Tattoos are popular among many people from many different demographics, and there’s a wide range of tattoo designs to pick from. From school emblems to Celtic designs to personalized symbols, people have found many ways to express themselves with their tattoos. Maybe you’ve thought about getting one, too, but before you head down to the nearest tattoo shop and roll up your sleeve, you’ll have to know what to expect. To get your first tattoo, you’ll need to choose the right design, work with a professional tattoo artist, and take measures to prevent undue irritation and infection. With proper planning and care, getting your first tattoo can be a great experience.

Animalón, Under El Arbol

Chef Javier Plascencia is one busy guy. I hear it’s hot in Todos Santos in the summer time, so you’ll be seeing a lot of him in the next few months.

For you oenophiles and food fanatics, Animalón is another wonderful reason to head to Valle de Guadalupe (like you needed one). 60 guests will gather under the shade of El Arbol, the hundred-year-old oak tree bordering the Magoni Vineyards at Finca Altozano. An incredible eight course meal will be served at two seatings Thursday, Friday & Saturday from July 27th – September 9th. 

Tickets are available for $90pp on the website. Maybe we’ll see you there.

Comic-Con Takes Over the City & It’s Restaurants

BAR By Red Door (Mission Hills)
729 W. Washington Street, San Diego

Bar Manager, Ren Perakis has whipped up a couple of beautiful cocktails to wet your whistle. As a bonus, she has included the recipe for all you Comic-Con geeks to try at home.

Poison Ivy

1.5 oz Cachaca
.5 Green Chartruese
.5 Cilantro Jalapeño syrup
.75 lime
Spritz absithe
Garnish: Ivy spring with hot sauce float

V.S.

The Black Orchid

1 oz Cutwater Gin
.75 Cappelletti
.5 Elderflower
.75 Lemon
2 Dash Peychaud Bitters
Garnish: Orchid and Blue Curacao float

 

El Chingon (Gaslamp Quarter)
560 5th Avenue, San Diego

El Chingon has created a taco flight and a slew of Comic-Con inspired drinks! Check it out.

Mai Tai fighter

Dark rum, almond, lime, triple sec

Dark Side Manhattan

Bourbon, Averna, R&D cherry apple bitters

Let the Wookie Win

tequila, lime, guava, agave

Snoke’s Old Fashioned

Rye whiskey, demerara, R&D aromatic 7 bitters

Dagobah

Tequila, pineapple, lime, almond

Incredible Hulk Taco

Tempura battered avocado, cilantro tomatillo sauce, cilantro

Human Torch Taco

Red chile braised beef, pickled red onion, candied red Fresno chiles

Captain America Summer Salad

Blueberry, watermelon, cotija, avocado, candied nuts, strawberry vinaigrette

Aqua Man Taco

House fish taco

The Thing Taco

Meatless crumble, avocado cream cilantro, onion