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Gaslamp Quarter in SD...need recommendations from foodies!
Haven't been there, but this seems like it might fit your criteria:
http://knottybarrel.com/
Also, Proper Gastropub may work, too.
Help.... food truck a request from an out of town guest
This site has the most comprehensive list of trucks (along with lunch hour locations):
http://sdfoodtrucks.com/
It's a good place to start.
There are some well-written reviews (with photos) on this site:
http://www.gastrobits.com/search/label/Gourmet%20Food%20Trucks
Miho Gastrotruck is among the first (if not the first) gourmet food trucks in San Diego. I still think they do an excellent job. With all of the trucks, I recommend you keep in mind that the food isn't cheap (food truck meals are the most expensive places I dine out for lunch, routinely $10-15). Also, bring some camping chairs so you can enjoy the meal outdoors under the sun.
Lunch in Oceanside
You don't mention when you are going, but 333 Pacific is open for lunch Friday-Sunday.
The Burger House is good and reasonably priced. 333 Pacific is about as close to the beach as you can get in Oceanside and the lunch prices are not completely unreasonable.
http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/restaurants-menu/?restaurant=333-pacific
where to get a healthy, fishiterian and/or low cholesterol meal in the San Diego area
Yes! What cstr said!
Casual place near UCSD, N. County. Preferable gastropubs?
Ooh, right. There's a PrepKitchen in Del Mar, too (with more seating available). Good suggestion!
Casual place near UCSD, N. County. Preferable gastropubs?
I haven't been to this place, but it's new and intriguing and seems to fit most of your criteria (price, location, style):
http://www.flyingpigpubkitchen.com/default.html
Del Mar restaurants recomendation
I recommend PrepKitchen for lunch.
http://www.prepkitchen.com/del-mar
(but I also recommend searching the board for Del Mar - should turn up a lot of hits)
Five Guys coming to Encinitas
I went to the Pacific Beach location with 3 other guys. Between the four of us, we got 3 small orders of fries. At the end of the meal, I think we had more fries than what we started with. It was biblical. I agree with your question about why they can't serve a reasonable amount for a more reasonable price. Bottom line on the Five Guys vs. In-n-Out debate is this: if you want to go out for a burger, fries and a drink, it'll cost you $3.50 at In-n-Out and $10 at Five Guys. If I'm going to spend the extra money, I'd prefer to go to Burger Lounge. Too bad they're not opening one of those in Encinitas.
Food trucks in SD...where are they?
MIHO Gastrotruck does catering events quite frequently (according to their website and schedule):
http://mihogastrotruck.com/home
Did you just invite the entire county to your party?
San Diego suggestions for gastropub hounds
How about Proper Gastropub? It's downtown (right next to Petco Park), has a pretty good beer selection (though not as extensive as Neighborhood), and a lot more vegetarian options than Neighborhood. While I like Neighborhood a lot, the black bean burger there is not good.
Also, it would be much easier to reliably get seating for 10 at Proper than at Neighborhood.
http://www.propergastropub.com/
downtown SD tonight
If I found myself in that area, I'd be going to Tender Greens at Liberty Station.
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Tender Greens
2400 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
Mid-week, moderately priced dinner for 10 scientists in San Diego/Gaslamp
I read Chowhound using Google Reader and I missed your initial post, but when I read your latest post, my first thought was Chopahn. If the people in your party are willing to be a tiny bit adventurous, I think you will all enjoy it. And the space would be conducive to carrying on a conversation, too. Be sure to get some Kaddo (Afghani pumpkin)!
Good beer and football near Oceanside
Pizza Port Carlsbad has a number of TVs that are tuned to football on Saturdays/Sundays and the beer selection would be hard to beat in North County.
Nico's is Closed!! [San Diego]
I think royaljester may be referring to the taco shop in the shopping center at the corner of Pacific Heights Blvd. & Barnes Canyon Rd. It used to be called Nico's, but was renamed a couple of years back to Armando's (10066 Pacific Heights).
Dog friendly restuarants near Del Mar dog beach in San Diego?
Pacific Coast Grill in Solana Beach meets your requirements.
http://www.pacificcoastgrill.com/
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Pacific Coast Grill
437 S. Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
San Diego - large group - where to go for lunch & dinner?
I recommend Tender Greens in Loma Portal.
http://www.tendergreensfood.com/
dining at Starlite on a Friday night?
Could all of you regulars stay away tomorrow night, then?
dining at Starlite on a Friday night?
About how long will two people have to wait to be seated at Starlite on a typical Friday night around 8:00PM?
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Starlite
3175 India Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Normal Heights
How about The Linkery? I've not been, but I read their blog regularly. It seems like they've got some "adventurous" meats going on, while still managing to serve vegetarians, too.
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The Linkery
3794 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
Normal Heights
This doesn't exactly fall under any of the food categories you listed, but since your sis is vegetarian and you are adventurous, I'd recommend a meal (probably lunch) at Jyoti Bihanga. The Neatloaf is great!
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Jyoti Bihanga
3351 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
Laurel Restaurant in San Diego?
Laurel is now "Cucina Urbana". There have been a few posts about the new restaurant.
Best Margarita in SD area?
From what I've been told, the "whole place" is just a warehouse unit within an industrial park complex. It nothing fancy compared to the Stone Brewery and the tour offered there, but it's still great beer.
San Diego recs.
Hey exilekiss,
I'm not a sushi expert (or even really a fan, for that matter), so you probably should check out the opinions of those on this board who are more passionate about the subject. I was just trying to suggest that there are some other options for sushi that have generally been highly regarded (before Kaito became the last word in every sushi thread) and are closer to where you'll be staying.
As for the other spots - I haven't been to any of them enough to have a favorite dish, but, in my eyes, they are all unique places to the San Diego dining scene and I am happy that they exist here. They would definitely be the top choices for me to take an out of town guest (though none of them are fancy). Before anybody gets riled up, I'm not saying they are unique in all the world - just that I think they're good choices for here.
That said:
Starlite - known for their cocktails, good (not mind blowing) food, and atmosphere - also serving food later than most other spots in San Diego
Basic - pizza and beer. The pizza is not uniformly shaped and served on a big cookie sheet. They call it New Haven style. Whatever it is, I like it.
Blind Lady Ale House - beer and pizza. The beer is definitely the star here, but the pizza ain't bad either.
Blue Water Seafood - I know Point Loma Seafood is a popular choice for visitors to San Diego and it's certainly got a great location by the docks, but I like the fresh fish sandwiches and Ballast Point beer on tap at Blue Water better.
Have a great visit!
San Diego recs.
One spot that used to be included in the best sushi discussion quite frequently is Sushi Ota. It's just off of I-5 near Mission Bay (not far from downtown).
Other places I think are worthwhile (and not too far from downtown):
Starlite
Basic Urban Kitchen & Bar
Blind Lady Ale House
Blue Water Seafood
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Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill
3667 India St, San Diego, CA 92103
Blind Lady Ale House
3416 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA
Starlite
3175 India Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
SD Magazine's Best Restaurants..Reader's Pick 2009
I've been to the La Jolla Burger Lounge only once, but I thought it was great! I'm glad to hear that some people don't like it though - it's a small space (more room for the rest of us)!
Block/bulk chocolate- SD
I think Cost Plus sells those broken hunks of Ghiradelli slabs.
Best sit down mexican restaurant in SD
There was an interview with the chef from the just opened "El Vitral" on the U-T website yesterday where he mentions their mole. I haven't dined there, but it looks like an interesting restaurant when I've walked by - it's right next to Petco Park.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/entertainment/street/2009/05/post_65.html
Also, I can't remember what people are saying about Chilango's in Hillcrest these days, but I'm pretty sure they've got mole.
Where to get good german chocolate cake in San Diego, preferably N. County?
In case you've never been there, I should warn you that it's located inside a garden center. It might be confusing if you're just looking for it based on the address.
