Vista Coffee Hut Serves Coffees with Unique, Mexican Flavors

October 22, 2022October 22, 2022Coffee, VistaLeave a Comment

Elena visited Vista-based coffee hut, El Kafecito, to learn more about how the business owners started the company and what inspired them to serve Mexican-flavored coffees like Dulce de Leche and Horchata Lattes.

Escondido Wine Bar Owner Serves Wine and Beer with a Mission to Spotlight Women + BIPOC Producers

July 2, 2022California, Escondido, WineryLeave a Comment

HomeTold with Elena visits SIP Wine and Beer in Escondido, California and talks with the owner, Cassandra Schaeg, to learn more about the inspiration for her wine/beer space and how she's sharing the stories of women and BIPOC winemakers with her customers.

Oceanside Spotlight: Tremont Collective — A Neighborhood Space That Embraces San Diego Local Businesses

February 5, 2022California, Coffee, Craft Beer, Oceanside, Oceanside, RetailLeave a Comment

Tremont Collective takes local to another level. Nine local businesses, based on S. Tremont Street, create the Collective experience where visitors can enjoy a craft beer, fresh brewed coffee, cheese & wine, spin classes and shopping. Elena visited Tremont Collective in Oceanside, CA on their grand opening and gives you a tour of the new space.

Local Spotlight: Quail Haven Farm in Leucadia

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021California, Coffee, EncinitasLeave a Comment

Quail Haven Farm is a coffee farm in Leucadia that has been producing premium coffee since 2014. So far, the farm has produced 4,000 pounds of coffee beans.

3 Road Trip Stops in Santa Barbara Wine Country

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021California, WineryLeave a Comment

This road trip guide provides 3 stops for a day trip to the Santa Barbara Wine Country region.

A San Diego Beer Club is Connecting Women Over Local Craft Beer

October 11, 2020October 25, 2020California, Craft Beer, San Diego, San MarcosLeave a Comment

The Women's Craft Beer Collective in San Diego, CA was founded by Carlsbad resident, Kristine Baker, as a way to bring women together to learn more about local craft beer.

Oceanside Spotlight: The Rising Co. is Your Home Away From Home

September 10, 2020October 25, 2020Oceanside, RetailLeave a Comment

The Rising Co. in Oceanside, CA is home to more than a dozen local small businesses who share the space in a co-op model in North County San Diego. The space is also a community hub for locals to enjoy.

Encinitas Refillery Makes Sustainability Simple + Diverts Plastics from Landfills

August 11, 2020October 25, 2020Encinitas, RetailLeave a Comment

The Nada Shop in Encinitas, a zero-waste shop and refillery, opened in April 2019 to provide a one-stop-shop for sustainable living in San Diego.

Exploring Los Alamos, CA Like a Local

October 4, 2019October 26, 2020CaliforniaLeave a Comment

Explore Los Alamos, California from a local's perspective. HomeTold host, Elena Gomez, interviewed two locals to find out the best places to eat and drink in Los Alamos.