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Las Hadas Bar and Grill
Las Hadas Bar and Grill, on Fourth Street in the Gaslamp District first attracted me with their happy hour menu. Nice prices, good selection on both food and drink specials, and extended hours. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/apr/20/23232/ I started out with a Diablo …
A Beer Pairing Dinner Based on...Cupcakes?
They say candy’s dandy, but liquor’s quicker. Put the two together and you’ve got the sweet line of baked goods that is local dessert company, PubCakes. From the La Mesa home base she shares with Treehouse Coffee, owner Misty Birchall …
Coming Attractions: The Summer of Karl
A month ago, I shared details on Karl Strauss Brewing Company’s expansion of their production facility. That project, which is scheduled to debut in late summer, includes installation of a 20-tap bar, outdoor beer garden, private event spaces and a …
La Terrazza — Life at the Top
Oh man. Seems every day off, the lovely Carla wants to head for Diane, on the sceptered isle of Coronado, to get her hair swished up. She's there now. Me, wandering lonely as a cloud, till I pass this place …
Limone: San Diego's Newest Pop-Up
After my fun-times at Cellar Door, I was eager to try the newest underground restaurant that popped up on my foodar: Limone. Limone's chef, Accursio Lota, is originally from Sicily, but, as with Logan of Cellar Door, he made his …
The Pasha of F Street
The street guy takes the blind woman inside the café and says she needs a drink. The owner doesn’t scoot them out, but asks them to “please wait.” The two wait outside. A little while later, the owner comes out …
Salad Style: In the Chapel? Or Under the Green Umbrella?
Green noodles, red cabbage, lime umbrellas, blue sky. Who could ask for anything more? Couldn’t resist stopping in here at Salad Style (807 F Street, 619-255-6731), what with the sunny day and the cute, little ol’ low red brick building, …
Sustainable Seafood Week in San Diego
Sustainable Seafood Week begins today and runs through April 25th. This event brings together area restaurants that are committed to the sustainable seafood movement. Sustainable seafood, according to the nonprofit Seafood for the Future, is “Seafood that is harvested and/or …
Two SD County Breweries Make U.S. Top 50
Earlier today, the Brewers Association, that trade group that tabulates production statistics for U.S. breweries, announced the country’s top 50 craft brewing companies. Total 2011 beer sales volume was the deciding factor. Two San Diego County companies made that list. …
Tandoori Hut: All the Curry You Can Eat
The buffet is heavily advertised on the exterior of Tandoori hut. "All you can eat" for $8.99 at lunch and $9.99 at dinner. For potentially heavy eaters, the value to be extracted from such a deal is immense. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/apr/17/23069/ The …
Beer Touring: Black Market Brewing Company
I had fond memories of their Rye IPA, and had tasted their Hefeweizen and Brown Ale a number of times around town, but it wasn’t until Easter weekend that I finally made it out to Black Market Brewing Company’s home …
Counter Culture: Counting Down – But When?
“Arriving Early 2012.” Uh-huh. We’re nearly May now. What’s happenin’, fellas? The sign is stuck to the window of this new condo building at 6th and G downtown. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/apr/16/22998/ It's right beside an application for a “41," the beer and …
New San Diego Beer Cookbook On Tap
Last night, I attended a dinner put on by four local food and brewing industry personalities. It was held at a private residence and featured plenty of delicious dishes and beer that was consumed on the backyard patio. Sounds like …