summaries!! I really enjoy reading them [but they make me miss good old Western food.] The food at the Bleu Boheme looks amazing!! I understand why you love the place!!
Thank you Constance!! I often wonder about what I would crave if I lived somewhere that had more limited food options. Do you guys re-create more Western inspired dishes at home?
I’m a sucker for a good soft pretzel and the sangria presentation in the muffin tin was way cute!
Queenstown the whole place just screams cute! It’s really is just so cute overall. P and I agreed this is the best soft pretzel we have encountered in San Diego so far, a bit greasy but good.
Alllllllll of the food!!!!!! Oh my!!! And I am down with anywhere that has a beer festival 🙂
We are getting to where it is hard to choose between going somewhere new or going back to one we have tried and liked. San Diego has a TON of beer festivals, it is a beer town for sure!
THAT FOOD. yum! and i want to see more trails 🙂
I know, I know. I’m thinking we might try for one this weekend. San Diego actually has a lot of trials. This one is basically right in the middle of the city. Some are more of a drive, but it’s nice to know there are options.
It all looks good to me!
Bleu’s decor and food look wonderful.
Thanks Steph!! It’s a great brunch spot. Pretty and relaxed.
The giant pretzel from Queenstown is what my dreams are made of. When I was still living in Germany I would regularly buy them and eat the whole thing in one sitting – I also weighed a good 25 pounds more then. I wonder if there is a connection…? 😉
The pitcher of flowers is just gorgeous! I would go to that place based on the flowers alone. So pretty!
No, no connection 🙂 You didn’t have yoga then, that’s all. The interior is very nice and relaxing! Like I said on your page….I’m buy you a pretzel when you come visit 🙂
the Bleu place looks so good! that sucks about the french onion soup though. and moosies… the ice cream looks good at least?? lol. one day i will go to san diego and compile a list of all the places that were good and eat ALL the food. can’t wait.
I know I had such high hopes! I’m very particular about my french onion soup. There is plenty of other ice cream shops in SD, so no big deal 🙂 P finished my cone for me 🙂 You should plan a visit!!
I just love that pitcher of flowers – and the brunch items around it look pretty spectacular, too! And the giant pretzel and beer at Queenstown Pub look like a little bit of heaven! I really hope I can make it to San Diego sometime soon, if only so I can try your restaurant recommendations!
You totally should come visit!! It’s just a hop across the ocean 🙂 I might be able to recommend a place or two to eat 😉
If I can fit in our travel schedule, I definitely will! Depending on where we go next {we’ll be moving next summer}, I might have to ship our car through San Diego 😀