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Best Steak in SD
did you make your experience known to management? I have never seen a "fatty, gisly, tough" steak at CS
Favorite NV Champagne?
Bill - I never suggested that people shouldn't drink what they enjoy. As regards VC, I noted that members of family love VC. IMHO opnion though there are far better champagnes and at competitive prices to VC. You are correct that many champagnes and other wines may not be on store shelves everywhere but I am rather certain that they are available via Internet order in many of those same places.
Cheers and best wishes
Favorite NV Champagne?
VC might be a victim in the foodie network but I think in the wine world its status has slipped quite a bit and likely deservedly so. VC seems more interested in marketing gimics than producing a wine that is truly compelling. OTH, members of my own home love it...
Who's familiar with 'old' San Diego restaurants?
Napoleone Pizza House in National City (I think it opened in the 50's and Tom Waits worked there)
Hernanez Hideaway if it is still out there on Del Dios Hwy
Troy Johnson's Review of TBL3
just me I guess but I thought Troy was simply being honest about the difficulty of succesfully carrying such an ambitious menu in San Diego. if it were a readily succesful concept we'd no doubt see more of it here. He went on to basically praise the menu.
Romesco's--what should I not miss?
how was it? I used to go for lunch but they now longer are open for lunch
Kitchen 1540 – 20 Dishes, 10 Courses – White Flag Tasting Menu
went Sat. had sweetbreads as well and thought it was terrific. seated outside though without any question as to whether that was "ok"; ended up being fine but it still seemed a bit odd to just be shuttled off to an outside table
Kitchen 1540 – 20 Dishes, 10 Courses – White Flag Tasting Menu
anyone visited yet since McCabe left? We enjoyed 1540 while he was there
chicken fried steak in san diego?
how does the count work if someone else brings the wine?
Best Wine Store/Supplier in San Deigo?
Italian, Spanish and yes, French wines offer great bargains so I think you should revisit same, given your disappointment with Italian wines. I like Matt at SDWC but that might not be the best place to make a purchase of an Italian wine
1/2 price wine nights?
I think Red Door has 1/2 price wine on either Mon or Tues nights
chicken fried steak in san diego?
you're something of a local there as I understand it
chicken fried steak in san diego?
hey eatemup - on the calorie count, is that with or without wine? :)
Where are some of your favorite places to have lunch in SD?
Wet Stone Wine Bar; Cowboy Star; Red Door; Dobson's; Craft & Commerce
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Wet Stone Wine Bar & Cafe
1927 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Anyone watching "James's Big Wine Adventure" on BBC America?
the 1st episode was, I think, BDX and the 2nd was Provence.
Rhys Vineyards: Anyone familiar with them?
well Kevin very much enjoys Burgundy so I don't think he would be distressed by the favorable comparison. I think he might prefer saying his wines have a sense of place (er, terroir) rather a CA style
2011 - What are you Drinking!
how was the Mortet? His son seems to be doing great things now...
Steakhouse - SD
we're each entitled to our respective opinions and particular occasions can certainly color one's perception but IMHO Cowboy Star blows away Donovans in dining options, food preparation and service.
Patty Melt at Longhorn's..
well i got the open face today at Longhorn and was disappointed and the rye wasn't really grilled properly. Guess I will have to try Studio Diner...
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Studio Diner
4705 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
