Splash Wine Lounge: Two Thumbs Up

Saturday afternoon I visited Banker's Hill and North Park with my pal Judy. Banker's Hill is just northeast of Gaslamp and offers a bit of a quieter urban feel than downtown. Plus you're just a hop, skip and a jump away from Balboa Park, which is a fantastic place to go for walks and runs, as well as catch a pick up a soccer game or head over to the nearby San Diego Zoo. If you're located in the right spot (such as Albatross Street), you have a fantastic view of the San Diego Bay. One drawback, however, is that the area is a little too quiet and doesn't offer as many coffee shops, restaurants, etc. to meet other young professionals.

North Park is adjacent to Hillcrest, just northeast of downtown. My roommate lived in North Park for a little while and described it as hipster and eclectic, with many cute restaurants and bars to check out. One of the girls I work with is an artist and her work is currently displayed at a place called Splash, which describes itself as a "Unique Wine Lounge."

After wandering around Banker's Hill Saturday afternoon, Judy and I decided to go check out Splash. We were not disappointed. The concept behind Splash is that rather than ordering an entire glass of wine, you put money on a wine card and you are able to order "just a splash" of a variety of wines. They have a large selection of reds, a decent selection of whites and the bar is elegantly decorated with exposed brick walls and cool Natalie Turegen artwork. I give Splash two thumbs up and recommend it as a place to check out.

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