$9 Bottomless mimosas…need I say more? Unfortunately, I have to fill blog-word quota so I must say more about this bar/restaurant, Lime, which shouldn’t be too hard anyway cause this place is as crackin’ as a bag of pop rocks. I kept hearing that this place was a “day club” and it definitely lived up to that assumption. Once I walked in, there was champagne flowing, shots being taken, and music loud enough to wake up the dead. And keep in mind that this was at 11 in the morning.

 

 Lime sure knows how to party correctly. If I could go there every weekend for brunch, I would die a very happy (and drunken) death. You get $9 bottomless mimosas with an entree (otherwise refills are $3). That in itself is incentive enough to go. There are also other awesome reasons such as the crazy fun decor, fantastic music, and great food (get the eggs benedict). Although my judgement might have been impaired, you can trust that I had a damn good time.

 

Ain’t no party like an SF party,
Teresa

 
 

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I like to think of myself  as a die hard Tegan and Sara fan. I’d gladly fly to a galaxy far, far away and battle evil space monsters with a only a wooden spoon just to get tickets to see them. So when I found out they were going to screen their latest DVD, Get Along, and do a Q&A at The Vista Theater in Los Angeles, I had to be there. Cause let’s face it, when am I ever going to be able to watch one of my favorite band’s DVDs in a theater WITH THAT BAND? Uh, never.
 

 

 

 

 

 
The DVD is separated into three parts: States (touring in the US), India (touring in India, duh), and For the Most Part (a live acoustic performance in New York). There was great cinematography (and by that I mean sexy shots of Tegan and Sara swaggin’ the eff out), hilarious parts with their on-stage banter, and AMAZING footage from their live performances- ESPECIALLY in For the Most Part. I’m a little biased-OKAY very biased so I can’t give you guys a solid review. BUT I gotta say even though I enjoyed watching Get Along, I think The Con dvd is still #1 in my book. And if you have neither, I suggest you get on it.
 
You can purchase Get Along here (it also comes with a CD with all the songs performed on For the Most Part)…and while you’re at it you might as well take a look at the rest of their awesome site.
 

MAD about the other TS,
Teresa
 
 

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We all know I love beer. So it’s no surprise that I checked out The Pint House in downtown Fullerton. It is sososo conveniently located 5 min away from work so I can go there anytime to grab a beer and wind down. The atmosphere and service is pretty friendly and welcoming..and every time I’ve gone there the waitress brings me my beer without me even asking #legit #thedream #ohyeahimawesome. The food is, of course, beer food and beer food is ALMOST always awesome. Fortunately for me, this place was no exception.

 

Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad – Uh, beef in salad? YES

 

Crispy Artichoke Hearts – *cue waterfall of mouth drool

 

Pint House Fries – Doused with parmesan cheese and Italian parsley..and awesomeness
 

Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich – And I nom-ed happily ever after

 
However, its hours are not so much convenient as they are troublesome (it opens at 4pm! WHAT IF I WANT A BRO THEO FOR LUNCH?). And for a place called “The Pint House,” I would figure they’d have more of a selection of beer. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE that they have Brother Thelonius and Delerium Tremens on tap…but this place could definitely take a few pointers from 99 Bottles. ONE MORE THING, the price range is pretty fancy pantsy so I would suggest you get one Delerium and not five like Melissa almost did one time.

 
Bottoms up,
Teresa

 

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The other night I went to a Circa Survive show at The Rio Theater in Santa Cruz. Let me just say I have not been to a legitimate gig in about a year or so #brokecollegestudent. That night reminded me of just how much I friggin’ love rock n’ roll. There’s absolutely nothing like swaying uncomfortably in the crowd, getting toppled over by crowd surfers,  pushing/shoving everyone in the face and just loving music together. It’s better than drugs. Well HONESTLY it’s kind of like a drug of it’s own…and I’ve been unabashedly addicted since 2006.

 

You work that bra, Anthony Green. Get it girl.

 

Brendan Ekstrom workin’ his magic

 

BALLOOOONS

 

photos via my cell phone and StaceyEN

 

Some highlights from the show (besides the band’s epically epic performance) were the large white and orange balloons they released into the crowd, guitarist Brendan Ekstrom picking up a bra that some girl threw on stage and proceeding to put it on lead vocalist Anthony Green’s chest, and THEN Green proceeding to feel himself up….oh how I love good live music. Green’s vocals were on point as per usual and his amazing energy lit up the crowd like a moth to a flame. Honestly I’m STILL leaving ash wherever I go. To top it all off, at the end of the night Green, brazier clad and all, shouted out to the crowd telling us we shouldn’t do bullsh** that doesn’t make us happy…and I couldn’t agree more. Thank you, Circa Survive, for blowing my mind.

 

Annnddd be sure check out (if you haven’t already) our latest Green Room interview with Brendan Ekstrom.

 

Congratulations, go home now,
Teresa

 

 

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Last week I attended a sneak preview to my husband’s (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) latest movie, 50/50 with my roommate. I was beyond stoked when my good friend Marvin told me he was handing over 2 free tickets to yours truly…uhhh I LOVE FREE STUFF AND I LOVE JOE SO THANK YOU. I had been looking forward to seeing this film for AGES (okay maybe not that long but c’mon, Seth Rogen AND Joe? This film should’ve existed years ago). It might’ve taken 3-4 hours of public transportation/walking but we made it just in time to the movie theater in San Jose #BOOYAH.

 

Inspired by a true story, the dramedy follows Adam’s (Joe) life after he finds out he is diagnosed with a rare form of spine cancer (his chances of living are roughly 50/50, hence the title). The best thing about this film (other than the fact that Joe is just so adorable in it) is that it’s realistic. There’s none of that “let’s go jump out of rocket ships and snorkel with lochness monsters because I might not get the chance to later” bucket list shenanigans.  No, this movie’s too good for that. It’s witty, it’s hilarious (much due to Rogen’s awesomeness), and even though sometimes it gets pretty freakin’ depressing…you still manage to laugh through the sobbing. OKAY it’s not that sad, but I definitely got teary at some points. Whether you get a good laugh or a good cry out of this, you’ll definitely be feeling better after you watch this film. 50/50 opens today so be sure to check it out.

 

I have night blindness..
Teresa

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We were pretty much sold the second we heard Zooey Deschanel, one of our top girl crushes EVEREVEREVER, was going to be in a new television series coincidentally named “New Girl” #totesinspiredbyourlookbook #jaykay. Written by Liz Meriweather, along with a group of obviously and insanely talented writers with experience from some of our all – time favorite shows #freaksandgeeks #unitedstatesoftara #30rock. I mean c’mon, we can all agree that this show is pretty much A.O.A. (awesome on arrival). The show is about a girl who, after going through a humiliating break-up, moves into an apartment with three boys and they unfortunately must deal with her quirky, impulsive song-making, adorable yet hilarious awesomeness. #jealous If after knowing all of this, you still refuse to watch this epic-amazing-hilarious show, you deserve to add a dollar to the douche bag jar. #justsaying

 

 

We have literally spent every night since this last Sunday watching the first episode (thank you hellogiggles for the sneak preview! p.s. check out hellogiggles asap – a women’s entertainment website created by Zooey herself, Sophia Rossi, and Molly Mclaeer. It is beyond amazing), and can NOT wait for the next episode and every one after that. You can also download the pilot episode for free on iTunes like we did for ultimate watching and re-watching #YAY. By the time the season is over, we will have watched each episode at least six or seven times…a day, and each line will be integrated into daily conversation.

 

Be sure to follow Zooey Deschanel on Tumblr and Twitter anndddd of course you should also check out “New Girl” on Tuesdays at 9/8c on Fox….you know we will be!

 

Who’s that girl? It’s Jess!,
Melissa and Teresa

 

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If you ever find yourself shaking and trembling with sangria withdrawal and you just so happen to be in San Francisco then you have a duty to yourself and your liver to check out Cha Cha Cha on Haight Street or Mission Street (we all know Haight St. pwns). Remember back when Melissa and I went to go see Ellie Goulding at Amoeba Records (and we made it an hour late and miraculously got to view the entire set anyway)? Well we actually went to this restaurant right after to celebrate our glorious badassery. This was probably one of the best decisions we have made in the history of our friendship. Yeah. This place was that good. A half pitcher of their famous homemade sangria and two plates of pure, unadulterated, caribbean AWESOMENESS = livin’ the good life.

This was around .439 seconds after they served it to us…SO GOOD

Can’t go wrong with angus sirloin steak marinated in garlic, oregano and parsley..mmm (Bistek Encebollado)

NOM = Arroz con Pollo

If drinking under the influence didn’t pose such a danger to us and the world then we probably would’ve gone with the full pitcher. And we probably would’ve ordered the menu in its entirety if it didn’t pose such a danger to our checking accounts. Ah, such is life. That just means we’re gonna have to go back…and quite honestly I do not have any qualms with that.

Contemplating driving up to  sf right now…who’s with me?
Teresa

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A while ago I went to down to l.a. to celebrate a close friend’s 21st birthday. Let’s just say it was prettttty freakin’ worth it. We went to this restaurant called The Gorbals (owned by Top Chef winner Ilan Hall) and wined and dined on fabulous malbec, allagash black, smoked applesauce latkes and bacon wrapped matzoh balls. I’m drooling all over the place just thinking about it. The location of this place is actually kind of hidden so unless you know where you’re going, you most likely won’t know it’s there. Once you walk in it’s like stepping into someone’s classy basement kitchen, complete with a bar and subtle yet tasteful decor. The place is nothing too flashy but that’s only cause their main focus is on creating flashy and tasty food (which I have no qualms with). My favorite picks from the menu are the Bánh mì poutine and Broccoli, soy, chilies & vinegar (AHH SO GOOD).

Yeah..that’s chicken skin in that sandwich

Yes, this is half eaten because I forgot to take the picture before proceeding to stuff my face

The food is served tapas style which BASICALLY means if you’re hungry, you’re gonna be throwing down for like 20 small (but SO GOOD) dishes…especially if you’re drunk and with a big group…which just so happened to be the case for me and my friends. Thank the gorbal gods for my friend’s boyfriend because the bill went straight to him (score). It was totes worth the 6 hour trip…especially cause it was free, but mostly because it was delicious.

om nomz,
Nomeresa

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A couple weeks ago Melissa and I traveled back to Santa Cruz to gather the rest of my things (and pretty much all of Melissa’s belongings that I so kindly forced her to leave behind a month ago in order to bring back my own). After we relentlessly crammed and stuffed our oversized vehicle with clothes, record players, books, mattreses, giant martini glasses (that broke), we decided to reward ourselves with a trip to one of our favorite cities, San Francisco. Just that weekend we had purchased a six pack of Hell or High Watermelon wheat beer and pretty much fell in love with the design of the packaging. Coincidentally, the brewery that produces it, called 21st Amendment, just so happened to be based in SF AND also runs a restaurant in addition to the brewery. So we decided to roll on over and check it out. And of course, I hated it.

Just kidding. I freakin’ loved it. I loved it so much I wanted to stay in Norcal just so I could go on a strict 21st Amendment diet. Okay maybe I’m exaggerating, but I definitely am excited to move back in the Fall just so I can sink my teeth and liver into some more 21st action. Once I stepped inside, I knew that I had made the right choice to come. The place had awesome decor and a homey, welcoming atmosphere..PLUS everyone was having a pint of beer with their meal…uh, MOST AWESOME PLACE EVER. 21st also has 4 separate menus: Brunch (only on Sundays from 10-2:30pm), Lunch, Late Lunch, and Dinner. We luckily got to have both Lunch and Brunch menus, and EVERYTHING on them sounded amazing (which is always a good sign). I finally decided on the Corned Beef Hash and Poached Eggs with a Black in Black beer (delicious to the max) while Melissa got the Meatloaf Sliders with an Amber Waves beer (also deliciousness maximus).

And cue multiple foodgasms…

 

Am I likely to return? Yes. Will I be counting down the days? Oh you know it.

Prohibition never stood a chance,
Teresa

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Last week I attended the second round of SJ Eats with Melissa and my other housemate, Jessie. SJ Eats is a super foodie event held in downtown San Jose where all the Bay area food trucks/carts gather in downtown SJ and sell food. The event itself is free so you can go just to chill and max out with all the hypebeasts
(similar to hipsters, often identified wearing a combination of fitted caps and Nike SBs). The first event was held in April and had over 10,000 hungry hungry attendees, which apparently ended up in disaster with long wait times and horrific lines. However, the second round went rather smoothly with only 4,000 attendees this time around, lines were organized and there was more room to run freely and nom nomz away.

Once you see kreepy karaoke server….

I <3 Jessie’s uber cute totoro backpack

MoGo tacos: Chicken, Pork, and Short Rib!! Mmmm

MoGo Dirty Dog: wrapped in bacon, topped with kimchi, jack n cheddar cheese, spicy chipotle sauce, fresh lettuce/cabbage slaw tossed in signature vinaigrette
100% beef and 100% nomz

Toasty Melts

Smoked gouda, cheddar and jack grilled cheese

Tip: Go order right before they close shop and try to get something for free…like I did with this soup haaaa

The only suggestion I have is for SJ Eats to buy a liquor license. What food event is complete without beer? NONE. Though my housemates and I got lucky and sought refuge at a bar located just 1 min away…so on second thought, maybe the event is already perfect as is (unless it moves).

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Thank you Gaga dog,
Teresa

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