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Good Indian Restaurant in San Diego
My 'skewering' i felt was deserved and I hardly ever skewer. I went to the old Viks the two times previous when I lived up there. It was hyped and still mediocre - Ill take Surati any day over that place. Trust me I wanted to like it - I saw the check please, bay area episode of it and drooled before i went thats why I went back 2 more times to make sure I wasn't tripping.
I like that you Saltyraisins called the posting bombastic though.
Good Indian Restaurant in San Diego
Vik's sucks so bad. I've tried them three times and every time they disappoint.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/696772
An emperor with no clothes.
I don't think that dosa and idlis are what they do well at Surati Farsan either. Its fore-mostly a gujarati snack shop.
Surati Farsan plowed into by car!
http://www.10news.com/news/29918874/detail.html
I was going to go yesterday too. Crazy video. I hope they get back in business soon.
Permanent market for local farmers?
I don't think that Whole Foods is sending that message, nor do I believe eating locally is affordable to the average consumer here in San Diego.
The clientele at Whole Foods and those who shop the farmers markets are primarily from the same general [upper middle, wealthy] class echelon. I think that claim is bolstered because the prices for local produce are not all that different between the two. It is also important to consider the convenience of always having access to that produce at WF, the fact that WF is a customer of these same farmers, as well as their labor policies (health benefits and a closer to an above- the-poverty-level wage) which I think would be relevant to people who are fighting for the local/organic/sustainable movement.
Granted that there are programs trying to change that reality - such as what they have at the City Heights Farmers Market - you can't deny that eating healthy and local is still not quite in the reach of the masses.
PS I recognize that there are a lot of customers who shop Whole Foods that are not in that class range I described - that sincerely struggle to shop only there because what they offer is just that "whole foods" and wont settle for less for their families.
Hispanic Markets in SD
I've been to El Super and it honestly reminded me of Food 4 Less. There are a few interesting things available but Northgate is better.
Hispanic Markets in SD
Its called "camote del cerro" and Ive seen recipes for it from the State Of Michoacan that called for it to be cooked " capeado" (battered like a chile relleno and served with a sauce).
I'm craving...
Never been to Stazione but I think you would be pleased with what they are trying to do at Sospeso. The owner sat down with us and gave us a tasting of multiple coffees - the best for me being from Moyobamba Peru, another from Guerrero state, and another from India thats flavor had been affected by monsoon. There's another special brew thats almost whiskey like that takes 8 hours to extract/brew.
I'm craving...
I dont think El Taller is in the same league as Mision 19 - its more like La Querencia baja med.
La Corriente is 6th and Madero I believe
Jan listed their other Mazatlan restaurant this is the link to the Original TJ one: http://www.facebook.com/LaCorrienteCevicheriaNaisTJ
They have a cool little intimate mezcal bar in the back where are friend DJs http://www.facebook.com/Eltinieblomezcalroomtijuana
I recommend the Tostada de Red Snapper - its their most famous dish and they are somewhere in the 20-30 thousand sold range according to the number on the wall. I liked all the mariscos there - a tj style paella, chorizo de abulon sopes etc. etc. Its kitschy and cool
Sospeso is incredible you order by where you want your coffee from - seriously some of the best coffee ive had. its behind the calimax in zona rio
I'm craving...
I didn't go to the restaurant but saw it on the menu and have read that they prepare it to the standards of Cardini.
The hotel is great for the price - clean spacious and cheap. We wanted to book a second night but they sold out.
La Sexta - 6th street has a killer night scene - went to some cool bars like Don Loope and an old school one next to Mezcalera. So many people out enjoying themselves.
You need to check out La Corriente and El Taller and this Cafe called Sospeso.
I'm craving...
Ceasars on Revolucion is open and making their salad - just stayed at hotel connected to it last week
pimientos de Padrón
I've been getting them from Whole Foods - they carry Suzie's locally grown Padrons and they are incredible.
Convoy New Restaurants
No way - K's is beginners banh mi. and bread is better at cali
Convoy New Restaurants
Its the best in town I have had and my favorite right now. Bread is tasty and texturally spot on, veggies and meats super fresh. Saigon Sandwiches, Cafe Dore are close to it though.
Cemitas
There was a little panaderia that made them on Imperial Ave. but it was underwhelming and this was a few years back. The best one I've had recently was from Cemitas Pal Cabron in Los Angeles.....divine!
Recent Great Cheap Eats in San Diego
New Cali Baguette on Convoy for their Special Dac Biet $3 - this is my new personal favorite banh mi in San Diego - super fresh bread and ingredients
Spicy Tako hand roll from Nijiya Market $2.49
New Russian / Ukrainian Restaurant in La Mesa: The Village House Kalina
Hi !
Just wanted to let you all know about a this new restaurant I went to a few nights ago off Fletcher Parkway.
It seems like the owners of the former Pomegranate restaurant split and opened their own restaurants. One part opened the next door Petrushka while the former chef and other owner now have The Village House Kalina.
The restaurant definitely has that Eastern European aesthetic to it, with its exposed wooden celing and samovars strewn about . It is also definitely a mom and pop - husband in the front waiting and wife in the kitchen doing the cooking.
> No Liquor license yet, so we tried the mildly fermented russian rye bread soda - Kvass - which I've had from the russian delis in San Francisco. Its root beer reminiscent for sure and I don't know if its for everyone.
> They make a wonderful butter with garlic and fresh dill and its brought out with fresh baked bread.
> We ordered the sampler salad plate which is exactly the same as what was served at Pomegranate. It is all delicious - especially the eggplant and carrot salads.
> The Ukranian borscht was fantastic with a great textural mix of potatoes, cabbage, and beef .
> The hand made perogis were delicate and filled with potatoes and mushrooms and topped with carmalized onions.
I can't wait to go back they have a 7.99 lunch three course that looks worth checking out. With a Russian/ former USSR countries emigre population in San Diego at 60,000 its great to have this restaurant to represent their presence.
8302 Parkway Dr
(between Jackson Dr & Buckland St)
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 461-1100
www.kalinavillagehouse.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-village-house-kalina-la-mesa-4
Berliner Weisse style Beer
I have the waldmeister syrup now I am just looking for this low alchol cloudy sour wheat beer. I know Dogfish makes one but I want it unflavored or with the traditional raspberry or wladmeister flavouring. Hve you seen it?
Favorite Mexican Breakfast in SD?
Honestly I think everything here is 'just ok' - you really need to cross over to Tijuas if you want a true experience. Mexican bread brought to the table. Fresh juices of papaya, tangerine, guava etc. Fresh made thick corn tortillas, and the unmistakable scent of Mexican coffee with cinnamon.
Favorite Mexican Breakfast in SD?
I might be getting over there late morning tommorow for an amazing bowl of menudo, breakfast of champions!
Recent Great Cheap Eats in San Diego
well i would say under 10 bucks but the two i gave were under 5 each
Recent Great Cheap Eats in San Diego
It would be great if anyone wanted to contribute and update this thread.
- Pizza at Newport Pizza in Ocean Beach (ideally accompanied by a beer :-) I love the crust here and the wonderous yeasty smell of the place.
- Grilled Pork Banh Mi at Pho Point Loma - one of the best grilled pork Banh mi's Ive had!
Where to find Pozole (posole) in San Diego?
I've been there its ok - not worth the drive to almost San Ysidro and its white pozole only.
The best pozole Ive had in San Diego was at the Cenaduria of Candyland in City Heights though I believe they have new owners.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/98128783@N00/sets/72157594429245024/
Everyone Loves this Place but Me...
Mama's Bakery
The bread is good but the rest tastes bland or not so tasty. The Tabasco like hot sauce is terrible too.
Everyone Loves this Place but Me...
El Zarape for sure.
What's the attraction - its almost as bad as El Indio.
> Fish is under fried and batter tasteless.
> Inappropriate salsas. The green avocado sauce is passable but the others are just plain bad - as are the carrots
> The place always feels dirty - and I dont usually care.
> They dont even cook/ toast their flour tortillas.
Chihuahua style Food / West Texas BBq in El Paso
Hi
I was hoping to ask some recommendations from locals on where to get some good eats in El Paso. Ill be visiting from San Diego.
I am interested in the above cuisines the most. I was wondering if anyone could steer me to the most traditional representations of N. mexican cuisine ie Chihuahua state style food in El Paso - if it exists.
http://www.enjoymexico.net/chihuahua-gastronomy-mexico.php
Thanks
San Diego New Places Opening
Flavors of East Africa on El Cajon Blvd. - old Pomegranate spot. I think this one spawned from the Kenyan grill at the Farmers market
Micheladas of San Diego
I had a really good one that Josh recommended me in San Francisco at Nopalito. They made it with their own homemade clamato and used a more premium beer - Lagunitas pils.
But I think I like the regular made ones just as well - to me the proportions have to be just right to get it to the next level. Think salty, spicy, refreshing, effervescent, and sour from the time. Its always interesting to me when they add a swig of worstishire (sp) sauce or maggi.
They are the best hangover drinks too - which may make them especially good tasting ;-)
