A Perfect Weekend Getaway

This past weekend I was blessed to have the opportunity to fly down to LA for fewer than 36 hours with my aunt for her birthday. I was beyond excited to squeeze another short trip in before my summer ended:) By far the highlight of the whole trip was the food. All four of the places we ate at were top notch. 

Lunch at Blue Plate Taco:

This was probably one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever been to…probably on par with Oyamel in DC. I had the steak quesadilla, and of course the guacamole and chips. It was so well made; the cheese was perfectly melted onto the steak and let me tell you…the ratio was stellar. But probably the best part was the agua fresca; it was the perfect compliment to the quesadilla with the tangy taste. If the food doesn’t impress you, the ambiance will certainly take your breath away. Just across the street is the gorgeous Santa Monica Beach and the beautiful Mexican design also reflects the beachy vibe. Just let the picture do the talking:

Dinner at BOA Steakhouse:

Also one of the best steakhouses I have eaten at. My aunt and I shared quite a lot of everything, but my personal favorite was the chipotle corn. It was a great dinner.

Brunch at Urth Caffe:

Want organic?  You would die here. It was everything that I love in one meal. I had the most perfect granola with strawberries, providing a balance of fresh fruit and sweet-spiced granola. Their famous mango green tea boba (tapioca pearls) is a must try. It almost tasted like Thai Iced Tea with tapioca pearls…it was beyond delicious. I will definitely be going back very soon. 

Snack at Lemonade:

After a long walk to Venice Beach from Santa Monica, we finally arrived at a cafe called Lemonade. Since we were still too full from Urth Caffe, we only tried the lemonade. It was not too sweet and not too sour. I had it in the watermelon jasmine flavor and my aunt tried the mint one. It was unforgettable…we need one in SF! 

My trip to LA was a perfect weekend getaway and I cannot wait to go back! 

Overall, my summer was spectacular; I made surprising friendships, tested and pushed myself, got inspired, exercised my independence, learned so much, and overall had a lot of fun. It will go down as my favorite summer to date:)