Clairemont

News and stories about the neighborhood of Clairemont in San Diego.

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Teri Cafe: Teriyaki and Noodle House

Last week, on the way to pick up my daughter, I saw a sign for a teriyaki and noodle house in a strip mall not a mile away from her school. It was late enough ...

Following Fatal Hit and Run, Cyclists Gather for Improved Infrastructure

When 29-year-old cyclist David Ortiz was struck by an SUV and then run over by two sedans on the eastbound lanes of Balboa Avenue on March 22, the official word from local media and officers ...

Latin America Revisited: Tropical Star

A recent, fabulous couple of weeks in Colombia introduced me to another side of Latin American cuisine, and left me craving that wicked, evil, heart-attack-on-a-plate delight, chicharrón. Never mind that I had ordered it practically ...

The Principal's Office--a Hot and Dirty Read

I told my other half this morning, that there are two types of women--those that like princess stories (my mother, and no doubt Priscilla Presley and Naomi Judd) and those that like erotica (me, and ...

I Hate my Nasty Neighbor Mike--Part II

I blogged about my nasty neighbor Mike last night and I'm here to report he is still nasty. I told you about the notice he sent regarding my dogs even though a recent city ordinance ...

I Hate My Nasty Neighbor Mike

The jackass who lives next door woke me up very early this morning. He is a neanderthal of monumental proportions and has no consideration for anyone else. I can see why he is divorced. He ...

Thoughts After Midnight

Today I went to the Laundromat. Had to — the old dryer finally died. I have to admit I hope I don't get another one very soon. Folding clothes among the ladies who speak Spanish ...

Rotten Service at the Post Office

A few years ago, I got so fed up with waiting for service at the post office on the west side of town, I stormed through the employee's entrance and went to the back to ...

B-Words

Fox 5 Sports Anchor Protests Suspension Over Danica Patrick Comment "Danica is Bodacious, Bootylicious, and Boobiful. What's the problem?" "Why does the media keep describing me as sexy?" [Pictured: first results of Google Image search ...

Calling John Montagu: Mama's Grill

It's a good thing that John Montagu liked to play cards and talk. At least, so the legend goes. As a result, I can eat good things stuffed into bread every day for the rest ...

Lunch at Bangkok West

I'd heard the name, Bangkok West, from my father, usually in passing, as in, "I had lunch at" or "I'm having dinner at Bangkok West." A creature of habit, when Dad finds something he likes, ...

I can has blog comment

You know what pisses me off? People who don't blog but who comment on blogs. That is the equivalent of paying someone to sleep for you. Disher-outers who can't take it is what I think ...

Uninspired in Clairemont: Kitchen 4140

Kitchen 4140 is in an unlikely location on Morena Boulevard better known for design studios, carpet stores, and Costco. Chef Kurt Metzger describes his culinary style as "ingredient-inspired and ingredient-driven". I'm not sure what that ...

Getting Burgered: Boomerangs Gourmet Burger Joint

I tend to be a purist when it comes to my burgers. Salt and pepper only, medium rare. That's not to say I don't like toppings. Cheese, onions, even a fried egg gets the okay. ...

The Golfist

The Golfist a Clairemont tale by K McTaggart How did it happen, that I promised everyone I would commit this story to the blogosphere? Give up the comforting physicality of paper and ink for a ...

Lonesome Losers aka The Chargers!

Ladies and Gentlemen, The San Diego Chargers: It turns out I was wrong.  The Chargers are not an elite team that has had a bad run.  They are a bunch of Lonesome Losers that have ...

Week 11 Top 10

Week 11 Top 10 Division in parentheses, last week’s rank follows 1. Helix (II) (8-1) (1) – Cap regular season at Steele Canyon 2. Cathedral Catholic (III) (8-1) (2) – Host Saints in high-stakes Holy ...

Madison Soaring to Success Despite Inexperience

CLAIREMONT MESA – When a Division IV program loses 27 players to graduation it is expected to slow down the next season, but that hasn’t been the case at Madison. Led by a dynamic offense, ...

Best Ramen in San Diego?

On my "prep for Tokyo" tour of Japanese fare in San Diego, I hit up one of my favorites, Tajima Japanese Noodle House. Because I'm going to be on a ramen quest while in Japan, ...

WITNESSES TO THE INCIDENT AT SUPER 99 CENT STORE ?

Need all of my fellow community members of Clairemont to spread the word ," Did you or someone you may know, witness the slip and fall inside The Super 99 cent store on Thursday ,Sept. ...

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