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The lobster grilled cheese sandwich is an idea straight from Puerto Nuevo in Baja.
The Grater Grilled Cheese signature sandwich is filled with five cheeses and bacon.
The BBQ plate features tri-tip reminiscent of the famous Santa Maria recipe.
The pulled-pork sandwich is topped with homemade slaw, a large onion ring, and a brioche …
There are 13 sauces to choose from for your chicken wings.
The Pillbox Tavern & Grill Solana Beach is family-friendly, but it’s definitely a bar.
Mom at all of her butternut squash soup at Farmer's Table.
The kurobuta pork chop stands out.
The taste of oregano stood out from the other herbs in the butternut squash soup.
The burnt carrot salad was delicate and fresh.
A 1940’s tractor is the centerpiece of the room.
There is an actual farmer's table in the room where diners can eat family-style.
Seat inside Farmer's Table is rowdy, but dinning outside is an option.
At the corner of Date Avenue and La Mesa Boulevard
Honey's Bistro & Bakery in Encinitas is a hidden gem.
The banana pancakes are a hit with the crowd, but we went with the eggs …
Honey's is as eclectic as the owner's popular Swami's Cafes.
How could you miss this little cafe?
The Solana Beach/Del Mar Fish Market has been open for 35 years and counting.
It's all about the seafood at the Fish Market, but the chicken — not from …
