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Cheesy Italian
Sometimes, a meal turns into a pleasant surprise even when the food isn't anything special
Seriously? That was the gist of my thoughts when I was outside Sanfilippo’s in Bankers Hill, about to walk in and join friends for dinner. Let’s just say my expectations were minimal and falling. ‘We’re, like, right down the street …
25Forty: A la famiglia!
Meal with wine for $7.50?
How can you make a sausage look like a million bucks? Come to Old Town. I did, t’other night. Right across from the late lamented Wine Cabana, I spotted 25Forty Bistro and Bakehouse (2540 Congress Street, Old Town, 619-294-2540). Then …
Wish for knish
This Hillcrest restaurant throws down with big plates of deli food
Confession: I had always assumed that City Delicatessen in Hillcrest would suck. The internal system of hints and warnings, which is usually reliable to me, sounded the alarm every time I travelled past on University Ave. Keep going, the voice …
The last happy hour
Coolest wine cabana in town folds its tent
Who knew? I was heading up Congress in Old Town last night, and suddenly remembered this über-cool place I had always meant to spend time at with my most sophisticated friends – haha – and tonight I see it here, …
Broke at the Pearly Gates
Looking at hunger from above and below the poverty line
I can’t claim I know what it’s like to be homeless, chronically unemployed, or otherwise societally dispossessed. I’d guess I share that with most people. But, sometimes I get a glimpse into that world and it’s usually informative. I accidentally …
I was first
Now, you must go get these special, Nordic popovers this weekend!
I don’t often get to say this, but I know for a fact I’m the first person to have the Thanksgiving “aebleskivers” (Danish pancakes, $4) from the North Park Roast Coach. The proprietress told me so. It’s the perfect time …
My Beer Radar - ¡Tres!
Big breaking news on brewer Jeff Bagby's next chapter
Shortly after posting the second of what had been planned as my two-part “My Beer Radar” series, I received some big news pertaining to an upcoming craft beer company that’s being watched by beer enthusiasts, not only on a local …
My Beer Radar - ¡Dos!
And now, new brewhouses coming to already beery 'hoods
Yesterday, I focused on three upcoming brewing companies touching down in neighborhoods that don't yet have their own brewhouses. Today, I'm touching on a bunch of other projects (but not all of them) slated for communities that are already fortunate …
My Beer Radar - ¡Uno!
Brewing companies planning to enter brewhouse-less communities
It felt good getting back in the groove this week—reporting on interesting, previously unreported, barely skimmed, or completely unknown San Diego beer scene developments after spending much of the preceding weeks going over more standard San Diego Beer Week and …
Brunch at the Patio on Lamont
As we were being led to our table at the newly opened Patio on Lamont, our hostess pointed out the brickwork in one of three dining areas -- the bricks had been part of Lamont Street Grill before the extensive …
Strong Beer: We Have A Winner…
Don’t blink. You’re passing the champion pub you never noticed
I just about did pass this by, even after I noticed the funny beer signs. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/nov/14/35492/ It's right by the bus stop at 6th and Broadway Then, guess I got drawn in by the fact that you could see the …
Mission: Possible?
New brewing company looking to make a go of it at Mission Brewery Plaza
Many have lamented the fact that Mission Brewery Plaza (2150 Washington Street, Five Points) is once again dormant. The facility, constructed in 1913 as the base of operations for the original Mission Brewery, went black when the company shut its …
One more juice bar
It turns out that Grantville has a very good juice and torta shop with spicy sweets and tostilocos to boot!
Just when you think that all the juice has been drunk, the smoothies sipped, and tortas nibbled, another option in the vast panoply of Mexican juice bars reveals itself. This time, it’s Tropical Fruit Paradise on Friars Road. And damn …
Back to the beer old days
How old are these old beer signs?
Hauling up Broadway, caught these signs in the window of The Beer Co (602 Broadway, downtown, 619-398-0707). What I wonder is: Have these signs been resurrected from pre-Prohibition days? Because it seems San Diego was pretty famous for our suds …
Drinking with G-Men
Freebies for folks in the right place at the right time
You have to notice it. Walk through the inner plaza of Civic Center and it comes at you: Power, radiating from the surrounding buildings. The Servants of the People, making decisions on our behalf, from which pot-hole to fix next …
5 Cents' Worth
Something new en route for Julian...craft beer company coexistence
Of all the blips on my local beer radar, there’s one that’s been blinking red longer than any other. It’s odd a business sequestered in the small getaway-ville of Julian would garner so much attention, but due to a number …
Schooled
At Village Vino, the staff doesn't pull any punches in terms of wine
Back in July, Mary Beth Abate did a thorough job of getting at what Village Vino is all about. The Kensington wine bar gets ahold of interesting vintages from small New- and Old World vineyards. Owner Rita Pirkl is an …
Rush lobster job at The Local
No time to finsh the lobster, a lifetime to regret it
You know how things you have to rush are the best? You kinda have memory flashes of the hot dog you couldn’t finish, or the beer you couldn’t chug before you had to go catch a stretch limo. Happened to …
Downtown Magnolia tribute
Field folks reveal plans for new Gaslamp brewpub inspired by SF's Magnolia
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. It was San Diego Beer Week, a 10-day fermentation fete made up of hundreds of individual yet significant events. Something that large and magnificent deserves a food-and-beer journalist’s …