One of the many perks of my job is to meet-up with amazing volunteers to chat books and business.
On Thursday, I had an opportunity to travel a bit north to a quaint coastal town, Encinitas for a lunch date with a volunteer. We visited Via Italia Trattoria (don't ask me how to pronounce it!) for restaurant week. Via Italia Trattoria has a very Italian, homey feel with owner Paolo welcoming you at the door. The volunteer, Suzy has been there several times so we had great service! I enjoyed a three-course meal, including lentil soup, braised short ribs and bread pudding. It was so delicious! I will definitely be back to explore their regular menu options soon.
Encinitas is parked along the famous Coast Highway 101 and is still considered by many to be an “unspoiled and unchanged reminder of the era of Hwy 101.” The downtown area has retained its beachy, artsy, Hwy 101 culture, which is one of the many reasons you should check it out!
There are fun restaurants, like Solace and The Moonlight Lounge, great art exhibits, a weekly farmers market (Wednesdays), cute clothing shops and surf. Feeling zen? Check out the Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens!
Have fun in Encinitas!
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| Picture by Nick Califf |
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