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seeking loud loud restaurant
If food isn't the point try either Harney Sushi or Ponce's on a weekend night. Unbearably loud, and I'm relatively young.
VERNORS GINGER ALE
I saw it this past weekend at Ralph's in Hillcrest. Both diet and regular. Top shelf.
1st Choice Restuarants Booked - Need New Recs
I know that George's holds a large number of its tables for phone-in reservations. You might try calling them. I have gotten same day reservations for a Saturday night at least twice before., even when OpenTable said it was booked. It might not work tonight considering it is the holiday season, but I think it's worth a try.
Best restaurant desserts?
Second the pies and butterscotch pot de creme at Banker's Hill. And Eddie V's - had a great berry cobbler and a one of those ubiquitous chocolate molten cakes. Both were totally tasty and satisfying. Cafe Chloe has, in my opinion, one of the best chocolate pot de cremes in town.
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Cafe Chloe
721 9th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Who makes the best bread in SD?
Bread & Cie does a lemon Pugliese style bread, I believe. I've used it for French toast when the challah wasn't available. It worked for French toast, but I don't recall much more about it.
Your best favorite eatery for Friday nights after work?
Avenue 5, Jayne's Gastropub, Red Door and Hane (for cold, cold beer!).
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Avenue 5
2760 5th Ave Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92103
best breakfast treats to go-la jolla area
The Brick & Bell on Silverado has great scones.
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Brick & Bell Cafe
928 Silverado St, La Jolla, CA 92037
Got $10 for lunch...where and what should I have?
Pho Fifth Avenue does a good Pho Ga with all white meat. I'm picky about my meat too and it certainly satisfies. They also do a nice job of packing up each item separately - noodles, broth, protein, veg - so you can compose at home. Perfect for a day like today!
Rehearsal Dinner in San Diego to bring in in-n-out and chicago style pizza
You are not alone - I've been to private parties with the In-n-Out truck in SD too.
Rehearsal Dinner in San Diego to bring in in-n-out and chicago style pizza
Try the Ultimate Skybox at Diamond View Towers. Great space that overlooks Petco Park and has great views of the bay and the city skyline. Have been to plenty of parties there, including a rehearsal dinner, and it is a great spot. They have a full catering kitchen. You might also try Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla, though I know it can book up to a year out. Good luck, and congrats!
Suggestions for Sports Arena/Rosecrans/Point Loma Area
What do you like at Sessions Public? I went once and was very underwhelmed. I want to like the place - perhaps I'm missing the star dishes.
As for the OP, I'd also add to the list Olive Tree Market in Ocean Beach for great sandwiches.
please review my restaurant list near Manchester Hyatt
Actually, Neighborhood is a restaurant. Though it is not my favorite, I believe quite a few people on this board enjoy the food.
Craving me a slice of pie...
Craving key lime pie. Who has the best? (Though I think key limes just went out of season - I hope I'm wrong!)
what are your favorite places on (or off) adams ave?
Jayne's Gastropub is one of my faves.
Petit fours
I haven't had her petit fours, but the desserts I have had from Michele Coulon have been excellent. A bit expensive, but excellent.
Chef Brian Johnston leaves Red Door/ Wellington
This is a bummer. I wonder how much the menu will change under a new chef. I really enjoy the turkey meatloaf there, which I think was the chef's family recipe. And, even though I think mac and cheese is a bit over played, Red Door's version is killer.
Opening Day at Petco Park..Where to eat?
Rubio's has been replaced by a generic Mexican food stand. Same location and similar menu, but very different ingredients and execution. The fish taco I had was covered in watery lettuce. Blech.
Suggestions for places serving Manhattan Clam Chowder?
I believe Point Loma Seafood sells it, though I've never had it.
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Point Loma Seafoods
2805 Emerson St, San Diego, CA 92106
Craving me a slice of pie...
Banker's Hill serves Rachel Going's excellent pies. I'd skip the savory food and go for dessert and drinks. I had an amazing slice of strawberry rhubarb pie a couple of weeks ago.
Everyone Loves this Place but Me...
Totally agree about CU. Been there at least four times, but other than the squash blossoms, I barely remember what I ordered. Definitely not memorable food.
Also agree with Sea Rocket Bistro.
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Sea Rocket Bistro
3382 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
State of Thai in SD
I used to go to Rama all the time - at least once a month, usually more (and sometimes Celadon). I really enjoyed it. However, I stopped after the service and the food went significantly down hill. My main problem was the the noodle dishes were almost always oversauced, so you couldn't even taste or feel the texture of the noodle, which was a bit gummy. The spice level was never consistent either, so a level 5 would be a 10 on one visit, a 5 on another visit, and 1 on another visit. I understand there is come variation between chefs, but there has got to be someway to normalize this. To their credit, they always did replace the dish when I sent it back for being too spicy. Unfortunately, I had a very bad service experience there a couple of years ago and I have not been back. Its alcohol options were also very odd. For wine, they had "red" or "white." I'm fine with having limited wine choices, but it did not seem in tune with the concept the restuarant was going for - downtown, upscale, eat dinner and stay for a drink kind of vibe (which I don't think they ever achieved). It thought the wine they did have was very overpriced, even for a downtown restaurant. A friend of mine just went and said you can now bring your own wine for a very cheap (or no) corkage fee. She also said the food improved, so it might be worthwhile to check it out yourself.
Food at Hamilton's Tavern?
That's what I thought when I saw the menu. Seems like everything either has the sauce on it, or is way over-stuffed with too many flavors.
Food at Hamilton's Tavern?
I've enjoyed my share of beers there, but never tried the food. I looked at the menu online and it looks a bit interesting.. Is it any good, or am I better off eating elsewhere? Any favorite dishes there? Thanks.
Where do they make the best burger in the county?
Also agree. I stopped eating meat two years ago, and Jayne's burger is pretty much the only meat dish I crave. Love those house pickeled onions.
Bizzare Foods San Diego
Are there any safety concerns with eating chicken sashimi? How is the chicken raised?
Asian restaurant for 30th birthday
Thanks for your helpful suggestions. Now that I look at it, my original post does seem to emphasize scene, but the food must be delicious, interesting and well-executed. The menu at Wing Lei at Wynn looks great, but based on pictures from the Wynn website, I'm wondering if it might be a bit subdued and formal for what we are looking for. Can anyone tell me what the atmosphere there is like? We're hitting up Bartolotta the next night, so it would be nice to have something with a different atmosphere.
Great recommendation for Zine - I have heard some good things about it that I until now forgot about.
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Wing Lei
3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Eno Wine Bar...Hotel Del Coronado
Love this place. I went a couple of weeks ago on a Thursday night. Our server was very knowledgeable about the wine and cheeses and had some great recommendations based on what I explained I preferred. I had the champagne flight, which is half off on Thursdays. I'll definitely be back.
Asian restaurant for 30th birthday
Hi all - looking for an Asian restaurant - Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc.- on the strip for a 30th birthday party. Small group, price not an issue, but something fun and lively. I've read the boards and seen some recs for off the strip, but we definitely want to be on the strip. Thanks!
Best sushi CLOSE to the Convention Center???
In the past, I've enjoyed Taka sushi on 5th, but its been a while since I've been there. I enjoy the entrees at Nobu more than the sushi, but the sushi is tasty. Nobu can get quite loud, if that is a concern of yours.
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Nobu
207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Costco Business Center grand opening???
I recently saw (about two weeks ago) Mexican coke in the glass bottles at the Mission Valley Costco. I
