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January 28th, 2010
New Healthy Produce Alternative in Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA - One of our friends asked the other day if we had seen the movie Food Inc. Although we haven’t, I know that Oprah had on her show yesterday talking about our food supply and how unhealthy it has become due to pesticides, hormones, and just over processing. More and more people around me are trying to be more healthy and eat more “organic and clean.”
I was super excited yesterday to get an email from Lululemon Carlsbad saying that they have partnered with Garden of Eden Community Supported Agriculture to become a drop off of organic and locally grown produce. In order to participate, you must go to the Garden of Eden website and choose your “pledge level.” This is the amount of produce you will receive each week. You can order a box big enough for one to a box big enough for a family of 4-5. Then every Wednesday from 4 – 6 pm, your box is available for pick up from Lululemon Carlsbad Forum. A box of produce for a family of 4-5 is only$164/mo (or $41/week)! I EASILY spend that in a grocery store – without buying that much! Read the rest of this entry »
January 18th, 2010
One of My Favorite Times of Year – San Diego Restaurant Week – NOW!
Yesterday – Sunday, January 17th, San Diego Restaurant Week returned to fabulous restaurants around San Diego County. The event will run from Sunday, January 17th through Friday, January 22nd.
Whether you are looking to dine in Coronado at Peohe’s, 1500 Ocean at the Hotel Del, or Coronado Boathouse 1887, George’s at the Cove or the Marine Room in La Jolla, or maybe Jake’s or Pacifica in Del Mar, the Chart House in Solana Beach, or Blue Fire Grill in La Costa, there are options for everyone!
Now, in its fifth year, San Diego Restaurant Week is an absolute hit. This was started in 2004 to bring patrons to restaurants for a week after the summer boom, when kids are back in school, and business is typically down. Popular, exclusive restaurants started offering three course prix fixe menus consisting of an appetizer, a main course, and dessert for either $20, $30, or $40.
If you look at many of the restaurants’ menus, you will find that many of them are offering the entire three course meal for less than just the main course on a typical night. For those of you who know me and Mike, you know, we love to do nice things on a budget. I guess it is that financial advisor in me! So, we look forward to San Diego Restaurant Week each year. We always use it as an opportunity to visit some old favorites – or take a new culinary adventure!
This year, due to the lagging economy, the restaurants added a second San Diego Restaurant Week. According the San Diego Restaurant Week published reports, the January 2009 week was the most successful ever – with over 180 participating restaurants and a 22% increase in diners over the 2008 event!
At the San Diego Restaurant Week’s website, you will find a comprehensive list of participating restaurants that can be sorted by price, type of cuisine, or location. Have fun and happy dining!
If you have anything you would like to see covered in our blog, please let us know. We are always here to answer questions and meet your San Diego real estate needs.
November 23rd, 2009
Carlsbad, CA – PF Changs Restaurant in Carlsbad Now Open
Carlsbad, CA - If you live in Carlsbad, Encinitas, or Oceanside, you might feel like Mike and I do – that we have been missing some great moderately priced, chain restaurants. These cities all are known for their many, amazing local restaurants, especially along the 101. We have commented on some of our favorites – Swami’s, Honey’s, St. Tropez, etc.
Click below for menu, etc.
November 17th, 2009
San Diego Botanic Gardens – Garden of Lights
As we head into the holiday season, some of local Encinitas businesses are starting to celebrate in style! The San Diego Botanic Gardens will decorate their beautiful 30 acres into a dazzling winter wonderland. They will use over 100,000 sparkling lights to illuminate their trees, palms, flowering plants, and bamboo forest.
They will have activities for the entire family – from horse drawn wagon rides, marshmallow roasting over a fire, holiday crafts, live music, and refreshments. They will even be offering photos with Santa. Read the rest of this entry »
November 11th, 2009
Encinitas Real Estate For Sale – Prices for October 2009
The average days on the market in Encinitas is 60, with an average selling price of about $681,000.
Average selling price is $604k, down a bit from $618k in September
Something else to note – in all price ranges – the high, low, and average – properties sold at over 90% of their listing price.
| B/B | SFt | LP | LP/SF | SP | SP/SF | SP/LP | |
| High | 5/6 | 5,177 | $1,795,888 | $914 | $1,740,000 | $914 | 97% |
| Low | 1/1 | 744 | $199,000 | $205 | $185,500 | $136 | 93% |
| Avg | 3/3 | 1,965 | $705,330 | $373 | $681,423 | $362 | 97% |
October 25th, 2009
New 760 Dialing Procedures Effective Now – October 24, 2009
Carlsbad, CA - According to the Public Utilities Commission, the amount of numbers available in the 760 area code was about to run out. In order to combat this problem, they chose to adopt an area code overlay. 
Effective October 24, 2009, Full Number Dialing Will Be Required For All Local and Long Distance Calls. This will apply to land lines AND cell phones.
New Dialing Rules Checklist
Update your contact information with security and alarm companies.
- Re-program speed dial, auto dial, modems and other telephone equipment with your ten-digit number.
- Update the contact information of friends, family, neighbors, family doctor, etc.
- Start providing your area code when you give out your phone number.
- Inform family and friends of the need to dial 10 digits.
October 5th, 2009
Encinitas Restaurants – Bentley’s Steak and Chop House
Encinitas, CA - Located on the edge of Encinitas and Rancho Santa Fe, there is a wonderful steakhouse that may just be a new family favorite. With a lovely outdoor patio and a quiet, laid back interior, this is a great place for wonderful food and a night out with friends.
Being new to the scene, Bentley’s is hoping to bring you in with coupons in the Carlsbad Clipper or other nightly specials. The Carlsbad Clipper actually has a coupon for dinner for two for $59.99 – a pretty great price for an upscale North County San Diego Steak House. Read the rest of this entry »
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