San Diego Union-Tribune (Sunday)
Connection is music to the ears of Lovesong Coffee
There's more than coffee brewing at Lovesong Coffee and Market in North Park, a space intended for pouring hand-crafted lattes and fostering loving human connections.
“All of life is a love song,” said the shop's co-owner, Mike Anderson. “I truly believe that we were all given a chance to live on this earth…life's a journey with lots of peaks and valleys. It's all a worthy story (and) worthy to be shared.”
Anderson, who owns the space with his wife Jess, always knew being a business owner would be part of his story. In 2009, the couple opened Salvage Salon in Phoenix, Arizona, and eventually relocated the hair salon to
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North Park. The Andersons also opened Oh Glory, a holistic spa, in the same neighborhood. Lovesong is their third business on the same block of North Park Way.
Anderson said he and Jess have enjoyed serving the local community and are excited to continue doing it through Lovesong. After a “tough” and “isolating” pandemic year in which the hair salon was shut down for 10 months, he said he knew his next project — which would coincidentally be next door — had to be “fun and as relational as possible.”
The space has natural light pouring in from an open glass-paneled garage door that illuminates a center ushaped coffee bar, curated market and exposed bleacher-style seating in the back. Anderson said the style is intentional and designed to have baristas engage with guests and vice versa.
“We're just a family with five girls who love our neighborhood, we're not some cool company, we're just…trying to provide and teach entrepreneurship,” Anderson said.
In terms of pours, coffee drinks feature unusual yet creative ingredients, such as caramelized fig and smoked salt with espresso and milk used in the Salvage Sister or ginger used in the La Roja.
We're only a week into 2023 and already the deals are pouring in. This week, we have a staycation deal that's going to make you ask your boss for a few more days off and a boba special that your sweet tooth can be thankful for. So, let's crack on!
Save on jet ski rentals
You don't have to spend a lot to enjoy the magnificent waters that carve out San Diego's coastline. For $49 per hour, you can get out on the water with a jet ski from Luxury Jet Ski Rentals.
This weekday deal is good at the company's two locations: Harbor Island and South Bay locations. Plus, if you are a returning customer, you can enjoy 10% off your purchase (with code).
To learn more, visit luxuryjetskirentals.com or call (619) 352-0754 (Harbor Island) or (858) 888-0082 (South Bay.)
Get 15% off at Solamar San Diego
Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean that you can't enjoy some rest and relaxation at a nice hotel. Have a well-deserved staycation at Solamar San Diego and save 15% off room rates with their Winter Warm-up Special.
Valid for travel dates between now and Feb. 28, let Solamar pamper you as you unwind from all the planning, shopping and stress of the holiday season. Because, hey, it's never too late to give yourself a nice present.
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Free shipping at Bird Rock Coffee
Who doesn't love coffee? I bet you'll find it's even better with a healthy dollop of “free shipping.”
At Bird Rock Coffee, you get good coffee and free shipping for orders $45 and over.
Whether you enjoy your beans blended or single origin, Bird Rock Coffee has something for every kind of coffee connesieur.
Did I mention that, if you sign up for a subscription, you can also get up to 15% off your subscription price? I am a fan of Sumatran and Guatemalan beans and, let me tell you, I'm signing myself up for some savings.
Conditions apply. Visit birdrockcoffee.com.
$5 off at Boba Time
Speaking of delicious drinks, Boba Time is rewarding those of us who love this whimsical drink with a "buy 15 (teas), get $5 off your next order" deal.
Just note that to take advantage of this offer, you must download and order through the Boba Time app. There's also an extra bonus: new users can get 20% off their first order. It's definitely tea time!
Visit itsbobatime.com.
Drain cleaning for $69
Your home's plumbing can take a beating during the holidays and clogged drains can be a nightmare. Thankfully, Team Rooter can solve that problem. Take advantage of their $69 drain cleaning deal for first time clients. You'll be in the hands of expert technicians who will treat you and your home with the care you deserve.
Visit teamrootersd.com to see what conditions apply for this deal or call (619) 345-3228.
Brian May Maestro is The Deal Maestro. Share your deals and special offers with him at brian.maestro@sduniontribune.com.
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