Nothing says you’ve adapted to life in SoCal like a weekend of acai bowls, vegetarian food, barre classes and the beach. Yep, I’m a total cliche. (I also worked and choreographed a dance for my friend’s upcoming wedding, but that’s far less exciting.) Here’s a glimpse of the weekend according to my iPhone…
I recently stumbled upon VegNOut in North Park, a casual vegetarian cafe with an aloha vibe that reminds me of a great acai bowl spot in Honolulu. Sadly, this place is closing at the end of the month, so go before it’s gone! The veggie dog (above) is awesome.
Portland-based Barre3, which opened a UTC studio this year, hosted a free barre class this past Saturday by the pool at Hotel La Jolla. I’m more a yogi than a barre devotee, but of all the barre studios I’ve tried, Barre3 is my favorite. The instructors are always welcoming and encouraging, and free classes by the pool ain’t bad either! Check their Facebook page for updates on upcoming free classes in San Diego.
Post-barre acai bowls at the chain juice bar Nektar. Unfortunately, the tropical acai bowl wasn’t anything to write home about—a bit bland and in need of more granola.
I parted ways with my girlfriends after Nektar and met Eaman at La Jolla Shores, a very busy beach that’s ideal for beginner surfers. That day the waves happened to be perfect body boarding conditions, too. While Eaman boarded, I napped. That barre class was hard!
We’d been craving an ultra-classic Italian restaurant, and had kept Venice Pizza House in our back pocket for such an occasion. It’s a family-owned, hole-in-the-wall spot on El Cajon Boulevard, where the owner’s granddaughter was our waitress and soda is served in those red Coca-Cola cups that bring back so many childhood memories. It’s not an everyday sort of meal—I’m still sweating the cheese out of my pores—but it’s the perfect place for an indulgent meal. (Get the cannoli, too!)
Sunday morning brunch at Caroline’s in La Jolla. More on that later this week!
A post-brunch stroll by Scripps Seaside Forum.
Happy Monday!
i have never had acai bowl – Dallas is not trendy enough :(
Sounds like a lovely weekend! Glad we got to hang!
Me too!
Geez, that is such a picturesque weekend. If only ours can look half as good as that. I’ve always wondered if you’re required to practice yoga before you can can try out Barre3?