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Mission Hills' New (Brooklyn) Girl Gets New Guy
By Brandon Hernández — February 22, 2012, 12:34 p.m.
[Brooklyn Girl][1], an eatery inspired by the edible artisanal renaissance occurring in the community it takes its name from, is set to open in mid-to-late March at the corner of **Goldfinch and Ft. Stockton** in Mission Hills. While constructors work on the nuts and bolts, executive chef **Tyler Thrash** (formerly ... Post a comment
Fat Tuesday in Cre-Ol' Town: New Orleans Creole Cafe
By Ed Bedford — February 22, 2012, 12:18 p.m.
Mardi Gras? Didn’t make it downtown. But: Did make it to the nearest thing to N’Awlins in this fair city, the New Orleans Creole Cafe (2476 A, San Diego Avenue, Old Town, 619-542-1648). I mean, this is – as Carla’s southern auntie used to say – a darlin’ little place. ... Post a comment
Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant
By Ian Pike — February 21, 2012, 5:43 p.m.
Tucked in back of the Hillcrest Uptown District center, Aladdin is a better-than-average Lebanese/Mediterranean restaurant that is worth checking out for a full service dinner, though the place also serves a good lunch. The great patio gets plenty of afternoon sun and can be a perfect place to nosh on ... 1 comment
Ribs or, Uh, Artichoke?
By Ed Bedford — February 21, 2012, 1:02 p.m.
Still at Pacific Star. (See "Breakfast Under the Trolley," below). Problem is, I get to watching the danged soccer match in the TV, and talking with Walter and Wasan, the owners, and suddenly it's lunchtime. Plus, where I'm standing, they have this sign. "Marinated artichoke hot veggie sandwich, $4.99.” The ... Post a comment
Teriyaki Rice Bowl: Sushi House
By Elizabeth Salaam — February 21, 2012, 12:42 p.m.
I never gave teriyaki rice bowls much thought until my daughter began eating solid food and joining me on frequent jaunts to sushi restaurants. Steamed white rice has always been her number one favorite food (Don’t ask. I have no idea.), and she likes it even better when combined with ... Post a comment
Sushi House: 40 pieces for $16.95
By Elizabeth Salaam — February 21, 2012, 12:03 p.m.
M likes to surprise me on our date nights. He uses the Internet and friend recommendations to scout out places he thinks I’ll like, and then he keeps everything a secret, saying only, “You’ll see.” This weekend, date night happens at lunchtime on Sunday, and I’m driving. All M says ... Post a comment
Breakfast Under the Trolley
By Ed Bedford — February 21, 2012, 12:00 p.m.
You sit right under the oncoming trolley. True! The old 422 is bursting through the wall right above you as you chomp into your omelet breakfast. This is at Pacific Star, the eatery at 12th and Imperial transit center, right beside the tracks (1255 Imperial Avenue, Suite 100, 619-231-1888).  ... 2 comments
Prepkitchen Standards Survive Little Italy Jaunt Intact
By Brandon Hernández — February 21, 2012, 10:21 a.m.
Good, uncomplicated food and a level of consistency necessary for a quality chain is what’s impressed me about [Prepkitchen][1] since my first taste of their home-style cuisine back in 2009. That was after the opening of their first store, a tiny spot in La Jolla with only a handful of ... Post a comment
Dr. Juice
By Ian Pike — February 20, 2012, 4:26 p.m.
Finding a good juice bar is a bit unexpected in La Jolla Village, but thoroughly cool. The little shop has a good feel, as though it's been tested over time and always passed. The interior feels nice and worn in, but not in a way that indicates decay. "Patina" is ... Post a comment
Gone! Last Dollar Coffee in S.D.?
By Ed Bedford — February 20, 2012, 12:33 p.m.
Shock! Horror! $1 coffees - and that's for medium coffees, the most popular size -are gone at Cafe Madrid! Café Madrid is one of my favorite Coronado hangouts. Okay, it's a coffee cart. But, far as I know, it was the last one-buck chuck holdout of the coffee woild.  ... 2 comments
Sabuku Sushi
By Ian Pike — February 19, 2012, 3:50 p.m.
With its chic, modern decor, Sabuku Sushi sticks out a little bit on its more typically bohemian stretch of Adams Ave in Normal Heights. The design scheme is basically black and clear, "onyx and glass," if you will, which is undeniably classy. Little touches, like the metal chopsticks with machine-cut ... Post a comment
A Seriously Rockin’ Brew at Pizza Port O.B.
By Brandon Hernández — February 18, 2012, 1:55 p.m.
Music and craft beer are two of my foremost passions. One makes up the majority of my daily caloric intake, while listening to and playing the other sustains my non-dietary needs. So, when **Yiga Miyashiro**, head brewer at [Pizza Port Ocean Beach][1] (the reigning U.S. Small Brewpub of the Year) ... Post a comment
Anthony: An End, A Beginning
By Ed Bedford — February 17, 2012, 1:58 p.m.
“I think we were the pioneers of happy hour around here,” says Anthony Zizzo. “You should have come.” Dang it. He’s right. From 3-6 they had $5 wine and $5 appetizers, in this classy restaurant (at the corner of India and Date, in Little Italy) I’ve passed a thousand times. ... Post a comment
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Eat, Drink, and Make New Friends at Blind Lady Ale House
By Elizabeth Salaam — February 17, 2012, 10:08 a.m.
If you’re looking for a place to have a quiet, intimate evening, DO NOT go to [Blind Lady Ale House][1]. But if you're looking for a first stop on a night of wild adventures, BLAH is your man – so to speak. It’s loud and casual, the tables are communal, ... 1 comment
Cohn Restaurant Group Uncorking a New Concept in Hillcrest
By Brandon Hernández — February 17, 2012, 7:33 a.m.
Some restaurant names leave a lot to the imagination. The most recent addition to the [Cohn Restaurant Group][1] family, BO-beau, certainly did. But despite many a head scratch, people have flocked to that Robb Field-adjacent spot. The CRG’s latest concept is much easier to grasp. Slated to debut in Hillcrest ... Post a comment
Bicycle Happy Hour at Empire House Urban Palate
By Chad Deal — February 16, 2012, 5:13 p.m.
Running off the inertia of Saturday’s Bike the Boulevard ride, cycle your way over to Empire House Urban Palate in Hillcrest on Tuesday the 28th for a special two wheel happy hour from 5 to 8 p.m. including: $2 PBR 1/2 price margaritas $3.50 beer of the week $1 off ... 3 comments
Tacos and Opera: Los Pueblos
By Mary Beth Abate — February 16, 2012, 4:32 p.m.
Finding a good place to stop for lunch between errands can be challenging, especially when your errands take you to places that aren’t exactly known for tasty nibbles. So I was delighted to find [Los Pueblos][1] in the shopping center best known as “the Walmart plaza” in Kearny Mesa.  ... Post a comment
Two New Shrimp Tacos at Rubio's
By Mary Beth Abate — February 16, 2012, 2:57 p.m.
Yesterday I attended a tasting event at [Rubio’s][1] in Torrey Highlands, where two new menu items were introduced to food bloggers/writers from the San Diego area. Founder [Ralph Rubio][2] was on hand to demo and answer questions.  The first was the Smokey Red Chile Shrimp Taco. It has three ... Post a comment
Two-Buck Chow Downtown
By Ed Bedford — February 16, 2012, 2:56 p.m.
“I’ll give it to you for $4,” says Sim. Boy, talk about in the nick of… It’s 9 o’clock on the dot. Suddenly realized I had nothing to fill the belly for Carla and me. Did something I’ve never done before. Went into the corner Chinese at Fifth and Broadway, ... Post a comment
$7 Lunch: Venissimo Cheese
By Elizabeth Salaam — February 16, 2012, 2:22 p.m.
I’m what you might call a Cheese Head, for no other reason than that I love cheese. I am not, however, a Fancy Cheese Head. I mean, I do love fancy cheese, but I couldn’t tell you the difference between a goat cheese and a sheep cheese or a raw ... Post a comment
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