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Squires Cafe and Deli

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Fact: getting a cup of coffee on a Saturday morning in La Jolla at this time of year is much harder than one might think, at least in the greater UCSD area. This is probably because the college is sleepy …

Barracuda Grill

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There's a lot of competition along the main section of 101 through Encinitas. It seems like there's a restaurant in every other window. Barracuda Grill attracted my attention mostly because it wasn't an Italian restaurant. Sometimes, the decision making process …

Bad Moods; Great Moments; and Tiny, Grilled Fish

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It had been a long, frustrating day and I only wanted to sleep. The hour was late-ish, maybe half-past-ten, and I was getting hangry (a portmanteau of "hungry" and "angry") and I felt my need for sleep in fierce conflict …

Espresso Mio

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I admit, I almost didn't want to write this. I wanted to keep Espresso Mio (1920 Fort Stockton Drive) to myself. It's not as if the coffee shop is a massive secret--it's right along a main thoroughfare in Mission Hills …

Huge Portions for Breakfast at Olympic Cafe

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Following a recommendation from a friend, I breakfasted at the Olympic Cafe recently. It's right on the corner of Texas and University in North Park in the plaza with Golden Donut (where I stop sometimes for a dozen mixed donuts …

Boll Weevil: IB Burgers and Brews

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A friend from Imperial Beach told me that Boll Weevil was the place to go for burgers, fries, and beers. He said they had a burger that came mashed between two grilled cheese sandwiches. I said, "don't threaten me with …

Steaks at the Red Fox Room

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I have ended up at the Red Fox numerous times, always out of a sense of spontaneity. For whatever reason, it seems to be a place to go when plans are changed or abandoned or pulled from thin air at …

Sneak Joint: Booze > Burgers

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It looks like Ed Bedford mentioned the bottomless pasta bowl at this Mission Beach bar a while back. I didn't get a chance to dig into such a bowl of pasta, but I did stop at the bar for some …

Breakfast at the Gathering

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After 26 years in business, the Gathering is a Mission Hills landmark to be sure. It's normally hard to stay relevant for that long in a tough industry, but the Gathering has managed to keep at it with only the …

Growing Pains Subside for El Take it Easy

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I happened to run into Jay, the highly visible owner of El Take it Easy and the Linkery, the other day and that planted the seeds of a visit to the supposed outpost of TJ in North Park. That the …

Burrito Barato

Juan Chou Sushi and Tacos

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Formerly the El Camino in South Park, Juan Chou is a fairly recent addition to the neighborhood. The illustrated sign, half kabuki masque and half day of the dead skull, is one of the more intriguing logos that's been put …

Subs 2 Go

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I was just cruising through Golden Hill and I spotted the "now serving fruit salads" sign from the road. The shop is in a strip mall on the corner of Broadway and 25th. Fortuitously, I was hungry and I had …

A Visit to Cueva Bar

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I hadn't been to Cueva Bar (2123 Adams Avenue) in a while. I paid a visit last night and I found that a few things have remained constant: 1) The soundtrack there is perpetually spot on. I don't claim to …

Tomorrow: Bike to Brunch

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Tomorrow, if anyone feels so inclined, it's Bikes n' Brunch at the Pearl Hotel on Rosecrans Street. The deal is as follows: ride your bike and take $10 off the price (usually $22.50) of brunch, which comes with endless mimosas. …

Lucky's

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I had spotted this place a while back and mistakenly assumed it was closed since it's distinctively shabby on the outside. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/jun/20/26572/ But not so! Lucky's was fully operational and apparently has been for eons. I stepped through the door …

Burrito Barato

Jimmy Carter's Mexican Cafe

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What can I say, I assumed the Hillcrest restaurant was named after the ex-President. It wasn't. I asked. My server told me that Jimmy was the owner and a third generation San Diegan. He told me that if I walked …

First Look: Hillcrest Brewing Company

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It's only been open for a week, so this isn't intended as a conclusive verdict on the self-styled "first gay brewery" that's owned by the company in charge of Mo's and Betty's. The move from nachos and sugary drinks to …

Breakfast at Crest Cafe

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This Hillcrest staple is celebrating thirty years in business this year. Because of that, my expectation was that the food there would be a little dated, that the restaurant had operated on institutional credibility more than an ability to stay …

Philly Grill

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I finally stopped into this miniscule steak sandwich shop on University Avenue after passing by it almost daily for years. It is in an unappealing location where the streets are often filled with broken glass. The neighbors are a liquor …

Babycakes California Casual Cafe Opens in Morley Field

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This was news to me, but as of yesterday the new Babycakes Cafe opened up right next to the tennis courts in Morley Field. It's a big change form the main Babycakes in Hillcrest, which is a hopping scene for …

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