Paddling the Mississippi River in Memphis Tennessee

30-foot Voyageur canoes,

“Paddle,” shouted our guide. “Paddle hard. We need to cross the river in front of this barge.” Never have you seen a bunch of middle-aged women and one young sprite man paddle for their lives! Fortunately for us novice canoers, the Mississippi River is really low. Continue Reading →

Let’s Sushi Together at Banbu Sushi Bar and Grill

So you feel like some sushi? Great! There are about a hundred places in San Diego where you can go, but what if you want to go to a special place? What if you have out-of-town company or a date that you really want to impress? You need upscale sushi. You need “date night” sushi. You need Banbu Sushi in La Mesa.  Continue Reading →

Del Cerro’s Texas Style BBQ and Sports Bar at Del’s Hideout

Executive Chef Tim Eylens

The first thing you do when you come to Del’s Hideout is order the onion rings. Then you can look around and notice that it is part Sports Bar, part BBQ, part Family Restaurant and part Neighborhood Hangout with Retro Arcade Games, a secure kid’s play area for children under 10, and many televisions. Continue Reading →

Antica Trattoria Serves up Simple and Tasty Sicilian Cuisine in La Mesa

Antica Trattoria Dining room

Sicilian cuisine celebrates the sea and the sun. The southern Italian island has been influenced over millennia by Italy, Greece, Spain, France, and various Arab countries. The cuisine highlights the use of fresh vegetables, fish, and beef and that is exactly what you will find at Trattoria Antica. Continue Reading →

Bell’s Up Winery

To some people, the moment of change is when something traumatic happens in their life and they realize – Wait, I’m not happy. Or someone passes away. Co-owner and winemaker Dave Specter decided he no longer wanted to be a tax attorney and wanted to make changes to his life. The moment of change was when he left the security of his career to make wine.  Co-owner and business manager Sara Specter’s moment was when her mentor died at the young age of 48.  Continue Reading →