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As you may know, domestic violence increased significantly during the pandemic and victims had even fewer resources to turn to while being confined in their homes. The increased isolation continues to make it harder for victims to reach out for help, leaving many in unhealthy environments. For DV Awareness Month, we want to help provide assistance to those who may be struggling with these silent battles, alone. That’s why we are sharing a safety guide that highlights the increased vulnerability for victims and how to support these populations. You can check it out below: Victims and Survivors Guide to Domestic Violence During the Pandemic https://www.mymove.com/moving/guides/domestic-violence-resources/ This guide includes: Recognizing Red Flags and Barriers in Abusive Relationships Tips on Emergency Planning and Tech Safety for Victims Fleeing Support Services for Housing, Immigration, and Financial Independence For more information on financial abuse…

Carlsbad is known as “The Village by the Sea,” it offers the charm of a European town with the conveniences of a large city including Award-winning restaurants.  It is a small coastal city in northern San Diego County that happens to have some of the best food in San Diego. The Village is where you…

Barrio Glassworks is the realization of a family dream.  In 2012 the Devlin family spent time on the island of Murano, which is known for it’s glassblowing artistic community.  Their son Drew soon fell in love with the art of glassblowing and so did his family.  December 2020, the family opened Barrio Glassworks, igniting a…

Frazier’s Well / Alt Karlsbad             In 1883, Captain John Frazier tapped a mineral spring on his homestead in Carlsbad.  This water was found to be very similar in composition to the Bohemian spa water of Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic or better known as Karlsbad.  In English, it is sometimes called also Carlsbad (after…

Wicked Main Lobster is an East Coast style seafood shack, serving up Fresh Maine Lobster dishes, and fried food baskets! It has a new location in Carlsbad in a shared space with Park 101. MAINE LOBSTER ROLL LOBSTER MAC N CHEESE CALIFORNIA LOBSTER ROLL Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado with Lemon Garlic Aioli Sauce LOBSTER TACOS 3X Visit their website to find out more about their menu options: Park101carlsbad.com/Wicked-Maine-Lobster #wickedmainelobster #park101carlsbad #carlsbadca Written by: Cherimarie Poulos Owner & Founder of Carlsbad Food Tours Cheri has a strong connection to Carlsbad. One of her daughter’s was Miss Carlsbad 2005. So, she voted herself to be Mrs. Carlsbad. Now the Chief Foodie & Founder of Carlsbad Food Tours! She loves Carlsbad & is happy to share her knowledge of local history and great eateries.  When she is not horseback riding, she is hanging out…

The City of Carlsbad has nearly 50 miles of trails, supporting a healthy active lifestyle for it’s residents and visitors. Here are 10 of Visit Carlsbad Hiking Trail favorites: 1. BATIQUITOS LAGOON HIKE The Batiquitos Lagoon trail is the most well-known trail of the area and provides a wonderful nature experience being so close to the water…

New Village Arts Theater has been the cultural heart of Carlsbad for over 20 years.  They are committed to attracting and retaining exceptional artistic talents with a wide varying identities and backgrounds, that represents the diversity of our community while creating a space that encourages true artistic expression. The New Stage Renovation will include  both…

Chef Andrew Bachelier is known for two fabulous restaurants in Carlsbad.  Campfire which has a woodfire-based menu and Juene et Jolie, a contemporary French-style bistro that was recently awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. We are excited to see what his new place has to offer in Encinitas.  The plan at this time is to have it be a casual-meet-fine-dining restaurant with globally-inspired cuisine and of course a cocktail bar.  Skateboard legend local Tony Hawk will be part of the investment team. Opening in 2022. Written by: Cherimarie Poulos Owner & Founder of Carlsbad Food Tours Cheri has a strong connection to Carlsbad. One of her daughter’s was Miss Carlsbad 2005. So, she voted herself to be Mrs. Carlsbad. Now the Chief Foodie & Founder of Carlsbad Food Tours! She loves Carlsbad & is happy to share her knowledge…

There are some days when you don’t want to get out of bed or feel sluggish. Caffeinated beverages come to rescue you.  Conversely, some days, even these caffeinated beverages don’t work. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle amidst the blues becomes a tough job! Well, to ditch these morning blues and get back to life, you need…

Coffee is a universal language all over the globe that speaks happiness. People consume more than 1.6 billion cups of coffee every day on earth. People drink coffee for many reasons and in many ways, but they all enjoy it no matter the details. Coffee addicts like us take coffee more seriously, and it nearly…

The Spanish Influenza pandemic of 1918-1920 infected about one quarter of the world population, around 500 Million people.   I did however have a relatively low death rate at about 0.5%.  The influenza was actually misnamed and did not originate in Spain but was named so because it was the only country in Europe that acknowledged that they had an epidemic. The virus was brought by American soldiers during  World War I, then it mutated  and it was carried back to Europe, where it (re)infected more people. History repeats itself. There are very similar stories of the problems authorities had with supplies and also with deciding to limit the person-to-person contact. Mayors and Governors were criticized for not responding quickly, or for being too aggressive. Another debate was whether to use a mask or not! Read more about Carlsbad history of…

Carlsbad Food Tours is a 3-hour guided walking tour in the village with 6 stops for food, wine, and beer tastings. One of our favorite beer tasting locations is Barrel Republic on State Street. Their Carlsbad location offers an unbeatable 52 beer taps and 6 wine taps. They have also created an excellent beer and…