San Diego :: Casa De Luz

 Last week I was in L.A. on Tuesday, Redlands on Thursday and San Diego on Friday.

I am really getting to know the lay of the land in Southern California to say the least.

{as well as those rising gas prices}

But it was all worth it to see people that I love.

My Dad had meetings in San Diego so my Mom tagged along to enjoy the sunshine.

After work and a surprise lunch with my favorite date, I headed down to see my parents.

Dad was in meetings so Mom and I caught up and then made the trek to Babies R Us.

We were sorely disappointed when our phones took us to the scariest Toys R Us I have ever seen.

Oh well. We enjoyed each others company nonetheless.

Then it was off to Horton Plaza for a little shopping before picking my Dad up for dinner.

As previously mentioned, my parents eat a plant based diet.

So we set out to find a vegan restaurant.

Good thing we can all laugh about their crazy eating requirements because 

boy was it a trek.

We were sorely disappointed by one hole in the wall 

and then stumbled upon this Casa De Luz restaurant on accident.

It had a really fun concept and if you are looking for something new and edgy to try, 

I'd recommend it.

Even if I am still warming up to this whole eating pure plants bit.

No matter what you eat - the atmosphere was really fun and reminded me of The Communal in Provo.

Every one is served the same entree - with an option of soup or salad to start.

I opted for the Spaghetti Squash and Fig soup, which was amazing.

The entree {veggie, sweet potato enchiladas}

 was pretty good and my parents went back the next night and said it was even better.

It was really nice to have a long date night with my parents.

I miss those two.

And the best part - laying in their hotel room while they oohed and awed over their grand baby kicking.

It seems that even after having umpteen million grandkids - 

a new life is still absolutely thrilling.