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Crazy Chicken (Packaging) at El Pollo Loco
First off, the meal that our buddies Ria and Maggie brought around was fantastic. It was for the Oscars. I know, not cool, but I’m a sucker for that thing. "I want to thank my mom for making me the …
33 on 3/3
Earlier this month, I wrote a five-piece summary of a trip to five Vista breweries. My first stop was to one that hadn’t even opened yet. It’s called Latitude 33 Brewing Company and turned out to be one of the …
New Bakery in Downtown Chula Vista
Errands day often includes a stop for treats. Last week, I spied a new bakery in downtown Chula Vista, which I used as a carrot throughout the morning to entice the little one to behave. It worked, and after lunch, …
Gabardine in March
Two whole months with no new resto debut? It's almost eerie not to see restaurateur partners Brian Malarkey and James Brennan throwing open doors and popping champagne, but very soon, they'll be back to christening new ventures. March 5 will …
$10 Lunch: Jimmy's by the Park
The search for a grilled cheese sandwich on errands day landed the little one and me at Jimmy’s by the Park in downtown Chula Vista. A waitress with the name Tammy printed on the back of her black polo shirt …
Missionary Revives Caesar, His Salad...And Now His City?
First signs of a TJ revival? Check out the New Yorker’s profile of Javier Plascencia, missionary chef of Tijuana. It’s in the January 30th edition. The New York Times has also featured Plascencia and his break-out “Misión 19” eatery (3/9/11) …
First Step in Culinary Evolutionary Announced
Last month, I reported on chef Daniel Barron's departure from Blue Point Coastal Cuisine and his emergence under the flag of Evolve Cuisine. A partnership between Barron and chef Flor Franco (Indulge Contemporary Catering, Urban Chicken), Evolve is all about …
Best Coffee (And Loaded Bagels) In Town?
Best coffee? It might be here in Old Town. It’s called Van Houtte, and it’s a dark Fair Trade, organic certified coffee from Mexico. And as it says, “Slightly bitter with a rich lingering flavor.” I’m slurping a cuppa on …
Validation for a Self-Confirmed Beer Nerd
I love beer. So much so, I’ve made a career writing about it. I’m not a hop-head or a Belgo-phile. I enjoy every single style of beer from palate-dazing double IPAs to sweet vanilla-tinged barley wines and cloven German hefeweizens. …
$5 Pizza - The Seinfeld Way
Five bucks. That’s all I paid for two slices of pizza, a hefty little salad, and a soda. Taking the ancient revived 1946 trolley again, ending up at America Plaza. Looked out the window. Wow. Another deal? Jump off, and …
Mission Hills' New (Brooklyn) Girl Gets New Guy
Brooklyn Girl, 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 …
Fat Tuesday in Cre-Ol' Town: New Orleans Creole Cafe
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 …
Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant
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 …
Ribs Or, Uh, Artichoke?
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 …
Teriyaki Rice Bowl: Sushi House
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 …