BREAKFAST: Cafe on Park. I'm a big bruncher and this place is one of my favorites. I have yet to try anything there I don't like. The mashed potatoes are amazing! The menu reminds me of Hash House A Go Go, but smaller portions. I just wish you could sit outside.

LUNCH: The Prado at Balboa Park. It's nice to go here before or after a stroll around the park. They have a lovely patio and the lunch menu is easier on the pocket book.

DINNER: Starlite. Love the vibe there. This is a great place to come for cocktails before catching a show at The Casbah. I highly recommend the Starlite Colonel. The food is local, organic and delicious. I always bring out-of-towners from big cities here. They love it!

BAR: Live Wire. I like this bar because there it's easy to fly under the radar. It's perfectly divey, they have a nice beer selection and the bartenders pour a strong drink. Plus, they have one of the best juke boxes in town. An honorable mention goes to Blue Foot for the best place to hang during the day. Ask Mikey to make you a Moscow Mule, but be careful not to drink too many because they will sneak up on you.