The Grand Tea Room in downtown Escondido is thrilled to have reopened for limited inside seating, with patio seating also an option. The venue’s elegant tea service takes place three times per day, Tues.-Sat. Choose from a menu of over 45 gourmet loose-leaf teas and savor tea sandwiches, scones, shepherd’s pie, quiche, fresh fruit and petite desserts served on triple-tiered towers. Also order "Tea to Go." Call (760) 233-9500 for reservations. The Grand Tea Room  

Calling all first-time campers to County campgrounds: County of San Diego Parks and Recreation offer 2-night tent stays, equipment rentals with tents, sleeping bags and pads for up to eight people, and 1:1 training by friendly park rangers on everything from #howto set up a campsite to #howto build a campfire… for #FREE. It’s all part of their First Time Camping Program. Simply call to pre-register, pack your own clothes and food, and join them for an incredible outdoor adventure.      Get info and contact details in the flyer and on https://tinyurl.com/yc8z8swx #sandiego #parksandrecreation

Come Rock Out with Live Music at Garage Kitchen + Bar Every Friday & Saturday Night! Click Here To View Live Music Calendar!

     Share dynamic dishes at this Gaslamp Quarter hotspot, serving Greek-inspired small plates and entrées, plus handcrafted cocktails every day of the week. A major draw since opening in 2012, the airy, multi-level venue boasts sky-high ceilings, a full bar and lounge, sidewalk seating and room for private events. The mouthwatering menu features Greek and Mediterranean classics with a Southern California twist. Nosh on cold or hot "mezes" or "tastes," such as hummus, baba ghanoush, feta and mixed olives, spanakopita, calamari and falafel, all prepared fresh and paired with warm pita. Heartier choices include various Greek kabobs, moussaka, lamb...

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Skip the traffic and ride in style to San Diego Padres games, and shopping and dining destinations this spring! Parking is free at all COASTER stations making transit the best way to avoid traffic, save money, and enjoy time with family and friends. Download the PRONTO mobile app to purchase your ride on COASTER before you arrive at the platform. To use PRONTO, simply add value to your account and tap your PRONTO card or scan your mobile app every time you ride. NCTD

Feel the warmth and be welcomed like family at Sunny Side Kitchen, an award-winning breakfast and lunch gem in Escondido. Former journalists-turned-restaurant owners offer grilled-to-order panini, fresh salads, homemade soups, real old-fashioned lemonade and bite-size cookies along with one of “The best breakfast sandwiches in America” according to Yelp and Bake Magazine. Pictured: The restaurant's new vegetarian panini with avocado, spinach, fresh sliced tomato, red onion, and feta cheese. Gather inside or opt for delivery within five miles of the restaurant. Takeout is available, as is online ordering, and they love to cater too! Open Mon.-Sat. 6:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m., closed on Sunday. Sunny Side Kitchen

Immerse yourself in stunning scenery and the wine-making passion that defines this sustainably farmed family estate vineyard, one of the oldest and largest in Temecula Wine Country. Most of the vines on the 310-acre expanse produce Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay, along with varieties of Zinfandel, Sangiovese, and Moscato. Sip your way through these award winners in the spacious, barn-style tasting room, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Enhance the experience dining al fresco in a garden setting at the Restaurant at Ponte, open for lunch and dinner; and/or embark upon a behind-the-scenes ranch tour, which includes sampling young wine straight from...

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