Come On In! Cafe
I was in the mood for a cheeseburger. And then I remembered the coconut cake. So off I went to Come On In! Cafe in La Jolla. Their cheeseburgers are made of 100% Angus beef and served with cheddar cheese, …
Saigon on Fifth
When looking for this restaurant you need to look on University Avenue in Hillcrest, not 5th Avenue, as the address would have you believe. The actual restaurant is just off the corner of 5th Avenue and University Avenue--this can get …
Champagne French Bakery Cafe
A cafe that serves breakfast all day long is my kind of place. Champagne French Bakery Cafe is just such a place. They not only serve breakfast but also lunch, dinner, and yummy looking desserts catch your attention as you …
Bread & Cie Bakery * Cafe
I'm always on the lookout for a quality bakery. I have found that in Bread & Cie. Owner Charles Kaufman knows his way around the technique of artisan bread making. Bread & Cie's breads are freshly baked seven days a …
New Menu Item at P.F. Chang's: Pad Thai
For a limited time (not sure what that means) Pad Thai is a new menu item at P.F. Chang's. This popular Thai dish is a combination of rice noodles, egg, tofu, bean sprouts, scallions, crushed peanuts, chilies, crispy shallots, cilantro, …
Rocky's Crown Pub
Most people go to a pub to drink but I go to Rocky's Crown Pub in Pacific Beach to eat. With a very limited menu, you don't have many decisions to make. Do you want a hamburger or a cheeseburger …
El Indio Mexican Restaurant
Whether you choose to eat inside or outside under the umbrellas or order take out, El Indio's Mexican food in Mission Hills is satisfying. One of the oldest Mexican restaurants in San Diego, El Indio is family owned and operated …
The Original Pancake House: San Diego
I visited my first Original Pancake House in Portland, Oregon, which is actually the home of the very first Original Pancake House, founded in 1953. Now there are over one hundred franchises from coast to coast. This is where I …
Chocolat Bistro — Creperie — Cremerie
Recently I was looking for lunch in Hillcrest, so I checked out Chocolat Bistro - Creperie - Cremerie on the corner of 5th Avenue and University Avenue. After an extensive look at the menu I ordered an Imported Ham and …
Lorna's Italian Kitchen
If a restaurant has been in business for close to 25 years and is still open, they have to be doing something right. Such a place is Lorna’s Italian Kitchen in University City. Located in a strip-shopping center, Lorna’s seats …
Casa Guadalajara in Old Town: Ole!
Mariachis playing for guests, the courtyard filled with fountains and colorful umbrellas, a woman inside making flour tortillas from scratch, Mexican folk art, huge margaritas...I can go on and on. Casa Guadalajara in Old Town's Bazaar del Mundo has been …
Donovan's Steak and Chop House La Jolla
Donovan's does things in a BIG way. The steaks are big, wine glasses are big, the shrimp cocktail is big, the salad is big, the French fries are big…you get the ideas. And yes, the prices are big too. But …
"Eat at Recess" Food Truck: Grilled Cheese Heaven
Today is Monday and when it came time to think about lunch my mind wandered to thoughts of the yummy grilled cheese sandwich I have had several times at the "Eat at Recess" Food Truck. So off I went to …
Perry's Cafe
When I find a restaurant that is a good value and is already crowded on weekends, my first thought is to keep it to myself. But I must tell you that Perry's Cafe in Old Town works on all counts. …
Humphreys Grill at the Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered at this approachable hotel dining room. While so many of the "in" restaurants are way too noisy, Humphreys Grill soothes the sole and offers some quality food in the meantime. I have recently fallen …
Brunch at CUSP in the Hotel La Jolla
The Kimpton Hotel company from San Francisco recently opened a renovated Hotel La Jolla. This hotel was built in 1972 but when you walk in the lobby, you'd never know that it wasn't brand new. The art work is large …
The Prado at Balboa Park
I was touring a few museums on a recent Tuesday (when San Diego residents get in free) when hunger struck. I was close to The Prado and decided to treat myself to a Cohn Restaurant experience. I was pleasantly surprised …
COOPS West Texas BBQ Still Going Strong!
I’m a transplanted Texan who has eaten her share of BBQ from one end of Texas to another and I can tell you that Lemon Grove Avenue is home to some very decent BBQ, something not easily found in San …
Burgers Are Famous at Jimmy's Famous But...
Although the 3 men at our table ordered burgers at Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern (J-FAT) on North Harbor Drive I went ga ga over the entrée salads. The most fun was the Kitchen Sink Salad made of a base of …