If 2020 has taught us anything, it's the importance of community. As we enter the gift giving season, we encourage you to shop small when searching for the ideal gift for that special someone. Small businesses need our help to weather the storm and we are confident that the challenges that bind us all together...Continue Reading
This year is finally coming to an end and we want to close out 2020 on a positive note. So this holiday season, BLOC has teamed up with the Salvation Army to adopt a family in need. We did it last year as well and found it to be a great way to wrap up...Continue Reading
Even under normal circumstances, daily life is full of uncertainty. Know that you are not alone if you're feeling anxious and/or overwhelmed and that maybe there is a silver lining to the quiet stillness that surrounds us currently. Perhaps this is an invitation to a new way of being, both within ourselves, and in the...Continue Reading
We know times are tough right now, especially for you parents. Many of us have been touched personally by this illness and emotions are high. Which is why it's so important to prioritize your self-care. However you do it, be it with humor, exercise, alcohol, books, meditation—whatever it is—make sure you are taking care of yourself!Continue Reading
We know that with everything going on it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. With this event impacting so many people—BLOC included—we have been spending a lot of time reflecting on the situation, the importance of community, and what we can do to remain positive and optimistic. Like many other small businesses, BLOC is also...Continue Reading
The global pandemic, COVID-19, has taken over life as we know it. It's definitely a strange time to be alive as this is truly is a first for everyone. So while this is going on, and the world is under quarantine, we want to share some of our thoughts and what's keeping us going. Continue Reading
Napizza began its life in 2011 over a glass of wine and a ping pong game between three Italian raised friends. The fast-casual restaurant, with its fourth location in downtown Encinitas, is a welcome addition to the North County dining scene, and a favorite among locals. They pride themselves on providing locally sourced, nutritionally delicious...Continue Reading
JoJé co-founders and close friends, John Abate and Jess Cerra, are athletes with a passion for racing bicycles, being active outdoors, and eating healthy and delicious food. During the beginning of her athletic career, Jess noticed that there were very few energy bars that combined both great taste and had the key nutrients our bodies...Continue Reading
The Goods opened in August 2017 and is the brainchild of the Barille Family, who also operates another popular Carlsbad eatery, Cafe Topes. Located in the heart of North County San Diego, The Goods features fresh artisan doughnuts made from scratch every hour. With gourmet flavors that include brown butter, chocolate ganache, Tahitian vanilla, stuffed...Continue Reading
Founded by Mary and Stan Gafner, Treehouse Kitchen was established to bring together local chefs and food experts with people interested in learning more about cooking. Located in the Gafner's home in Encinitas, they also host programs with art, yoga, and lifestyle experts, and consider their offerings as more of an interactive experience than simply...Continue Reading
