#348 This week on Happy Half Hour, Tommy and Daneyel Walker of The Mental Bar serve more than just coffee—they tell us about the cultural haven they built in Encanto. Their hallmark is comfort food and signature drinks like "Sexual Chocolate," a cold brew mixed with strawberry lemonade, and other drinks with adaptogens. When floods devastated the area, The Mental Bar became a community lifeline, offering resources and support. For the Walkers, this isn’t just a café; it's a passion project aimed at creating the "third space" they never had growing up, where everyone can connect and thrive. To follow The Mental Bar click HERE.

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#347 In this week’s episode, we dive into the history of San Diego’s iconic Bali Hai, a restaurant that’s been a cornerstone of San Diego’s tiki culture for 70 years. Our guests are the Baumanns, the family who’s been running the show since the beginning, pouring more Mai Tais than anyone in town—and making sure you don’t have more than two in one sitting. (For real, they’ll cut you off.) To follow Bali Hai click HERE.

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#346 This week, the HHH crew revisits a favorite episode with Lolita's Mexican Food, an iconic family-owned business celebrating 34 years in the burrito biz. Jorge Farfan shares the story behind the beloved chain, the evolution of their authentic recipes (Cali burrito, anyone?), and the challenges of running a multi-location restaurant. Farfan reveals Lolita's connection to Roberto's, another legendary family name in the local taco shop scene, and talks about his family's hope that Lolita's continues to be a family business for generations to come.

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