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Date-Aversary at the Brigantine in Del Mar

We were looking for someplace fun to celebrate our Sixth Date-aversary.  That’s the sixth anniversary of our first date, and it happened to fall on a warm Saturday night.  We are huge oyster fans, and The Brigantine Seafood and Oyster Bar in Del Mar had been on our bucket list[…]

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Going Veggie at Plumeria Encinitas

I have to admit that we were a bit apprehensive about going to a totally vegetarian restaurant. We’re omnivorous and all, but meat, seafood, cheese, and decadent desserts are more our style. But we have accepted this challenge (to eat up and down Hwy 101), so we can’t break the[…]

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Maurizio’s: Square One

Eating Up (And Down) 101 in Encinitas I challenged my husband to dining at all the restaurants on 101 in Encinitas.  I hope we will not end up 300 lbs. before we finish!  Maybe this will motivate us to be more diligent in our workouts. Begin at the Beginning Our[…]

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Cocktails and a Roxy menu

The Roxy, Rockin’ Since the ‘70s

We’re on a quest to eat our way up and down Highway 101 through all the restaurants in Encinitas.  It’s Date Night, and we’re on Restaurant Number Two:  The Roxy! Know Your History Longtime Encinitans may remember that The Roxy was originally an ice cream shop when it opened at[…]

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