The place is pretty far down on 10th Ave., I believe it’s the very last building on the left hand side of 10th, right by Petco Park… Anyway, a group of her workout buddies were celebrating a birthday so I decided to tag along. Rumor was happy hour was from 5-8 so of course we showed up at 7:57pm ready to order like the cheapos we are. We rannn from the parking garage to make it with 3 minutes to spare, good work team, or so we thought… We plop down on a bar stool like heyyyy, ok what’s your happy hour, all to be told eh it ended at 7.

Of course. Cool, perfect. Great. Pause… Grrrrr. Eyeroll, fine? I guess?

Anyway after our happy hour heartbreak, we ordered a few cocktails and some sushi anyway, it turned out to be not so bad because the place is reasonably priced. We got one appetizer, 2 tall drinks each (We’re thirrrrsty) and 2 sushi rolls for $45 bucks regular priced.

So what did we eat? We both shared the veggie pot stickers which were deeeelicious. Dipped in Sriracha and extra jalapenos added of course, and then we each got the Veggie Roll, which was delicious as well. I’m not a sushi extraordinaire or anything but it seemed to be good sushi to me? Then again I did not order any raw fish so I couldn’t really rate that for you guys, sorry, let me know?

The great part about this place was the size of their rolls, I love giant sushi rolls. Theirs were almost TOO big but that’s not really a complaint.

Service: The service was good. It got off to a bit of a rough start, it took them about 5 minutes to take our bar order, they were messing with a phone order or something, but after that it went well.

Layout: The restaurant is set up with small tables around one large center consoled bar, with an outside patio you can eat on. The outside is pretty cool because they have fire pits you eat around, a fun place to go with a large party. It was almost like a sushi bonfire. It got too hot at one point so we moved inside, but it’s still a great option for group dinners.

Dress: The attire is Downtown Casual. You could get away wearing pretty much anything here. From flip flops to going out clothing, people were in a mix of everything, pretty much the normal Sushi Restaurant attire, definitely not a fancy place.

Hours: Open for Lunch & Dinner, waiting to hear exact hours.

Menu: For the Dragon Den menu please click here.

Overall a fun place to try out, I am sure it will be a verrrry popular spot when Petco Park opens back up for the ballgames. Good food, good prices, can’t expect much more than that!

It is the perfect place to have a large dinner or birthday party, pretty big with lots of room, 8,000 square feet to be exact and not to mention a giant bar which makes waiting for a table no big deal. You probably won’t have to wait too long for a seat though, there’s seating for 60 around the large, rectangular bar, 140 in the restaurant and another 60 on the patio outside (plus 40-50 more in the upstairs private dining room).

For dinner I had the most delicious salad ever. I of course was difficult and ordered just lettuce, mozzarella and avocado, plain you say? No way so perfect mmm. Everything was so fresh and there was no shortage of giant chunks of yummy cheese and avocado. I also ordered a side of Asparagus which was grilled and topped with shredded parmesan cheese, again yummm and then ate a million pieces of their cheddar puffs. A flaky roll full of melted cheddar cheese, maybe the yummiest thing ever. Other people ordered the spicy shrimp and baked artichoke, both of which were also so tasty. We were going out after so I didn’t want to over do the meal but I ended up eating too much anyway.

A bit more info:

Menu: New American classic cuisine which is divided into 7 sections: Bites, Smalls, Greens, Ocean, Ranch, Farm. Crab cakes, seafood, meats, salads, veggies, desserts, cocktails…

Ambiance: The decor is open, roomy, casual, modern. Cool lighting, lamps, couches, tables…

Attire: Something Downtownish. Some people were in suits, but others were casual. I would dress as if you were going to a nice dinner. Most casual I would go would be nice jeans.

Crowd: The crowd was a mix between your everyday SD scenesters 21-30 as well as local San Diegans. Couples, singles, dinner parties. The crowd appeared to be an upperclass crowd or at least people pretending to be .

And in case you are wondering who is behind the place, it’s a combination between the owner of Stingaree, and San Diego’s own “top chef” Brian Malarkey. Wondering where the name came from? Well, last Summer, Malarkey and his wife were driving past the Del Mar racetrack and an epiphany occurred.

“I love horse racing and I usually go to opening day every year, and I didn’t get to go,” he recalled. “I was whining about it because I always wear my seersucker suit on opening day. I said, ‘I guess have to keep my seersucker suit in the closet for another year.’ Then she said —- that’s cool —- seersucker.”

Malarkey hit up Google and found that “seersucker” was Hindu for milk and sugar (“so we had the dessert down already”) and that the lightweight, pinstriped fabric of the same name was used in the late 1800′s by the lower classes and then adopted by the rich as a cool, comfortable summer classic. The only adaptation Malarkey made was a new spelling with “Sea” at the beginning to showcase his cooking expertise in seafood.

Overall a cool place that I don’t regret checking out Saying a lot because I am picky.

Searsucker Restaurant & Bar

Hours: 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays

Where: 611 Fifth Ave., San Diego

Cuisine: New American Classic

Executive Chef: Brian Malarkey

Info: 619-233-7327

Web: searsucker.com

I took the actual cupcakes out of the wrappers once they were done, and placed them all on a giant pink plate. These pics don’t do them justice what-so-everrrr, they really were quite delicious, and did not look this messy in person, I hope? Maybe they did oh well. Anyway, a fun, easy idea for any Hello Kitty fan out there whether 8 or 28! She loved them so it was a job well done

Things I used:

* Duncan Hines Red Velvet cake mix. Makes 24 cupcakes and available at most grocery stores.

* Pillsbury Funfetti Vanilla frosting, available at most grocery stores.

* Hot pink sprinkles, available at most grocery stores.

* Hello Kitty edible cupcake toppers. Available at Party City or online here.

Making them was pretty easy. Bake the cupcakes and let them cool for about one hour… Too hard to frost them hot. Begin to frost the cupcakes after they’re cool. I used a left over Yogurtland spoon so the frosting was nice and smooth. I also let the frosting get a little bit hot, you can even microwave it for 10 seconds to ensure it’s smooth

After frosting, I immediately covered the freshly frosted cupcakes entirely with hot pink sprinkles and plopped the giant kitty head in the middle. I only bought 1 pack so I only decorated 1/2 of them ;/ After all that I took the cupcake wrappers off to make them look like mini cakes! Also saves other people the hassle of the wrapper.

Cute, easy and delicious! Happy Birfday Megs xoxo

“Basically you pick a yogurt or oatmeal flavor and add the toppings you want.” she said. Your delicious choices are: Blackberry Cobbler, Apple Pie, Banana Brown Betty, Banana Peanut Butter Crunch, Bananas Foster, Peaches n’ Cream or Strawberries n’ Cream. Yogurt and oatmeal concoctions can also be individually crafted with countless dried fruit, granola, fresh fruit, candy and nut toppings.

I initially wanted banana but they were out so I of course was fat and got the Apple Pie one. So much for my healthy snack? After I went to www.coffeebean.com to learn about the calories of the oatmeals and they conveniently didn’t have it available. I hope it’s not worse than I think :/

Overall the oatmeal was super tasty and seems pretty healthy if you get it with a simple fruit like banana. The apple pie was almost like a dessert, a bit too sweet. Next time I would ask for less sugary topping or just hope for bananas being in stock. Definitely a must try for all though.

To find a Coffee Bean near you click here.

Jamba Juice has 3 delicious flavors of oatmeal to choose from… apple-cinnamon, blueberry-blackberry, or banana, all topped with a ehhh not so healthy brown sugar crumble. I eat it anyway, too good not to. My favorite is for sure the banana.

Although the calorie and sugar count isn’t anything to write home about, it’s not too bad for an entire breakfast. Besides you can leave off the brown sugar if you want to reduce the sugar intake. Overall an easy, but healthy start to your morning for those of us who always seem to be in a rush

To find the closest Jamba Juice to you click here!

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I tried a handful of Trim 360′s products and all of them were super yummy while of course being super healthy. My favorite items were the Carmel Brownie bars, yummmm tasted like a full on brownie, and the Berry Smoothies. Both were soooo good and definitely did not taste “healthy”. I love having quick snacks that I know are good for me, that are super easy to make and taste delicious!

What is also cool is you can have a FREE 30 day trial to test out Trim 360′s products. See for yourself how yummy their food is and try out the 30 day FREE trial!

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Areeee you kidding me with this sandwich? Can I even call it a sandwich considering there is no bread, instead 324 meat patties… one on top of another? YUCK. If you haven’t seen this disgusting sandwich yet, here it is. The newest treat KFC has to offer, the Double Down. What exactly does this sandwich consist of? Two deep fried chicken patties which serve as buns, two pieces of bacon and two melted slices of cheese all slathered in mayonnaise. Barf. What’s even worse? KFC has sold over 10 milllllllllion of these in just ONE month! They were only supposed to have the sandwich on their menu until Sunday, but hey, ten million of you fatties bought em so why stop selling them now!? I mean really? Deep friend chicken in mayo bacon and American cheese? That’s like my worst nightmare. Glad they claim it’s “low carb” did they forget there are massive amounts of carbs, sodium, fat and calories in this thing?

I bet you’re wondering just exactly how many calories something like this actually contains? Well, KFC claims online that the sandwich has only 540 calories and 32 grams of fat but yyyyyeah right! It’s been reported that it actually has about 1,228 calories and I wouldn’t be surprised if it had more. 1,288 calories? That is practically my daily intake. And people wonder why they’re fat. If you eat pure greasy fried fat? You’re gonna be fat.

I feel like this sandwich is the Snuggie of sandwiches. People buy it just because it’s so absurd and laughable, they try it just to say they did. Anyway, can’t wait to hear about all you sickos who’ve tried this thing, no holding back on me now!

Not gonna lie, when I first pulled up to the Peppermill Restaurant on Las Vegas Blvd. I was a bit skeptical. The outside is not the most inviting, however what is inside totally makes up for it They say never judge a book by it’s cover and that’s totally the case when it comes to the Peppermill.

As soon as you enter the Peppermill you’ll notice it has a Denny’s/diner vibe to it however it’s sooo much better than any crappy Denny’s. The entire place is lit up with neon pink and purple lights and the lamps above every table? PINK Flamingos! I loveeee flamingos and neon pink lights, I was instantly soooo excited. I l-l-loveeee unique restaurants!

Ok, so if you ever make it here you HAVE to get the fruit appetizer. I get it as a meal because yea, it’s that big. I was the happiest girl alive when it came to the table. It came with a delicious banana bread loaf, accompanied with marshmallow sauce, which was a meal itself. Whoever invented the banana bread/marshmallow combo is a genius Soooo good.

The actual fruit plate is huge, 4 people could easily share it. It comes with an entire pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, bananas, kiwis, strawberries, grapes, oranges and my favorite watermelon… then they kick it up yet another level and top it off with rainbow sherbet. Ahhh it really is the yummiest $14.50 you could spend.

The rest of the menu doesn’t disappoint either. I was so full from my fruit bowl I had to take my salad home. They have super yummy chicken salads, and I am very picky about my chicken, has to be nice, white and clean They have so many delicious options and the best part is they’re open 24 hours! They also serve booze 24 hours a day and are known for having a super cool and cozy fireside lounge to sip your cocktails by.

The menu is mostly American… Omelets, sandwiches, salads, burgers, wraps, sundaes, etc… total diner menu, but all the food is fresh and surprisingly great quality! Good job yelp, Peppermill really is the best fruit bowl I have had in town so far and a cool low key hangout to hit up when you’re sick of the casinos. So next time you’re in Vegas and craving a tasty snack or drink at 6am, hit up Peppermill on Las Vegas Blvd. you won’t be sorry Peppermill is located between the Stardust and Riviera Hotels.

For more info and address, please visit: http://www.peppermilllasvegas.com/

We initially wanted to try out the SW Steakhouse but due to Cinco De Mayo madness they were booked, good thing because next up was Botero. Botero overlooks the XS Nightclub and pool area at Encore so you can eat either a Summery poolside lunch or an indoor dinner. The interior is circular, similar to the layout of XS. Picture giant pillars covered in white, diamond-quilted leather, and as the restaurant centerpiece? A gigantic glossy, black seated lady sculpture inspired by Colombian Artist Fernando Botero. Overall, Botero has a super modern yet fun ambiance suitable for all ages and personalities Now onto the yummy part, the food… I have never been so indecisive when ordering before, the menu was amazing! Veggies, chicken, fish, mac and cheese, how could I ever choose? I decided not to be totally fat and started off with their parmesan, asparagus, pistachio salad which was great. Oh wait then we ordered the mushroom ravioli so I suppose I wasn’t all that healthy ;/ The ravioli were delicious, small portion but delicious, wasn’t too mushroomy at all. Great appetizer to share.

For the main course we shared the Halibut. I didn’t want to over eat so we ordered a bunch of sides and split the halibut. The halibut comes poached but that sounded weird so we ordered it blackened. The chef had no problem preparing it that way for us which was nice. Accommodating staff? How odd? I definitely recommend the halibut blackened, it was soooo delicious. A bit spicy but cooked to perfection. Best halibut I have had in years, maybe even forever?

For sides we ordered broccoli which had chopped garlic and tomato pieces mixed in, and also the jalapeno carrots. Those were a bit soft, but amazing flavor. I love spicy food! Everything was so so good. Curious about who is behind the food? Botero is run by Chef Mark LoRusso, formerly of Wynn Las Vegas’ Tableau.

Cocktail wise I decided to order a margarita because after all, it was Cinco de Mayo. I didn’t think it would be good considering we were at a fancy steakhouse, but it was delicious! I tweeted to Wynn about loving Botero and they replied back that I had to try the Seated Lady cocktail, one of their signature champagne cocktails. Now I’ll have to go back just to try it out, sounds delish!

Botero definitely is a place to go for any occasion, a date, girls night out, poolside lunch… some of the best food ever, amazing decor, great staff, and delicious cocktails, what more could you need?

To check out Botero’s website please click here.

I mentioned in a post earlier this week eating at a restaurant called Boa in Hollywood, but I didn’t talk about anything other than seeing Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner on a date, soooo I wanted to tell you guys more about this place because it is a great restaurant to visit for a special event, date or even just a yummy dinner if you’re local.

Cathleen, Arika & I celebrating @ Boa on Sunset

BOA Steakhouse is a contemporary American steakhouse. Think steaks, seafood, veggies, a little something for everyone, with an award winning wine list. Boa Steakhouse has a few locations, Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, Santa Monica & Las Vegas (Inside Caesar’s Palace Forum Shops). We decided to go with the Hollywood location just because it seemed like the most fun place to celebrate a birthday.

As soon as you pull up to Boa on Sunset you get the LA vibe. Valet is waiting to park your car, there are a few lingering paparazzi, and everyone is dressed to impress. The venue alone is really unique with a high energy. The entire inside is decorated as if you are outside, lots of branches and trees. The area we sat in also had a removable ceiling so even though we were indoors, we could feel the outside air seeping through. Don’t worry though, if you get too chilly they have super warm heaters you can turn off and on throughout the night.

We started off with the Goat Cheese Baklava, who would have guessed that I would actually like it. Yum! It was pretty small though so order a few if you have more than two people. Then for dinner I had the Sea Bass. It was ok, not amazing, not bad. I wish I had ordered the Summer Pasta that the others got, it was sooo yummy.

The other menu items I tried and loved were the broccoli, asparagus, and salmon.

I also really liked their infused vodka. They make their own with watermelon and pineapple mixed. It was pretty strong though, so I added a splash of Sprite. Overall a super fun venue to dress cute at and celebrate a special event at. Chances you see a celebrity are high, you can take cute pictures, and eat a delicious meal all in one stop. Next date night in LA, try out Boa!

Also, if you are interested, the top I am wearing is actually a dress from lulus.com. I initially had it on as a dress however it was a bit chilly out so I paired it up with my rushed leggings and a belt as a top. Super cute piece to own because it can be worn as a dress or top!

Mine is a size Medium, and the dress comes in light pink, white or black. Hot pink is sold out