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Phuong Trang
Inexpensive Vietnamese family-style dining in Kearny Mesa.
Following a tip from a friend of mine (he’s a scientist!), I took a little group up to Kearny Mesa to visit Phuong Trang (4170 Convoy Street, 858-565-6750). Reportedly, it’s one of the best Vietnamese family restaurants in the area. …
Golden Hill’s Kafe Sobaka: What size borscht? Communist or Socialist?
Mark Djugashvili’s latest Georgian eatery has a funny take on East Meets West.
The happy hour deals (5-7pm daily) at Mark Djugashvili’s latest Georgian eatery, Kafe Sobaka (2469 Broadway, Golden Hill, 619-297-4007) are in the drinks. Beers and vodkas $3 each. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/mar/21/42308/ But if you look carefully at his wild and crazy menu, …
Coronado: Healthy burgers at the hospital?
Well, there is plenty of lettuce...
On the island a lot recently. Carla’s seeing somebody from her childhood who's been in hospital here a couple of weeks. “Got to eat healthy,” says Carla as we head outside. “Why not eat here?” I say. "Hospital eateries must …
Cauliflower ceviche at the Vegetarian Cuisine & Arts Festival in Tijuana
The second bi-annual veggie fest at Margarita's Village offered clever Baja Med cuisine
If the words “Tijuana vegetarian food festival” evoke images in your mind of, at worst, rows of bean and cheese burrito vendors or, at best, Pokez-style potato flautas, you aren’t alone. In fact, just about everyone I mentioned the event …
Ignoring family ties at Monello
Taking the sister act next door to Little Italy's Bencotto
When an eatery is a sister operation to another restaurant, it’s hard not to associate it with its sibling. That’s particularly true in the case of Monello (750 West Fir Street, Suite 102-B, Little Italy), a new-ish spot specializing in …
Dinner at Heat
Working through a very full meal from the new Hillcrest restaurant.
Having enjoyed the happy hour menu enormously, I vowed to return to Heat Bar and Kitchen for a full meal. I liked the look of the dining room even more from the corner banquette seating. Incorporating a nightclub look without …
Last call for Mission Valley Craft Beer & Food Festival
Sunday's MVCBF will be the last, but The Handlery's not done with beer
It’s the end of an era, albeit a relatively short era. After hosting the Mission Valley Craft Beer & Food Festival for the past four years, the crew at The Handlery Hotel (950 Hotel Circle North, Mission Valley) are pulling …
East Village: Pakistani food has landed!
Chicken tikka masala competes with pizza at 10th and Broadway
The floor tiles at the entrance read “Broadway Linoleum and Carpet Co.” That must have been a long time ago. Because this is something completely different. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/mar/19/42134/ “Maizbaan,” says the brand-new sign. We’re up at 10th and Broadway (1010 Broadway, …
Tartine and the two coffee cakes
Remembering the weirdest fight over food I've ever had at a most precious Coronado cafe.
My roommate and I once got into an epic fight over coffee cake. I am not kidding. His mom sent him a box of baked goods for Christmas, including what he claimed was “coffee cake” and I insisted — with …
Coronado: Red corned beef, green beer
Crazy St. Paddy's day at McP's, but the Irish food's still good, and it's always on the menu
Had to stop at McP’s Irish Pub (1107 Orange Avenue, Coronado, 619-435-5280), just to check out the party going on, see about some Irish eats. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/mar/18/42059/ McP's is one of Carla’s favorites. Says she just likes to ogle the hot …
Huevos de toro at Café Europa downtown: Thanks for the tip!
Ed eats meatballs, drinks Chianti for $10.15 -tip included
Aah. Flamenco guitar. Guy’s playing it just inside the door of the Gran Tapa. This time I don’t just hang around listening. I go in. Because, hey. It’s five o’clock somewhere and that’s here. Happy hour! Actually the place's full …
Oani shoring up The Shores
Former Roy's La Jolla chef fills clogs at The Shores
Yesterday, I shared the news that gastronome Amy DiBiase is heading back to Paradise Point Resort & Spa, where she cooked between 2006 and 2008. In doing so, she left a vacancy at her last post, The Shores Restaurant (8110 …
Duck Dive and the duck fries
Fries so good they make strangers friendly at a Pacific Beach bar.
I’m sure I saw an advertisement for Duck Dive somewhere, in a circular or someplace like that. “Home of the duck fat fries!” it said. There was no question I’d be getting some of those sooner or later. That time …
A return to Paradise for DiBiase
The Shores chef sets sail for familiar digs at Paradise Point
She’s been out of the spotlight since her 2011 move to The Shores Restaurant at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, yet she remains, in my humble opinion, one of the best chefs in San Diego. Her name is …
California Kebab announces SDSU location closure
Mediterranean restaurant focuses on newer beer garden & eatery in Pacific Beach
California Kebab announced yesterday that they have closed their location next to San Diego State University in order to focus on California Kebab & Beer Garden in Pacific Beach (1450 Mission Blvd. #208). California Kebab opened next to the SDSU …
Breakfast at El Borrego
City Heights Mexican eatery may be best known for barbecued lamb, but don't overlook the early bird specials.
El Borrego has been garnering praise over its lamb barbacoa for years. It’s not famous for breakfast. Nevertheless, as I rolled through City Heights, I saw a sign above the door there that advertised cafe de la olla (cinnamon-laced Mexican-style …
Zia: Pizza is a wrap unrolled
Son of an Afghan immigrant creates fusion pizzas: Taste the old country in his toppings
“How’s your dad?” I’m asking Khaled Waleh. Last year his dad Zia decided to return to his farm in Afghanistan to live. He missed it too much. His family here was worried sick. But he was happy. To him, Afghanistan …
Gaslamp: Desperation eats at Ciné Café
When all else is closing down, you can rely on Haitham
The chairs are going up all down Fifth Avenue. I’m in the bowels of the Gaslamp. It’s late. Like, okay, ten. But that’s the thing. Ten seems to be the magic hour for pubs' kitchens. But I needs food. Now. …
More Bang for Your Buck on International Restaurant Row
Wine Vault & Bistro Offers a Deal You Shouldn't Refuse at the Foot of Mission Hills
It seems David and I only get to Wine Vault & Bistro when our friends Hannah and Allard invite us, even though they live all the way across town in Kensington, and David and I are close enough to walk …
Party 'til your belly aches at Alchemy's 4th Anniversary Bash
For a small fee, Alchemy promises booze, photos, music and a lot of food at their birthday party on Thursday.
Since opening in 2009, Alchemy has made sure their food could be described by those delicious buzzwords – sustainable, free-range, local and organic. Never have I personally had such a glorious meat-laden meal at one restaurant, via Alchemy's Suckling Pig …