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All appetizers are half off every Monday night at World Famous (in Pacific/Mission Beach just south of Lahina’s).

Menu excerpt (full prices before 50% discount):

Grilled Artichoke 5.50
Lobster Spring Roll 6.95
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms 6.25
Shrimp and Lobster Martini 7.75
Crunchy Jumbo Shrimp 7.25
Fresh Hawaiian Ahi 7.25
Nut Crusted Brie 6.95
Steamed Fresh Clams 9.95
New Zealand Green or Local Black Shell Mussels 8.25

711 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego, CA 92109-5028

If you’re like me, you’re always on the lookout to find a place to take your dog to allow them to have a good time. San Diego has many good dog parks, and these two places are great places to let them run around off leash.

The first is located in the North County in Del Mar. It is called “Dog Beach”. All one has to do is exit at Via Del La Valle off of the Interstate Five, and proceed West to the Coast Highway. Once at the intersection, turn South, and the beach is immediately a block to the South. Parking is available, although it is limited along the road next to the beach. Parking immediately adjacent to the beach, although a fee is required by the City of Del Mar. Free parking is available on the surrounding streets. The beach is a great place to go and relax with your dog; dogs are allowed to be off leash, and can do whatever they please.

The second location is the dog park at Balboa Park. Balboa Park is already a great place to go to walk your dog. Just off of Laurel Street, and immediately before the main bridge, there is a Dog Play Area. This grassy area allows dogs to intermingle, play, fetch, and all other activities, again off leash.

Both locales provide trash cans and waste bags for the dogs, and always have a good weekend crowd of owners to discuss dog care, and to laugh at any dog related antics.

Those living in East County who might be craving a good salmon steak or grilled tuna feel that they might have to drive out to San Diego’s Embarcadero to Anthony’s Fish Grotto for some good dining.

That’s not necessary, as there are many good seafood dining establishments nearby. However, Anthony’s is known for their good service and good food and they have the dining awards to prove it. So just drive over to the Anthony’s in La Mesa for a wonderful dining experience (there are a couple scattered in San Diego County).

Everything is nice, clean, and casual. The service is fantastic and your food is served to you in a timely manner. Enjoy your halibut or fish and chips while looking out over at the duck pond nearby. The price is not cheap however it is worth it just to dine there. The portions are very filling and even the appetizers might get you to loosen up the notches in your belt.

The customer service is superb. Anthony’s has won at least eight San Diego Union-Tribune Readers’ awards for best service and seafood. So you’d like to eat Anthony’s food but don’t have the time to sit and dine out? That’s not a problem since the restaurant sells tuna and other kinds of marine foods to go.

Anthony’s is a good place to take the kids. They have an excellent child’s menu and after dinner, take them out to the pond to feed the ducks (there is a dispenser for duck feed at 25 cents a handful).

Anthony’s Fish Grotto is just across the 8 Freeway going toward La Mesa from El Cajon. It’s a great place for a light lunch or a casual dinner and unlike the Embarcadero downtown, there is plenty of parking available.

San Diego has a ton of great places to enjoy low cost food and drink during happy hour. Most establishments start happy hour around 3 or 4 pm and end shortly before their normal dinner rush.

Old Town, downtown, and the beach communities have a bunch of places that sharply discount their food and drinks. Most have half-price appetizers and beers on tap a buck or two off the normal price . . .

PB Bar & Grill and Moondoggies - both located in Pacific Beach - have great deals. So do all of the Joe’s Crabshacks . . .

Guadalahara’s in Old Town has FREE appetizers in the bar area . . .

When Jules calls me about this plan for Saturday night I’m skeptical. “The Shout House. It’s dueling pianos.” Pardon me? Will the pianos be armed? Should I be worried about getting caught in the crossfire? After several cracks about the pianos settling a mob vendetta Jules tells me to shut up and be there so I am, 4th and G, already half drunk because I figure if I’m going to enjoy piano music on my Saturday night I’d better at least be sufficiently loaded. I have an immediate and horrifying flashback to my baby sister’s piano recitals, 200 untalented kids playing variations of the same song while their tearfully proud parents applaud deafeningly in my ear.

The Shout House is nothing like this. The Shout House is awesome.

We walk in and in about 20 seconds I’m rocking out to Metallica, except it’s not Metallica, it’s Metallica on the piano. Anybody who doesn’t think this is the coolest thing on earth by definition hasn’t been to the Shout House, because after one night there I’m completely convinced that no song wouldn’t sound better played on those dueling pianos. But wait, there’s more. Not only is the piano totally sweet, but the lyrics are changed up to be hilarious. Is it risqué? Uh huh. Dirty? Oh you bet. Will you hear things you won’t be able to repeat at the church social? Most definitely. Throw in a group of dancing waiters, excellent booze, and personalized birthday songs guaranteed to make your boss/brother-in-law/roommate piss his pants in humiliation and you’ve got maybe the best joint in the Gaslamp district.

Dueling pianos man. Bring some dollar bills for song requests and leave the prudey friend at home. You won’t be disappointed.

When one drives off of Highway 67 into the small city of Santee, one would probably not think much of it except for the Target shopping center off of the corner of Mission Gorge and Cuyamaca. To go further into Santee, one would find the Albertson’s shopping center and a small yogurt place safely tucked away among a smoothie store, a gym, and a Starbucks.

This place, known as Go Get Yogurt, is a local favorite. Flavors range from the classic chocolate and vanilla to more interesting ones like cookies and cream, mocca, and even “grasshopper” (a mint-flavored yogurt). Some of the flavors change every day which gives the customer a different flavor to please the palate.

Not only does Go Get Yogurt satisfy the sweet teeth of its patrons but it donates the tips to local charities such as high school sports teams or to help out a particular individual in need. They are also an active participant in the Santee community as well. Once a year, they give a party where the proceeds go back into schools and other local causes.

Go Get Yogurt is a great place to grab a bite to eat any day or to escape the scorching summer sun of the San Diego inland area. A child-size cup of yogurt offers a generous portion for just under $3.00 and for a dollar more, one can add a topping (there are several). This establishment also offers nutritional information on their yogurt products for those who are watching what they eat. It’s a great place to sit down and relax to a refreshing dessert.

Whether one is a competitor, a weekend warrior, or fitness buff, a good weekend jog starts at the entrance of Torrey Pines State Reserve. The Reserve, which is a part of the California State Parks system, is located just south of Del Mar on the Highway 101, and just north of the Torrey Pines Golf Course. Parking can be found in the Reserve for six dollars; however, the lots can become quite full early during the summer or a particularly warm weekend. Parking can also be found on the Coast Highway for free, although one might have to circle for several minutes.

From the entrance sign, the route begins heading straight along the road, past the entrance station. On the left, one can enjoy invigorating views of the Pacific. The road then arcs up in a moderate but steady ascent. The Park Service has laid out running/walking trails on the shoulders of the road; but one can also run in the road as long as they keep a wary eye for traffic. The road curves up into the bluffs and under the boughs of the Torrey Pine, the rarest pine tree in North America.

Once half-way up the hill, the runner will notice graded steps; take the steps, and pass the trail-head of the “Guy Fleming Trail”. It is likely that at this point both your legs and your lungs will be working overtime if you are moving at a good pace! Once past the “Guy Fleming”, one will be treated to views of the Reserve itself, the ocean, and La Jolla. The hill ends at the Reserve visitor center, three quarters of a mile from the entrance station. Should you need it, water and restrooms are available at the top.

If you are athletically inclined, or enjoying the weather, one can continue on the road to the Reserve’s southern boundary and beyond. The distance from the Visitor Center to the boundary is approximately one mile. Beyond the southern boundary lies a path that runs past the golf course. It is worth noting that the park road from entrance to Southern boundary is the route of the original California Highway 101. Past the visitor center on the road, one enjoys splendid views of the Reserve, as noted earlier, and the expanses of the East. On especially clear days, one can view the peaks of San Jacinto and San Gorgonio, occasionally snow capped. Happy Trails!

it’s wednesday. you’ve successfully made it through monday and tuesday, but have a sneaking suspicion that you may need a little extra boost to get over that proverbial “hump.” it’s time to get out of the house, but you’d rather not spend the next morning staring at a fist full of tylenol and a can of 7-up regretting that last glass of wine. enter kava.

an eclectic little den, the kava lounge is located at 2812 kettner blvd, just a stones throw from I-5 and the airport. it is an unexpected and inviting little haven in the midst of so much traffic. inside the lights are too low to reach the corners of the room, but the music goes wall to wall. wednesday nights answer to the name “green machine” and belong to vinyl guru dj charlie rock. one of san diego’s pioneer hip hop and funk djs, charlie rock glides seamlessly from neo-soul to jazz to funk to hip hop and back again. he’ll catch you off guard with those songs you forgot you loved so much.

the place has a very relaxed, natural vibe which is itself intoxicating, but not to worry: there’s a bar that also offers its own natural intoxication. it boasts an impressive selection of organic beers and wines (not to mention a rice vodka that’ll make you want to slap your mother). and of course, there’s kava. for those just finding out about this nifty litttle drink, a little background information is in order. made from a polynesian root, kava is completely non alcoholic and was originally enjoyed by royal families in the south pacific. it is quickly gaining popularity today due to its pleasurable rejuvenating effects. it sooths the body while awakening the mind. unfortunately it will also awaken any childhood memories you may have of eating dirt. a small price to pay for its pleasant effect. the only other small price is, well, the small price. at only $2 a shot it’s a lot more affordable than a vodka tonic. and a lot less menacing come thursday morning.

There’s been a lot of news in the past year about the cross on Mt. Soledad in La Jolla. But no matter what you feel about keeping the cross there or having it removed, it’s still worth a visit to that beautiful spot to see the Veterans Memorial Walls.

Six walls have been erected below the cross, which hold plaques honoring men and women in the military who served during wartime or peace keeping times, and whose service has been verified. These black granite plaques are family tributes, and usually have an etched photograph of the honoree as well as information about his or her service.

You’ll see many people taking a drive up to the top of the mountain for the magnificent view of the coastline and also looking east to the Cuyamaca mountains. Then they discover the walls with the plaques. It’s quite moving to walk along and read about the veterans and think about their service. Sometimes a visitor even finds a plaque honoring someone they knew, or encounters a veteran who perhaps served on the same ship. It’s a great experience!