Food. A necessity of life.

When it comes to food, I used to think, "So much food, so little time!"  But as I've gotten older, I choose quality ingredients and nutrient rich foods.  My parents have always said, "Learn to cook your favorite dishes because you don't know what and where the ingredients are from when you go out to eat.” Gatherings are a constant in our family, with great dishes shared by many talented home chefs.  

Click here for some of my favorite RECIPES.

If I am out & about with loved ones & clients, here’s where we enjoy eating…

Feel like exploring new foods or revisiting old favorites?

Save 40% off with the Synergy Gift Cards - on sale at Costco for $59.99 (for $100 worth of food). Regular price is $69.99 (still a deal).  Click HERE for a listing of all participating restaurants. 

Quick recommendations of restaurants that accept the card: 

Restaurants with a view…

  • Duke's La Jolla

    Park in the nearby underground parking. Check the events calendar for live entertainment and dine-in specials. Great for celebrations. Be sure to try their hula pie and rsvp for easy seating.

    Visit Duke's La Jolla

  • Peohe's

    Happy hour Mon-Fri - 3pm-5:30 pm. Inside seating near the bar. Have lunch or dinner outside and watch the boats go by with a view of the city.

    Visit Peohe's

  • Tom Ham's Lighthouse

    Easy parking. Relax outside seating for lunch or dinner. Try the Sunday brunch buffet. Happy hour Mon-Fri - 3pm-6pm.

    Visit Tom Ham's Lighthouse

Breakfast locations…

Tour the world with your appetite, no passport required. Start off with the following three…

  • City Heights Street Food Festival

  • Oceanside Sunset Market

  • Liberty Public Market

Places from A to Z

Many realize that Michelin has a star rating for high-end dining.

Mimicking the Murray's Handbooks and Baedeker Guides of the late 1890s and into the 1900s, the Michelin Guide was also a travelers assistant. Fine Dining Ratings evolved and currently Michelin has a list of affordable recommended dining locations under "Bib Gourmand" for "exceptionally good food at moderate prices".  They offer menu items priced below a maximum determined by local economic standards.  Bib (Bibendum) is the company's nickname for the Michelin Man, its corporate logo.

Quick and easy searching gets you started - Michelin Guide

Top 10 Bib Gourmand in San Diego…

Callie (Mediterranean Cuisine)    Kettner Exchange (Contemporary)

Cesarina (Italian)                          Lola 55 (Mexican)

Ciccia Osteria (Italian)                  Morning Glory (American)

Cucina Urbana (Italian)                Solare (Italian)

Dija Mara (Indonesian)                  Sovereign (Modern Thai)


For an exceptional experience based on Michelin inspectors, the following restaurants have been given one or more stars…

Supporting Veteran Owned Businesses...

Volunteering is what makes up our modern day Military. The entry into civilian life is a transition that few will understand. Starting a business brings it to a whole new level. Good products and quality focus deserves attention.

Here are our Veteran Owned business suggestions…