union kitchen & tap

Thanks to my god awful commute to North County everyday, I've had the opportunity to explore some of the cities north of San Diego. Encinitas is quickly becoming my new favorite hangout. It's artsy, cultured, nom-ified ( it's Monday; apparently I'm making up words) and it's close to the beach. They have tons of great bars with tasty beers and lots of eclectic people with interesting stories to tell. Most recently, my co-worker Angela and I went to Union Kitchen & Tap. Swarming with cougars, we were definitely the yougest ones there. Nonetheless, the food was delicious, the beer was strong and the aesthetics (Union resembled URBN's garage-like interior) felt like home.

hello ballast point sea monster. 12% alcohol? cue the morning after headache [but so worth it].

prosciutto, burrata, arugula and egg pizza [yes egg. nom.]

sweet potato fries with blue cheese fondue, crispy bacon and chives

{Needless to say, I will return! Happy Monday!}