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Gabriella & Nishant

May 7, 2022 • San Diego, CA

Due to COVID-19, we are requiring all guests to be fully vaccinated and to have received their booster shot (if eligible). Please see the "Health & Safety Measures" section under the "What to Expect" tab for more information. Thank you!

Gabriella & Nishant

May 7, 2022 • San Diego, CA

Accommodations

Eat and Drink

Breakfast & Brunch

Breakfast Republic - Gabriella's Pick: Lemon Coconut Pancakes / Nishant's Pick: Breakfast Burrito

Snooze - Gabriella's Pick: Snooze Spuds Deluxe / Nishant's Pick: Snooze Breakfast Burrito

Fig Tree Cafe - Gabriella's Pick: Strawberries and Creme French Toast / Nishant's Pick: Veggie Scramble

The Cottage - Gabriella's Pick: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes / Nishant's Pick: Chilaquiles

Sugar and Scribe - Gabriella's Pick: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes / Nishant's Pick: Chilaquiles

The Great Maple - Gabriella's Pick: Biscuit and Gravy / Nishant's Pick: Chicken Al a King Puff

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Lunch

Liberty Public Market - Gabriella's Pick: Lobster Roll with Butter from Wicked Main Lobster / Nishant's Pick: Rajas, Corn, and Mushroom Empanadas from Parana

Raki Raki (Ramen) - Gabriella's Pick: Miso Ramen / Nishant's Pick: Setagaya 27 Curry Ramen

Puesto - Gabriella's Pick: Classic Margarita, Classic Guacamole, Main Lobster Taco, Carnitas Taco / Nishant's Pick: Mango Margarita, Salsas Caseras, Mushroom Taco and Verduras Taco

Surati Farsan Mart - Gabriella and Nishant's Pick to Share: Pani Puri, Chole Samosa, Pav Bhaji. and Bhel Puri

The Crack Shack - Gabriella and Nishant's Pick to Share: 5 Piece Fried Chicken and Mini Biscuit

Din Tai Fung - Gabriella's Pick: Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Wontons with Spicy Sauce / Nishant's Pick: Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao

Cafe Coyote (Mexican Food) - Gabriella's Pick: Chicken Tortilla Soup and a side of Flour Tortillas / Nishant's Pick: Chicken Tamales

The Original Sab-e-Lee (Thai Food) - Gabriella's Pick: Yellow Curry with Tofu (spicy level 2) / Nishant's Pick: Drunken Noodles with Tofu (spicy level 3)

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Dinner

Kettner Exchange - Gabriella's Pick: Sonoma Lamb Szechuan Noodles, Hot Oil Seared Salmon, and Grilled Hamachi / Nishant's Pick: Spicy Shrimp, Shishito Peppers, and Avocado Toast

Benocotto - Gabriella's Pick: Tagliatelle al Ragu' Di Agnello / Nishant's Pick: Pesto Gnocchi

Harringbone - Gabriella's Pick: Crispy Whole Baja Snapper / Nishant's Pick: Grilled Prawns and Fried Brussels & Candied Peans

Jaynes Gastropub - Gabriella's Pick: Maple Leaf Duck Breast with Gnocchi / Nishant's Pick: Impossible Burger

Juniper and Ivy - Gabriella and Nishant's Pick to Share: Squash Blossoms, Buttermilk Biscuit, and the Yodel

Born and Raised - Gabriella's Pick: Sidecar (to drink) and Lobster Bisque, Robuchon Potatoes, and King Oyster Mushrooms / Nishant's Pick: The Daisy (to drink) and Bread and Butter and the San Diego Caught Fish

Taste of the Himalayas - Gabriella's Pick: Pakora and Paneer Tikka Masala / Nishant's Pick: Chana Masala and Saag Paneer

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Desserts and Sweet Treats

Extraordinary Desserts - Gabriella's Pick: Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding / Nishant's Pick: Flourless Chocolate Cake

Salt & Straw - Gabriella's Pick: Almond Brittle w/ Salted Ganache / Nishant's Pick: Chocolate Gooey Brownie

Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream - Gabriella's Pick: Chocolate Hazelnut / Nishant's Pick: Kona Coffee Chocolate Chip

Somi Somi (Soft Serve & Taiyaki) - Gabriella and Nishant's Pick to Share: Matcha Soft Serve with Nutella

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Cafes and Bakeries

Philz Coffee - Gabriella's Pick: Silken Splendor / Nishant's Pick: Greater Alarm

Zumbar Coffee & Tea - Gabriella's Pick: Cappuccino / Nishant's Pick: Black Coffee

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - Gabriella's Pick: Oat Milk Latte / Nishant's Pick: Cappuccino

Communal Coffee - Gabriella's Pick: Vanilla Bean Latte / Nishant's Pick: Single Origin

Moniker Coffee - Gabriella's Pick: Oat Milk Cappuccino / Nishant's Pick: Latte

Black Market Bakery - Gabriella's Pick: Chocolate Croissant / Nishant's Pick: Avocado Toast

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Cocktails

Polite Provisions - Gabriella's Pick: The Elizabeth Taylor / Nishant's Pick: Nutty Old Fashioned

Raised by Wolves - Gabriella's Pick: Boogie Board / Nishant's Pick: Iron Ranger

False Idol - Gabriella's Pick: Coronado Luau Special / Nishant's Pick: Sidewinder's Fang

Kettner Exchange Lounge - Gabriella's Pick: Stone Blossom / Nishant's Pick: Georgia Sunshine

Realm of 52 Remedies - Gabriella's Pick: Black Pink / Nishant's Pick: Salary Man

Engagement Party Accommodations

Lodging

Hotel Abrego

A block of rooms at Hotel Abrego has been reserved for our guests at a discounted rate. Please follow this link to book your reservation: https://reservations.travelclick.com/106844?groupID=2535683 . Guests can also make a reservation on their main website by selecting ADD CODE>GROUP CODE then enter 6695712. Kindly reserve your room by May 17, 2019.

Things to Do

Take a drive down Highway 1 to Big Sur.

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is an actual dream. Spend the morning around the redwoods on the coast. If you go early enough, you will beat the crowds to beautiful Pfeiffer Beach. Grab a delicious coffee and pastry from the Big Sur Bakery or lunch at Nepenthe (pro-tip always order the Ambrosiaburger and a basket of fries. You will not regret it.)

Walk around historic Cannery Row.

Walk in the footsteps of John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts down historic Cannery Row. Learn about the history of this famous site and enjoy all of the new restaurants and attractions that Cannery Row has to offer.

Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Located at the ocean's edge on historic Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is your window to marine life. Ranked as one of the top and largest aquariums in the world, your visit is sure to amaze you.

Walk around downtown Carmel-By-The-Sea.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a small beach city on the Monterey Peninsula. It's known for the museums and library of the historic Carmel Mission, and the fairytale cottages and galleries of its village-like center. Just past downtown Carmel-By-The-Sea is Carmel Beach. There is a beautiful path that follows the beach. Stroll down the path to take in the beautiful ocean breeze and views.

Hike in Point Lobos.

Located just 5 minutes south of Carmel-by-the-Sea is the state natural reserve of Point Lobos. Point Lobos contains a number of hiking trails, many next to the ocean, and a number of beaches. It is the site of a historic marine reserve and it is also the home to a museum on whaling, which includes a historic building once used by area fishermen.

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Eat and Drink

Breakfast & Brunch

The Red House - Gabriella's Pick: Brioche French Toast / Nishant's Pick: Warmed Tomato Mozzarella

Crema - Gabriella's Pick: Chicken and Waffles / Nishant's Pick: Good Morning Breakfast Sammy

First Awakenings - Gabriella's Pick: Pancakes / Nishant's Pick: Bombero Burrito

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Lunch

Hula's Island Grill- Gabriella's Pick: Duke's Luau Pork Place / Nishant's Pick: Shrimp Tacos

Lalla Grill - Gabriella's Pick: Spicy Thai Chicken Wings / Nishant's Pick: Apple, Goat Cheese & Turkey Burger

Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill- Gabriella's Pick: Triple Mushroom Pizza

/ Nishant's Pick: Roasted Brussel Sprouts and "Everything" Pretzels

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Dinner

Monterey Fish House - Gabriella's Pick: Prawn Pasta / Nishant's Pick: Pasta Marinara

Montrio Bistro - Gabriella's Pick: Mac n' Cheese and Duck Breast / Nishant's Pick: Risotto Fritters and Seared Scallops

Robata Grill - Gabriella's Pick: Castroville Ten and a Stan Roll / Nishant's Pick: Karaage and a Crunchy Louisiana Roll

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Coffee, Drinks, Sweet Treats, and More

Captain + Stoker - Gabriella's Pick: Vanilla Latte / Nishant's Pick: Cappuccino

Revival Ice Cream - Gabriella's Pick: The Bee's Knees / Nishant's Pick: Real Chocolate

Parker-Lusseau Pastries- Gabriella's Pick: Symphony / Nishant's Pick: Croissant

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - Gabriella's Pick: Mocha / Nishant's Pick: Coffee

Paris Bakery Cafe - Gabriella's Pick: Rothchild / Nishant's Pick: Chocolate Eclair

The Bench at the Pebble Beach Lodge - Gabriella's Pick: Lavender Lemon Drop and the Bench Mac& Cheese / Nishant's Pick: PB Manhattan and the Bread Balloon

The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach (The Lobby Lounge)- Gabriella's Pick: Roy's Pineapple Martini / Nishant's Pick: Spicy Mango Margarita