S E C R E T . L I V E S . O F . C A R L S B A D . W I V E S…read more Each Monday, a group of Carlsbad wives meet at The Henry to brainstorm with fellow multi-level-marketing skincare and makeup pros. Their spouses have no clue about their MLM side-gig. Here are the meeting notes from this week: {*meeting called to order. Attendees present: Alexandra, Isabella, Anastasia, and Biancia*} 1) Isabella has a secret recording of the Regional Manager saying something mildly inappropriate and the group agreed they should keep it, "just in case". Action Item: make a backup copy 2) Biancia whispers "I'm so gonna crush it" to her cat before every Zoom. Action Item: no actions necessary 3) Even better, Alexandra practices her sales pitch using the Chipotle guy. Action Item: also try with the Amazon guy 4) Shortly before the meeting, Isabella texted she was "on her way" when she was still fully horizontal in bed. Action item: don't binge-watch late-night chick flicks while ugly-crying about that guy from Vegas who ghosted you 5) Bianca came clean that she sometimes writes "per my last email" when there is no last email. Action Item: the group agreed this never works 6) Alexandra left last week's happy hour early, went home to immediately online-stalk those who stayed to see if it got better without her. Action Item: it always does 7) Isabella is still smoking the weed that she found in the HR director's desk drawer. Action Item: notice there's a "we" in "weed" 8) Long before joining the team, Anastasia was in a cult for the free food, then ratted them out to the Feds for the reward cash. Action Item: activate RFP (red flag) protocol 9) Bianca has been pretending to like cashew milk for three years because it sounded way cooler than cow milk. Action Item: switch to chocolate cashew milk 10) Sales are up 32% and there are no longer any inventory issues. {*meeting adjourned*} Pro tip: A beautiful new eatery at The Forum. The food is fresh, well prepared, and pricey. You should be able to afford it though if your name has four or more syllables.

I love the Henry! Everything is so good. Korean Prime Skirt Steak, Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Spicy Tuna…read more& Crispy Rice, Short Rib Potstickers - yummmm! @management please please please allow the Chicken & Avocado salad to be ordered during dinner time!! I've heard amazing things but I only frequent & DoorDash during dinner time and it disappears off your menu during dinner time:(

SAGO is one of those places you go for the experience just as much as the food! Best place for a…read moregirls night out. The space is stunning and the menu is tapas-style Asian fusion, perfect for sharing. Our favorites were the cucumber salad, boa buns and steak plate! As the night goes on, it turns into more of a lounge with a DJ, so it gets loud and energetic. Service was quick and fun, and everything came out fast. Definitely a must visit

such a vibe!! great drinks and asian food for girls or date…read morenight. Service was on point and we our food very quickly. 10/10 spot for ambience and a night out.

Tonight I got the Moroccan quinoa salad. It was fantastic!!…read more I got it with dressing on the side, which was perfect because I could go lighter on the dressing. Next time I might add additional shrimp (I like a lot of shrimp) and I'll get it with no fried garbanzo beans to make it lower calorie. Louise our server was fantastic: friendly and helpful! Perfect meal

Love the atmosphere and vibe of this restaurant. Food was delicious and satisfying. Tgey have a…read moregreat menu; evetything sounding good! We had great service! The only negative was the long wait for food. But... the food was definitely worth the wait. Next time we are in the area, we will come back!

This is always a great dining experience. We took some time after being back in town to come here…read more We both knew that we wanted to dine inside with the cold weather and we were not sure if the Little Italy and PB locations had inside seating, or enough of it. We ordered 1 Chicken Sandwich and 2 Cobb Salad, a shake, and water. Everything was delicious as usual. Staff was very customer service oriented. Our order came out in about 12-15 minutes, and we were able to find a table next to the large TV screen to watch the NBA Game. We love how consistently delicious the food is here. We also like that this location has inside dining. Thanks!

My son picked up a kids meal to try. The chicken was dried. The cookie was delicious…read more Large indoor seating. Plenty of parking.

This restaurant is new to the Village Square shopping area. They should have advertised that they…read morewere open because I had no idea. My husband and I dropped by for an early dinner. We sat at the bar and were served immediately. I had the lettuce wraps and my husband had a pepperoni pizza. Both were very good. The lettuce wrap had a little bit of spice to the sauce but all was good. I also had a very refreshing rose sangria. It's a fairly small place but the menu is broad and staff is very friendly and welcoming.

The only thing consistent with this new location, is the inconsistency of both their service and…read morefood. It just isn't in the same league as their other more established locations. The inside is quite small with a limited number of tables, and their back service area seems to be quite cramped, and in a constant state of confusion and disarray. It's also nearly always quite chilly in the restaurant, to the point of being uncomfortable. We loved the Solana Beach location, but sadly, this is a pale replacement. We have been loyal CPK customers for many years, but not sure loyalty is going to be enough to keep us going back to this location.

Harvest Market at Fox Point Farms is such a gem and quickly became one of my favorite weekend…read morespots. The vibe is relaxed, welcoming, and just feels good the second you walk in. The food is incredibly fresh and perfect if you're looking for healthy, on-the-go options that don't sacrifice flavor. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or hanging out for a bit, everything feels thoughtfully made and high quality. It's also one of those rare places that truly works for everyone -- families, friends catching up, casual dates, or even a solo stop. And the fact that it's dog-friendly is the cherry on top If you're looking for a laid-back spot with great food and a community feel, this is definitely worth checking out!

The grocery store is definitely cute spanning various items for wine and a great charcuterie board…read morewith organic vegetables from the premise. There's also really cute to dog oriented, snack, snacks, and outfits. I'll have to check out their wine in more detail. I mean from the grocery store if you head back then you go straight into the farm grounds. There is a 12 or $15 charge for a farm tour but if you have kids, it's perfect cause you get to go see the farm animals, including the owner's horse and they have a cute little train ride. In the back is also a brewery of their craft brews. See them in pictures I've added. I definitely need to go back to check out the craft brewery. -No dogs allowed on the farm portion I went upstairs to have brunch, which is a new addition to the area. Staff was definitely attentive. I recommend making reservations for this so that you get the tables either outside overlooking the farm or the field. We did a walk-in for four people so we could only get a table on the inside. It's definitely a cool place to hang out temperature wise. Food was pretty quick to come out. Portion sizes are moderate to big that we had to take home some stuff. We did have an issue where the chicken was undercooked, but they were able to remedy that very quickly. Definitely get the beet hummus. I only wish they had more crudités accompany it. You can see it only came out in a small little dish. Probably would recommend either sizing down the hummus or going up on the vegetables to make it a little bit more complete. The chicken and pancake was definitely interesting and not what I expected. Pancake is carrot and lemon, but you can't really taste the lemon. It only had sparse carrot in it, but definitely still worth a taste. The chicken was definitely savory and more herby so it kind of overpowered the pancake a bit. Definitely chicken packed. Fries came out pretty soggy, which was a downside. The root vegetable has looked pretty good and it was definitely a sizable portion. The eggs and pasture was a little bit interesting in the sense that day. It was kind of a fried egg surrounded by a pasta sauce and then there's bread ciabatta slices on the plate. It's pretty good not overly salty or overly tart for the sauce. Definitely a good keto/Paleo option if you don't eat the bread. We also had their banana bread, which was really good - it wasn't able to take pictures of it since we demolished it pretty quickly. I highly recommend any bakery items. It's a very family friendly affair as we saw large families with numerous children coming in and you can have a place to let the dogs run in the small field front of the restaurant. I saw a lot of other families is bringing their dogs out onto the patio portion of the restaurant. Overall, the ambience is very family friendly and I would definitely come back here again for a chill morning brunch. Note that they close at 1 PM for brunch! Warning: that there's a limited parking so you need to get there early! They will have a traffic mediator once it's full

Perfectly poached eggs! I usually get the pancakes or french toast, but this visit, I opted for…read moresomething savory as I got a sweetened latte. I came midweek to meetup with friends and was grateful that the server did not rush us. Short and sweet review; I will definitely be back! Pros: - friendly - al fresco and indoor dining - plenty of parking Cons: - chalkboard prices did not match what I was charged - scent of burning candles was horrible; made the whole interior smell like the restroom

We went here recently after a local doctors appointment. It…read morewas an overcast day, so we sat inside. Service was on the slow side for two people, although we watched a large table get served much faster. I was a bit disappointed on this visit versus the previous years. It feels like both the service and the quality of service is slipping. They used to have fresh squeezed OJ and it turned out to be more of a carton Tropicana style product now. Definitely not the same. On a brighter note, they do have fresh roasted coffee and are dog friendly., #TheCottage #Encinitas #FreshBrewedCoffee #NoFreshSqueezedJuice

Had a 5/5 experience celebrating a birthday brunch here! The food is phenomenal- the sopes benny…read morehad the most tender lamb birria and the churro & french toast was heavenly! Not pictured but also delicious were the popsicle margaritas. The mango popsicle was perfect for the hot day. A special shoutout to Theresa for her cheerful and uplifting service. All the staff we encountered were lovely but she went out of her way to make sure we were well taken care of and felt special celebrating. I've visited both Cocina de Barrio locations and loved my experiences at each. Will definitely be back and highly recommend you try them to dive into delicious Mexican dishes with great service!

Fantastic experience. The recipes are elevated and fun, fresh, and delicious…read more We had the cucumber jalepeno margarita, the Paloma, the shrimp tacos, fish tacos, ceviche, guacamole and chips, and churros. Everything was incredible, the standout being the mezcal raisin sauce on the shrimp tacos- trust me when I say you'll be thinking about it. Definitely enjoy their happy hour and unique take on traditional recipes.

Came here with a friend on Easter Sunday around 9:30 PM and had a great experience overall. It was…read morepretty mellow for a holiday night with just a handful of people there with plenty of seating both inside, outside, and at the bar. We ended up grabbing seats at the bar, which was a great choice. We ordered the: *Fig Burger with Brussels Sprouts: the Brussels sprouts were phenomenal. They had what tasted like pecans, some kind of glaze, and cheese... seriously so good. The Fig Burger itself was just as impressive with such a unique combo and absolutely delicious. *Steak Sandwich with Onion Rings: this was also a standout. Perfectly cooked, super flavorful, and came with a great dipping sauce that really tied it all together. The onion rings were crispy and on point too. First off, I love that they offer a variety of sides (sweet potato fries, truffle fries, mac & cheese, Brussels sprouts, etc.), though most come with a small upcharge. We had a few drinks and even grabbed a bottle of wine from the bar to take back to our Airbnb, which was a nice bonus. The vibe was relaxed with TVs playing highlights from a basketball game, and the bartender/server was awesome. Parking was easy with free street parking, though that might've been because it was late and a holiday. Only heads up: definitely call ahead about kitchen and closing times, especially on holidays. Online said they close at midnight, but they were actually closing at 11 PM. We were told over the phone the kitchen closed at 9:45 PM, but when we arrived at 9:30 PM, it had just switched to last call. Thankfully, they were kind enough to still get our order in. Overall, phenomenal food, great service, and a solid spot worth checking out. Would definitely come back.

My friend and I were doing a mini food crawl through downtown Encinitas and decided to stop by here…read morefor a quick snack and drink. I guess you could call it a bit of a girl dinner (or snack) - aperol spritz + onion rings. The vibes were great, especially the back patio area. The service was also pretty solid and we didn't feel like anyone was rushing us out, despite just ordering nibbles. Great spot overall!

When my friend with celiac invited me to have dinner at Nectarine Grove I wasn't really sure how I…read morewould feel about a fully gluten-free restaurant, but it certainly exceeded my expectations. To start, the employees here are so sweet! There are so many seating options inside, outside, and even an additional seating area in a more quiet and secluded room. I was a little nervous that the wheat alternatives would be bland or dry and hard, but everything was delicious! I ordered the Veggie Lovers pizza with vegan mozzarella and ricotta on a paleo crust. I was pleasantly surprised by how soft and flavorful the crust was! The vegan cheeses were also exceptional and the entire pizza was cooked perfectly. The tortillas that they use for the tacos are good as well. Whether you are gluten-free, vegan, trying to eat healthier, or simply accompanying a friend, Nectarine Grove has something for everyone!

I came in on a Sunday and the line has been nonstop while eating. I ordered for takeout since I…read moreknow I can never finish it in one sitting. Great service still Great food WiFi available Plug available Indoor and outdoor seating Bathroom 2 Parking in front Parking along the highway available 10/10 recommend!