$1 Oyster Happy Hour in La Jolla

It's Friday, finally! This week just felt off with July 4th smack dab in the middle. It's a good thing America's birthday doesn't fall on a Wednesday for another eight or so years.

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If you're looking for a place to unwind with some friends, order a strong cocktail or two and shuck oysters, I highly suggest heading to Herringbone in La Jolla for Happy Hour. We were there last Tuesday and had a great time. The floor-to-ceiling windows, indoor-outdoor layout, and 100-year old olive trees scattered throughout give this eatery a really cool, unique vibe.  In addition to the $1 oysters, I also opted for the "Vodka Something," one of their snake oil cocktails made with carbonated water and vodka infused seasonal berries. No complaints here.

Happy Hour also includes discounts on wine and beer, and is Monday - Friday from 4pm to 6pm. Cheers!

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Red Hot Bistro

There's a little Asian bistro in Brickell called Indochine which lights up the whole street with its red bulbs and bright neon signs. It's hard to resist Indochine's funky atmosphere, tasty cuisine and exotic martinis. The Lychee Martini is a personal fav and I highly recommend.

I've been sick the last few days which means no happy hour for me. However, I was able to get out for a nice walk around the neighborhood tonight. I took this picture with a 10 second shutter speed while standing across the street. One of the waiters was definitely staring at me through the front door wondering what the hell I was doing taking pictures in the pitch black. Oh well.