Secret Ingredient to Opening a Restaurant is Love — Irena Damianova of Balkan Bar and Grill

Irena Damianova learned the secret ingredient to opening a restaurant. When the Las Vegas restaurant owner decided to move from a successful real estate career and open Balkan Bar and Grill, she didn’t know what to expect. All she knew was that flexibility was paramount to her and the restaurant’s survival. Outside of the amazing […]
Give Back to Help Orikhiv in Ukraine Defend Itself From Invasion

You can help the town of Orikhiv in Ukraine protect itself from invasion by making a donation today. We have a close friend originally from Ukraine who now lives in San Diego who reached out and asked for help. A friend of hers in Orikhiv is currently volunteering to buy much-needed items for those fighting […]
Supporting San Diego Tennis and Bulgaria | Grigor Dimitrov at San Diego Open ATP 250

We went to the San Diego Open to loudly cheer on Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov. We love Tennis and we love Bulgaria. As a proud Bulgarian family running our barbecue restaurant in San Diego, naturally we wanted to show support for the ATP 250 San Diego Open and root for fellow Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov. […]
Podcasting from Rakovski, Bulgaria | Millennial Mayor Pavel Gudzherov | DH054

As a Millenial Mayor, Pavel Gudzherov knows the power of social media firsthand. The 38-year-old leader of Rakovski, Bulgaria uses the digital tools available to him — and a willingness to always learn more — in order to show progress on projects, engage the community, and join the conversation. A leader has to be where […]
The Karen Drink is Sour and Fiery | Cali Cocktails To Go

Drinking “The Karen” will make you ask for the manager… Because it tastes so good! Our latest Cali BBQ Cocktail-To-Go creation is “The Karen” — a Fireball Pink Lemonade that’s both Sour and Fiery. Just like a Karen! https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/videos/1095065120894325/? We asked our followers online what our next Cali BBQ Cocktail-To-Go Fishbowl should be and “The […]