By: THE EDITORS
Smörgåsbord of seasonal delights.
YOUNGBLOOD
What was recently named as one of the ‘50 Best Bars in North America’ is absolutely worth the patience it requires to score reservations. San Diego’s most intimate and perfectly relaxed speakeasy, Youngblood is a 400 square foot space that asks patrons to navigate through many mobile walls (including a refrigerator door) to gain access. The decor has you at hello; similar to the Lenny Kravitz and Donna Summer music on permanent rotation. Ask for Elisa, the show-stopping bartender, who will prepare a three-course cocktail menu based on your flavor profile and spirit of choice. This progressive experience begins with an appetizer, which delivers something light and refreshing, followed by a heavier option with a sweeter ending rounding out your menu. Book at OpenTable if luck is on your side.
FITRESERVE
Fitness lovers, take note of a membership program that allows you to mix and match classes across favorite studios and gyms in your area. There’s something for everyone, from yoga to Pilates, barre, indoor cycling, HIIT, boxing, and dance. Los Angeles residents who frequent Barry’s, Megaformer Studio, The Studio (MDR), Mighty Pilates, Platefit, Live Lagree, Sweat Pilates, and Studio CLMBR can now expect 50 percent off retail prices using FitReserve. San Diego residents will find Revel Fit Club, Pilates of San Diego, Grotto Climbing & Yoga, Namaste Fitness, Pilates Plus Pacific Beach, Liber8Fit Underground, Asteya, and Adamant Fitness as part of the roster. Members will also enjoy access to hundreds of pre-recorded workouts that can be taken anytime, anywhere. Lifestyles Southern California readers
will get 30 percent off their first month with the code LIFESTYLES30 for a limited time. | fitreserve.com/join
COMMUNAL COFFEE
Have you ever dreamed of shopping for curios while sipping on the best coffee you may have ever tasted and noshing on some baked deliciousness? Well, now you can. Communal, with four locations from San Diego to Oceanside, has a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Do yourself a favor and try the iced sesame-infused coffee with oat milk and the smoked salmon bagel with herbed cream cheese, smoked salmon, pickled onions, and arugula. The perks of waiting on your order include perusing an array of books, a robust natural wine selection, an assortment of small-batch ceramics, fabulous jumpsuits, room sprays, jewelry, beauty, and wellness goodies. You can even order a fresh flower arrangement made right in front of your very eyes. | communalcoffee.com
MALIBU BABY
This unique dropoff center for babies, toddlers and children features daily enrichment activities, open play stations, and storytime, all in a fun setting designed as an enchanting secret garden. Parents can drop off or stay and join the fun. With endless daily options at your fingertips, guests can participate in off-site activities such as teddy bear picnics, tea parties, Zuma Beach wagon walks, fairytale parties and wilderness exploring events. | malibubaby.com
DIAMOND DRUNK
Founded by Los Angeles residents Jerrod Blandino and Jeremy Johnson, the duo behind Too Faced Cosmetics, Diamond Drunk is the world’s first clean, non-toxic, and vegan jewelry cleaner. The formula comes in four divine scents: Malibu Rain, Alchemist Rose, Forbidden Fruit, and Lemon Drop. This brand-new solution is meant to emulate a nighttime skincare routine for your gold and diamonds. Each Diamond Drunk set includes a cleaning vessel with a jewelry stand, a crystal coaster, and one bottle of fragranced concentrate, referred to as the Diamond Detox, which lasts approximately two months. | diamonddrunk.com
CELOSA ROSE TEQUILA
With the rose tequila trend on the rise, Celosa does it like no other. Celosa is a 100 percent organic, ultra-premium joven rosa tequila rested in aromatic red wine barrels sourced from Napa Valley. Produced in a single-estate distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, Celosa carries a soft rosé color with subtle berry notes, complimented with a smooth finish. The color pops thanks to the bottle and the beautiful, hand-crafted marble top, which is intended to enhance the chic level of your home bar. Mixers will only get in the way and a few sips may show why it received a Gold award from the Beverage Tasting Institute. | celosatequila.com
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Located in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter lies a historic property formerly known as the Palomar. Today, Kimpton Alma Hotel offers killer accommodations with a penthouse suite that’s the stuff of legend. A trip to the Gaslamp is incomplete without visiting Leave of Absence, the hotel’s rooftop bar/restaurant, where live DJ sets, signature cocktails and mezcal tastings are just a few of the unique offerings. So, sit back, relax, sip, and sup. Word to the wise: You cannot go wrong with Leave of Absence’s wood-fired pizza. 1047 Fifth Avenue, San Diego
stayalma.com.