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Not Trendy North Park/Hillcrest
I've only had courteous and knowledgeable service at Urban Solace.
And I'm certainly not hip.
Given your description, that'd be my #1 choice- great folks, great food.
Restaurant Suggestions for a week in SD (celiac-friendly)
Amaya at the Grand Del Mar is also excellent,a nd suspect they'd be happy to accomodate. As much as I love Addison, Amaya is a bargain when compared.
You are leaving San Diego forever; where would you eat?
Had to throw that in there, didn't you?
I type this in a loving way...but I'm going to remove the apostrophe from your keyboard for apostrophe abuse.
Recommendations Needed Near Sports Arena
Pho Pt Loma. But I think beer/wine only.
Might have a look at Sessions Public- it's OB/Loma Portal but close by and great cocktails/beer, good food- bacon on a stick.
Brooklyn Girl- early review
Went back tonight with Mrs Name and Mr11. Had an even better experience. Enjoyed the kale Caesar salad, and the half-chicken was excellent.
Stay away, please.
Nice dinner in SD
and you can spend most of your day/night driving.
Might as well go to LA.
Reuben E. Lee
"I just hung my head outside the window and pretended to be in Malta"
And how successful were you?
san diego--business/client dinner
Around these-here parts I'm known for my low standards and pedestrian tastes- a good think to keep in mind when considering my suggestion:
Il Fornaio.
The sound you now hear and the internet-slowing surge of traffic are Chowhounds everywhere firing up their keyboards to blast away at this suggestion. It's a CHAIN! they'd type- Faux Italian!- a single step from the Cheesecake Factory!
Truth is, I've always had a nice meal there, the room is great, reasonably quiet and the view is beautiful.
Sure- 1500 Ocean is very eleganté and probably a better meal, but I found it a little on the stuffy and self-important side. And despite what BC suggests, I've rarely found a post-dinner romantic stroll around the Grand Old Lady to be very business-like.
i suppose it will vary with one's specific business.
Reuben E. Lee
And let us not forget the Bahia Belle. I have partial memories- just flashes, really, random images- of one night tooling around Mission Bay.
San Diego New Places Opening Thread Numero Tres.
Intresting. My wild-assed guess appears incorrect. That's how rumors get started!
Dunno when lunch will start. They told us Saturday it would be in a month or so.
San Diego New Places Opening Thread Numero Tres.
Looks like Da Nino's Pizzeria adjacent to Baci's on Morena and Ashton Street is changing to "LUCE". Big demo/remod going on.
Luce is a prominent name associated with a number of restaurant interiors around San Diego, and it's pure wild speculation on my part that there may be a correlation.
San Diego New Places Opening Thread Numero Tres.
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ROADTRIP from SD to Austin Texas
Celias 1530 Adams Avenue El Centro, Ca
More of a sit-down. but ragged enough around the edges that it has that "taco shop" feel to it.
ROADTRIP from SD to Austin Texas
In the Imperial Valley, look for Quesadillas Especial at any decent taco shop.
I can get you that far, but that's about it.
Brooklyn Girl- early review
It's not the Pirets space- its an entirely new space. Which means there is still hope for the corner building ; )
I'm not in the habit of stopping dinner at the salad course, and therefore do not know of entrees suitable for rabbits and deer.
Thus typed, it's the kind of place that will accommodate individuals who, in earlier times, would starve to death due to their limited abilities to hunt nor fish.
I'd better stop now. ; )
Live from breakfast at Snooz....
Brooklyn Girl- early review
***It's not nice to review a place in the first few weeks of opening. Please take this as an early and unfair review****
Got a rez earlier this week to our newest local spot, Brooklyn Girl.
Short take spoiler: We liked it and will be back. Thrilled to have a decent spot in Mission Hills.
Still with me?
We've been waiting a long time for this. It was SUPPOSED to be Cafe Chloe North (or something) but Brooklyn Girl is the new place on Goldfinch in Mission Hills. Yes, it's a little loud.
Our only visit there (so far) was tonight, their second full day open to the general public. Probably a bit early for a formal review, and the reasons for that are evident here.
The areas for improvement:
Take the strings off the lamb roast.
Serve the lamb roast in the menu-promised jus.
Don't forget the salad.
Give the french fries a little more time in the fryer.
BUT- the rest was quite good, and I suspect the rough spots will be resolved soon. I enjoyed a "Brooklyn" (play on Manhattan) cocktail, and Mrs Name liked their BLT, with Basil, Gin lime and lavender or something like that. She said it was good.
We REALLY enjoyed their pork-and-bean startes- pork belly (how can one go wrong?) nice rich beans- maybe a tad undercooked (call me Mr Fussy) but quite enjoyable.
For an entree, we chared one of several large-portion plates- ours was a roast saddle of lamb. It was similar to an herby lamb porchetta which was also offered. They bring the lamb when it's done roasting to the table so you can see it before they carve it. A nice flourish, but when they brought it back it was not as hot as I'd prefer. It was sold as coming with jus, but we had no sign of any, and it was provided on the side with apologies. Came with roasted potatoes, carrots and onions. Very good.
Mr11 had a burger with bacon and cheddar, and was generous to his old man enough to allow me a piece. Very good- especially the bun.
I asked for suggestions for a glass of wine to go with the lamb, and the server was great- offered two slections, a pinot and a cab, which were both right for the dish. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu, friendly but professional.
We ended with one of their many house-made desserts, ours was their brownie. I liked the flavors (salted caramel, nuts and chocolate) and it was served warm- but had that microwave feel to it. I could be wrong...
Overall, we are very excited to have a solid choice in the 'hood. Walking distance, nice bar, etc. They plan lunch and- even better- BREAKFAST soon.
Highly recommended.
Carnitas tacos recipe in the current SDHG mag???
How could that be unpopular??
I'm going to pick up some....
Carnitas tacos recipe in the current SDHG mag???
I believe the magazine may be purchased on newsstands near you.
Where to eat, when you don't have to pay? I.e. it's the corporate tab.
or- were I the boss and you were taking big clients to Cheesecake Factory, I'd be unhappy with that.
Think the clients must be School Board Members from the South Bay.
Best San Diego Mexican Food?
I can contribute a portion of a discussion I had yesterday with friends who know such things:
Fish distributors cannot buy sport-caught fish in California.
Only fishers with commercial licenses can sell their catch. We did not discuss selling direct to restaurants, so I can't help there.
Here's why I think it's important to consider- if only commercially-licensed fishers can sell, the idea of small-scale, super fresh seasonal fish is limited. A commercially-invested business must have a certain volume to stay profitable-ish, so it will affect the type of fish they hunt and the volume required of the catch.
Where to eat, when you don't have to pay? I.e. it's the corporate tab.
Addison or Super Sergios.
1500 Ocean's chef is gone- might not make a difference, but be aware. I loved Studio, but wouldn't drive/ride up/back for it.
Best San Diego Mexican Food?
Now, I'm afraid I simply do not understand.
What is meant by "more" than a carne asada burrito?
Quiet dining in North County
These are all good suggestions, I'm a fan of Addison, second only to oh, well, nevermind.
That typed, I'd also consider West Steakhouse.
seeking loud loud restaurant
They don't offer a TofuAsada burrito.
And thank nonspecifichigherpower for THAT!
seeking loud loud restaurant
Got another one. El Take It Easy.
Went last night LOVED the food and cocktails, but my ears are still ringing. The heavily-trafficked 30th street corridor was significantly quieter.
But I guess that's the goal. Get them in and hurry their ass out the door.
Won't return.
