We were recently invited to an exclusive influencer experience called the Foodies on the Tracks Grub Tour that was hosted by Alternative Strategies, an award-winning, full-service marketing communications firm here in San Diego. After this incredible experience I couldn’t help but think about what a FUN date night (or day outing) this would be. So get your pen and paper out and create your own #SDGrubTour with the hubs, partner, or friends.
We met downtown at the Sante Fe Depot, jumped on the MTS Trolley line and within minutes we were at our first destination in Mission Valley. Our first stop was Wood Ranch, then we were off to La Mesa’s Farmer’s Table and then back downtown to The Smoking Gun.
This was actually my first time on the MTS Trolley–talk about a fun way to experience San Diego! Our first stop was Wood Ranch in Mission Valley where we enjoyed their famous Baby Back Ribs and BBQ Sliders, all while sipping on their two most popular signature cocktails, the Newport Lemonade and the classic margarita. Please note the ingredients in the Newport Lemonade, it was spectacular.
You’re welcome:
Newport Lemonade – Ketel One vodka, perfectly paired with mint, crisp cucumber, fresh lemonade & a dash of sweet zest, creating the perfect year-round libation.
We jumped back on the MTS Trolley line down to La Mesa, where our next stop was Farmer’s Table. If you haven’t experienced this amazing local eatery you are truly missing out. They pulled out all the stops for us, and I think we quite possibly could have tried everything on the menu (we didn’t, but close – see picture above). They started us off with mimosas and the largest bloody Mary I have ever seen in my life. Off the menu, my personal favorites were the tiramisu and Bananas Foster French toast off the brunch menu and the Farmer’s Salad with shrimp off the dinner menu. But honestly how do you pick favorites when everything was absolutely delicious?
I am not sure how we actually walked back to the MTS Trolley line (said with sarcasm as its maybe 50 yards away). Full, tipsy and happy, we continued the tour back downtown.
Next stop, The Smoking Gun. What I love about San Diego the most is you can have INCREDIBLE food, service, and cocktails in a more casual and fun setting. They offer a southern-influenced menu that includes Sweet & Smoky Chili (that was to die for) to classic BBQ and American offerings. The Disco Ball of Booze was my personal favorite. The presentation and flavor were so unique and would be the perfect addition to a girls night out if you ask me.
I may have gained 5lbs on the #SDGrubTour, but it was worth every pound.
Follow these Foodies on Instagram that joined us on the tour, they have you covered for everything “food” in San Diego.
@eatdrinkbesd
@downtownrob
@bloodymaryobsessed
@DeanHallStyle
