Travel – Eclectic Kim

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Westin San Diego

July 21, 2016

San Diego + Escondido + Del Mar

After deciding to take the $10 Metrolink for a weekend in San Diego with Brandon, there was only one place we wanted to stay: the Westin San Diego for that Westin Heavenly Bed!

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Wow! What an incredible honor that The Durkovic Gr

Wow! What an incredible honor that The Durkovic Group is ranked #6 in California (based on 2019 GCI) - alongside these great Douglas Elliman teams!⠀
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Our awards and accolades speak for themselves. When you work with us, you work with the best. ⠀
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Cheers to another year of success for all our fellow Douglas Elliman agents!

🍽️ 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗔 :: One th

🍽️ 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗔 :: One thing I love about working at @douglaselliman in Pasadena is the community lifestyle - especially the food. At Tatsu Ramen (@tatsuramen), you're sure to find a very special bowl of warm happiness. This particular bowl of ramen, the Soul Ramen (housemade Tonkotsu broth with black garlic oil and Gochujang miso paste), is my repeat, go to order. ⁣
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I also had the pleasure of sampling my dining companion's vegan Hippie Ramen. I was pleasantly surprised. It was well rounded and full of flavor. ⁣
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If you're looking for a food spot in Pasadena that has something for vegans, vegetarians and meat lovers alike, consider a visit to Tatsu Ramen.

🍽️ 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬

🍽️ 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 :: The lifestyle of Studio City - especially along Ventura Place (off of Laurel Canyon and Ventura Blvd) reminds me of a condensed version of Melrose Place in the City proper. Alfred Coffee, Blue Bottle (coming soon) and Bluestone Lane are all within walking distance. But, one of my favorite LA dispatches in the SFV is Joan’s on Third. 🕶 ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Delicious pastries and hand crafted sandwiches set against elegant white tile with tasteful black trim. An open marketplace invites you to get your meats, cheeses and other sliced to order items for the disconcerting kitchen. ⁣⁣
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For my lunch, I delighted in the Fried Chicken Sandwich (with jalapeño cole slaw, garlic aioli and butter lettuce on rustic roll) with a mixed berry peach pastry as a treat. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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You truly get what you pay for - high quality ingredients deliver exceptional taste.

Your goals are worthy of you achieving them.⁣
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All you need to do is trust. Trust that inner voice. Trust that when you take flight, you will be supported. ⁣
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I have BIG goals this year - in real estate, in my creative photography business and in my life. What have I learned from my incredible fellow agents in The Durkovic Group and Douglas Elliman Pasadena? ⁣
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It all starts with commitment to the first step. ⁣
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To fly beyond your fears and into something greater than you could ever imagine.⁣
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📸 : @spectrumofsight

Sometimes, there are no words to describe a feelin

Sometimes, there are no words to describe a feeling.⁣
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Expansion. ⁣
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Possibilities.⁣
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Go forth and create. ⁣
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📸 : @spectrumofsight

The road to your dreams is wide open. ⁣
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Visualize. Meditate. Believe. Achieve. ⁣
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📸 : @spectrumofsight

The majestic Rocky Mountains. ⁣ ⁣ Clouds

The majestic Rocky Mountains. ⁣
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Clouds drifting past mountain tops, dusted with snow.⁣
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Piercing blue sky. ⁣
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The elements of winter.⁣
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📸 : @spectrumofsight

We all have times in our lives that has marked us,

We all have times in our lives that has marked us, changed us, made us stronger.⁣
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Your scars are beautiful. ⁣
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📸 : @spectrumofsight

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🍽 𝗘𝗔𝗧 :: 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗠 𝗦𝗣𝗥

🍽 𝗘𝗔𝗧 :: 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗠 𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 :: If you find yourself at Sammy G’s Tusacan Grill in Palm Springs, I highly suggest that you enjoy a seat on the outdoor patio, overlooking the fountain. I also highly suggest that you order the Vodka Rose (tomato & cream sauce sautéed with vodka and pancetta bacon) with penne pasta and specifically ask for the blackened chicken. You can thank me later, after you devour the last bite.

🛏 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 :: 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗠 𝗦𝗣

🛏 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 :: 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗠 𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 :: Just outside of Palm Springs, in La Quinta, California, we found ourselves at the La Quinta Resort and Club: A Waldorf Astoria Resort (@laquintaresort) for a weekend get away. As it was my first stay at a Waldorf Astoria property, I had high expectations. Thankfully, they were all met. ⁣
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As I’ve stated before, arriving at a hotel at check in time and not having a room ready is not the best way to start a relaxing experience. Not only was the situation rectified - but, our room was upgraded for our time. When our in room table with a USB charging port did not work, an engineer arrived and it was completely replaced in a timely manner. The in room fireplace? Fantastic. Being able to hook up my Apple TV and change the HDMI input source to watch my favorite shows on demand? Exceptional - and highly recommended. ⁣
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Another plus? Each group of rooms in our section of the property had their own private pool and spa. However, this bed? This is a bed that deep sleep and wonderful dreams happened in. 💤

🛏 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 :: 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 What did we enjoy the most about our stay at the The Arctic Club Seattle (@arcticclubseattle), by Doubletree? Well, beyond the warm cookie upon check in - I loved the attention to detail and outstanding customer service. What do I mean? Well, the highest pet peeve I have is not having my room ready upon check in. After a morning of traveling and factoring room costs, having a stated check in time and not having your room ready at that time is maddening. However, I also believe that almost anything can be solved with a happy, positive disposition and focused intent. ⁣⁣
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Not only was the staff focused on making things right - but, they gave us a substantial dining credit that we applied toward breakfast the next morning. Not only was our room put on priority for being cleaned and ready - but the the personalized note, thanking me for my return stay at the hotel, truly made me reflect on how the little things matter in hospitality. ⁣⁣
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Recently, we visited Seattle, Washington to devour, savor and enjoy food, sights and sounds of the Pacific Northwest. It was a time of delicious sushi, lava cakes and tulips galore. More photography at @spectrumofsight. ⁣⁣⁣
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𝗞𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦: 👀 Specifically ask for a room that does not faces the dirt pit.

🍽 𝗘𝗔𝗧 :: 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘

🍽 𝗘𝗔𝗧 :: 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 Breakfast at the Juno Restaurant in The Arctic Club Seattle (@arcticclubseattle) was a Pacific Northwest delight. I enjoyed devouring the Crab Cake Benedict (JUNO crab cakes, subbing the edges for fruit and adding hash browns). Along with browsing the complimentary Wall Street Journal (@wsj) to keep up with current events, it was the perfect start to a lovely day that was later filled with tulips and waterfalls.⁣
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Recently, we visited Seattle, Washington to devour, savor and enjoy food, sights and sounds of the Pacific Northwest. It was a time of delicious sushi, lava cakes and tulips galore. More photography at @spectrumofsight. ⁣⁣
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𝗞𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦: 👀 The Crab Cake Benedict and a delicious cup of Seattle’s own Starbucks coffee. Yes, the Pike Place blend, when sipped in Seattle DOES TASTE DIFFERENT than anywhere else. Don’t question the logic - it just is. ☕️

🍽 𝗘𝗔𝗧 :: 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘

🍽 𝗘𝗔𝗧 :: 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 The S’Mores molten lava cake (smoked chocolate cake, campfire caramel, marshmallow and graham cracker with vanilla ice cream) at Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery (@getyourhotcakes) was ridiculously good. Where is this type of place in Los Angeles? 😂 From the sensual display on wood blocks, the crunch of the toppings and the distinct smoked chocolate, every bite was filling and tasty. ⁣⁣
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Recently, we visited Seattle, Washington to devour, savor and enjoy food, sights and sounds of the Pacific Northwest. It was a time of delicious sushi, lava cakes and tulips galore. More photography at @spectrumofsight. ⁣⁣
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𝗞𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦: 👀 Go earlier in the evening, as this place gets PACKED. Also, LEAVE ROOM AFTER DINNER FOR THIS. I made the mistake of eating a bit too much sushi at Umi Sake House before going to this delicious space in Capitol Hill. Still worth every bite.

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🍽 𝗘𝗔𝗧 :: 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 The Wild Sockeye Salmon sushi (troll caught from Southeast Alaska)⁣⁣ at Umi Sake House (@umisakehouse) was the perfect re-introduction to the fresh, quality seafood and sushi of Pacific Northwest cuisine. ⁣
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Recently, we visited Seattle, Washington to devour, savor and enjoy food, sights and sounds of the Pacific Northwest. It was a time of delicious sushi, lava cakes and tulips galore. More photography at @spectrumofsight. ⁣⁣
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𝗞𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦: 👀 At Umi Sake House, the standouts were: ⁣Wild Sockeye Salmon sushi (troll caught from Southeast Alaska)⁣⁣
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Jalapeño Hamachi (yellowtail sashimi, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro with a yuzu citrus ponzu)⁣⁣
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Durango Roll (garlic chili marinated salmon, mango topped with ahi tuna, albacore tuna and scallions finished with roasted habanero sauce and a touch of sesame oil) ⁣⁣
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Mona Lisa Roll (spicy tuna, cilantro and yamagobo layered with 7 spiced ahi tuna and topped with seared spicy snow crab, jalapeño, habanero tobiko and jalapeño citrus truffle sauce) ⁣ *𝗙𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘*⁣
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Geisha Roll (spicy yellowtail, tuna, albacore, salmon, topped with onion, cilantro, cucumber and sprouts with tobiko, ponzu and habanero-citrus sauce.⁣⁣
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Cowboy Crunch Roll (salmon, avocado, cream cheese tempura style topped with seared snow crab mix, chopped bacon and green onions finished with teriyaki and spice mayo).

🍽 𝗘𝗔𝗧 :: 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘

🍽 𝗘𝗔𝗧 :: 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 :: This Geisha Roll (spicy yellowtail, onion, cilantro, cucumber and sprouts with tuna, albacore, salmon, tobiko, ponzu and habanero-citrus sauce)⁣ at Umi Sake House (@umisakehouse) is as delicious as it is beautiful. ⁣So many layers of flavor on a visually pleasing plate. ⁣
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Recently, we visited Seattle, Washington to devour, savor and enjoy food, sights and sounds of the Pacific Northwest. It was a time of delicious sushi, lava cakes and tulips galore. More photography at @spectrumofsight. ⁣⁣
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𝗞𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦: 👀 At Umi Sake House, the standouts were: ⁣Wild Sockeye Salmon sushi (troll caught from Southeast Alaska)⁣⁣
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Jalapeño Hamachi (yellowtail sashimi, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro with a yuzu citrus ponzu)⁣⁣
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Durango Roll (garlic chili marinated salmon, mango topped with ahi tuna, albacore tuna and scallions finished with roasted habanero sauce and a touch of sesame oil) ⁣⁣
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Mona Lisa Roll (spicy tuna, cilantro and yamagobo layered with 7 spiced ahi tuna and topped with seared spicy snow crab, jalapeño, habanero tobiko and jalapeño citrus truffle sauce) ⁣ *𝗙𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘*⁣
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Geisha Roll (spicy yellowtail, onion, cilantro, cucumber and sprouts with tuna, albacore, salmon, tobiko, ponzu and habanero-citrus sauce.⁣⁣
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Cowboy Crunch Roll (salmon, avocado, cream cheese tempura style topped with seared snow crab mix, chopped bacon and green onions finished with teriyaki and spice mayo).

🍽 𝗘𝗔𝗧 :: 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘

🍽 𝗘𝗔𝗧 :: 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 :: During a recent trip to Seattle, we had to stop at Umi Sake House (@umisakehouse). The Mona Lisa Roll (spicy tuna, cilantro and yamagobo layered with 7 spiced ahi tuna and topped with seared spicy snow crab, jalapeño, habanero tobiko and jalapeño citrus truffle sauce) ⁣was our absolute favorite.⁣
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Recently, we visited Seattle, Washington to devour, savor and enjoy food, sights and sounds of the Pacific Northwest. It was a time of delicious sushi, lava cakes and tulips galore. More photography at @spectrumofsight. ⁣⁣
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𝗞𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦: 👀 At Umi Sake House, the standouts were: ⁣Wild Sockeye Salmon sushi (troll caught from Southeast Alaska)⁣⁣
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Jalapeño Hamachi (yellowtail sashimi, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro with a yuzu citrus ponzu)⁣⁣
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Durango Roll (garlic chili marinated salmon, mango topped with ahi tuna, albacore tuna and scallions finished with roasted habanero sauce and a touch of sesame oil) ⁣⁣
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Mona Lisa Roll (spicy tuna, cilantro and yamagobo layered with 7 spiced ahi tuna and topped with seared spicy snow crab, jalapeño, habanero tobiko and jalapeño citrus truffle sauce) ⁣ *𝗙𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘*⁣
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Geisha Roll (spicy yellowtail, onion, cilantro, cucumber and sprouts with tuna, albacore, salmon, tobiko, ponzu and habanero-citrus sauce.⁣⁣
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Cowboy Crunch Roll (salmon, avocado, cream cheese tempura style topped with seared snow crab mix, chopped bacon and green onions finished with teriyaki and spice mayo).

🍽 𝗘𝗔𝗧 :: 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘

🍽 𝗘𝗔𝗧 :: 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 :: This Jalapeño Hamachi dish (yellowtail sashimi, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro with a yuzu citrus ponzu)⁣⁣⁣ at Umi Sake House (@umisakehouse) was the perfect pairing of thin, melt in your mouth, sliced yellowtail with the heat of sliced jalapeño.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣
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Recently, we visited Seattle, Washington to devour, savor and enjoy food, sights and sounds of the Pacific Northwest. It was a time of delicious sushi, lava cakes and tulips galore. More photography at @spectrumofsight. ⁣⁣⁣
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𝗞𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦: 👀 At Umi Sake House, the standouts were: ⁣Wild Sockeye Salmon sushi (troll caught from Southeast Alaska)⁣⁣⁣
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Jalapeño Hamachi (yellowtail sashimi, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro with a yuzu citrus ponzu)⁣⁣⁣
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Durango Roll (garlic chili marinated salmon, mango topped with ahi tuna, albacore tuna and scallions finished with roasted habanero sauce and a touch of sesame oil) ⁣⁣⁣
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Mona Lisa Roll (spicy tuna, cilantro and yamagobo layered with 7 spiced ahi tuna and topped with seared spicy snow crab, jalapeño, habanero tobiko and jalapeño citrus truffle sauce) ⁣ *𝗙𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘*⁣⁣
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Geisha Roll (spicy yellowtail, tuna, albacore, salmon, topped with onion, cilantro, cucumber and sprouts with tobiko, ponzu and habanero-citrus sauce.⁣⁣⁣
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Cowboy Crunch Roll (salmon, avocado, cream cheese tempura style topped with seared snow crab mix, chopped bacon and green onions finished with teriyaki and spice mayo).

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