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d Bar Desserts is Coming to Hillcrest
d Bar Desserts, the Denver-based pastry shop/casual bistro, is coming to San Diego. Chef Keegan Gerhard's second venture will be in Hillcrest, right next to Snooze. Gerhard, who began his culinary career in San Diego, was named one of the …
Uptown Grunge Dog?
So, I was wandering along University around eleven at night, looking for a bus, any bus that’d take me downtown. But, wait...yonder luminous red umbrella., lil white cart, the smell of grilled onions. People stopping, ordering…are we in TJ? No, …
Western Steakburger
Western Steakburger is not the hippest place to grind a burger and some fries. It might be the least cool restaurant in the neighborhood with its mid-century anachronistic facade, un-ironic decor paying tribute to Western-themed cinema culture, and cafeteria quality …
Nunzia's Meat Loaf, With Poetry
Oh man. Last night. Can’t believe I’m here. Sitting at a table with a rose in a vase, listening to a gal at a mike get lyrical about “The Shift” of 2012. Like, end of the world as we know …
Barron Looking to "Evolve" with New Venture
Two weeks ago, I reported chef Daniel Barron's departure from Blue Point Coastal Cuisine. I also shared the opinion that he'd never seemed a conventional fit for that restaurant due to his affinity for futuristic molecular gastronomy. After doing so, …
Arrow Wars on Fifth
Trottin’ down Fifth t’other night around ten, into the belly of the beast, da Gaslamp. Course my own belly's bawling out for something. Anything. Problem? Tapped out. Seems like I always am, this time of night. So definitely looking for …
Off the Beaten Path: Mystic Mocha
The most mysterious thing about Mystic Mocha in University Heights is where in the heck it's located. Tucked into a tiny spot on Mission Blvd. between Alabama and Mississippi Streets, it's easy to pass up two or three times. Especially …
A Safe Supping Gamble at Sycuan
Last summer, I reported Augie Saucedo’s departure from The Shores Restaurant to become executive chef at Sycuan Golf & Tennis Resort. Saucedo had spent the past eight years—an eternity for a chef in this day and age—working at the gourmet …
It's all French at Jason’s Coffee Cart
Is that…could it be…? Jason! I’d know that face anywhere. Even here in Old Town. “I bought this,” he says. “The business. Lock, stock and…” “…coffee cup?” I ask. Wow. I’d gotten to know Jason where he worked at the …
Rainy Day Lunch at Edo Sushi
Edo Sushi in University City is a busy place, popular with students and neighborhood residents, with friendly, fast service. It's also walking distance from my apartment, so when I need a quick, warm bowl of rice and something, I head …
$10 Lunch: Swami's
One of the 99 reviews of Swami’s on Yelp begins, “This place is simply an amazing organic food restaurant.” Though this, for some, may be a big draw, it makes me want to run. But S swears by the place, …
Super Sticky Bun and Fun Bathroom Art at Cosmos Coffee Cafe
My friend S wanted to meet for lunch in La Mesa. But that wouldn’t be ‘til noon, and I needed a place to get some work done in the meantime. S sent me to Cosmos Coffee Café. I expected something …
Four High-Ranking Arguments for Staycationing
As we've all trudged our way through the economic downturn, the word "staycation" has become extremely popular. As a native San Diegan, I've always thought our community to be one of the few that could really qualify as a place …
Ballast Point's Newest Spirit Surfacing in Bay Park
Of late, a number of local bars and their associated tenders have been warding off the alcohol world's most transparent spirit. The same can not be said for Scripps Ranch-based craft distillery Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits. They're all set …
Ramzee's Mediterranean Mexican and the Quest for the Gyro Burrito
This is a highly personal tale for me. Several years ago, I had a gyro burrito at the Greek Sombrero in Jamul. I still haven' t forgotten how delicious that burrito was. Unsure whether or not I would ever return …
$10 Lunch: Aunt Emma's Pancakes
I have a fondness for diners. They remind me of the cigarettes, coffee, and grilled-cheese sandwiches (if I could afford it) of my poetry days, when all I ever wanted was to be alone with my notebook and my deep …
Fish Rolled Tacos at Los Panchos
I won't claim that Los Panchos is the best taco shop in town, not by a long shot. The most accurate assessment I have is that the food there is totally hit or miss. I've been both delighted and disgusted …