Another Great Saturday in Encinitas: Foodie Fest Encinitas

Fran and I were returning from our Saturday morning walk and were so hungry, so we stopped at Union, for a quick breakfast.  We split a garden omelette with fries and fruit, and devoured an order of beignets with boysenberry sauce.  It was delicious.  We crossed the street to the Lumberyard and discovered we never should have eaten breakfast.  Foodie Fest Encinitas was just underway, and the tastes from various restaurants were enough for a full meal.  Darn.  I was so full from Union I could hardly sample anything, but I will tell you some of the things we saw, and yes, we did taste a few of them.

Many local restaurants, from Cardiff to Oceanside, were there to tempt us.  All the new gastropubs in Oceanside were represented.  LTH, Privateer, Panca, and Barrel Republic were just some of the Oceanside eateries to choose from.  Q'ero, Blue Ribbon Pizzeria, and Moto Deli were also there.  Most food was locally sourced, all of the food was delicious.  Butterscotch pudding from Blue Ribbon Pizzeria, Banh Mi pork sandwich from Moto Deli, fabulous pork stew from Q'ero.  Home made chocolates and caramels were wonderful.  There was music, too, and celebrity chefs.  We spent about an hour there, talking to local restauranteurs, watching food being made, and eating.  Fresh made salami and cheese could also be tasted, and lots of wonderful fresh seafood,  (cervice, salmon and seaweed salad with fresh tuna) just to name a few.

Almost every week Fran and I walk in Encinitas, and almost every week there is something new and interesting going on.  A hooping class, a yoga class, a food show, a car show, or a craft show, there always seems to be something  fun.  If there's nothing much going on one day, at least there's a beautiful walk along Moonlight Beach available, and that's always fun.