You know I love a bargain, and happy hour is one of the best bargains around. Pair that with some great entertainment and you hit the jackpot. Thank you, Pat, for inviting me to join your group at the Beach Grass Cafe (http://www.beachgrasscafe.com/) in Encinitas for a great evening of food, entertainment, and conversation.
Last Thursday, the night of the big rains in Southern California, a group of seven of us braved the elements and stopped by the Encinitas location of Beach Grass Cafe. If you have not been there, you should try it, as the food is just delicious. Their Solana Beach location is very popular, especially for breakfast, but the Encinitas location focuses on dinner. Their happy hour menu, good until 7 pm is terrific. They serve $5 martinis, $4 wine selections, and an array of delicious food. I had the sesame crusted seared ahi (a generous 5 slices) with two dipping sauces and a little seaweed salad. A light, healthy dinner for only $6.95. Others at our table ordered fish tacos, burgers and crab cakes. Three huge crab cakes for $8.95. Everything was just delicious, and the music that we were lucky enough to hear was equally wonderful.
The highlight of the evening was the entertainment by Adrienne Nims and Mike. Adrienne is multi talented, playing several wind instruments, including flute, clarinet and sax. Mike plays guitar and sings, and together they make beautiful music. They play there often on Thursday nights, but not all the time, so call ahead and see if they're there. Check out Adrienne's website at http://www.blogger.com/www.versatileadrienne.com for more information about her, and her performance schedule. I have known Adrienne for several years. She teaches dance at the Y and I've taken her classes regularly for several years. This, however, was the first time I saw her perform. She's a regular around town at many events, including the Encinitas Street Fair, evening at the zoo in the summer, Calypso restaurant in Leucadia, and many other spots. Try to see her. She makes wonderful music. A mellow jazz sound that will enchant you.
Give Beachgrass Cafe a try for dinner or happy hour, and be sure and look for Adrienne Nims and Mike, or Adrienne and Spirit Wind around town. They offer a cool evening of mellow jazz.
Last Thursday, the night of the big rains in Southern California, a group of seven of us braved the elements and stopped by the Encinitas location of Beach Grass Cafe. If you have not been there, you should try it, as the food is just delicious. Their Solana Beach location is very popular, especially for breakfast, but the Encinitas location focuses on dinner. Their happy hour menu, good until 7 pm is terrific. They serve $5 martinis, $4 wine selections, and an array of delicious food. I had the sesame crusted seared ahi (a generous 5 slices) with two dipping sauces and a little seaweed salad. A light, healthy dinner for only $6.95. Others at our table ordered fish tacos, burgers and crab cakes. Three huge crab cakes for $8.95. Everything was just delicious, and the music that we were lucky enough to hear was equally wonderful.
The highlight of the evening was the entertainment by Adrienne Nims and Mike. Adrienne is multi talented, playing several wind instruments, including flute, clarinet and sax. Mike plays guitar and sings, and together they make beautiful music. They play there often on Thursday nights, but not all the time, so call ahead and see if they're there. Check out Adrienne's website at http://www.blogger.com/www.versatileadrienne.com for more information about her, and her performance schedule. I have known Adrienne for several years. She teaches dance at the Y and I've taken her classes regularly for several years. This, however, was the first time I saw her perform. She's a regular around town at many events, including the Encinitas Street Fair, evening at the zoo in the summer, Calypso restaurant in Leucadia, and many other spots. Try to see her. She makes wonderful music. A mellow jazz sound that will enchant you.
Give Beachgrass Cafe a try for dinner or happy hour, and be sure and look for Adrienne Nims and Mike, or Adrienne and Spirit Wind around town. They offer a cool evening of mellow jazz.
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