tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46763931602793434792024-03-21T02:32:37.809-07:00Eat, Walk, and TalkAn account of the culinary adventures of Brad and Daniel in San Diego. Find a great restaurant and/or a good place to walk here!Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-59065537928792420742014-04-09T00:15:00.000-07:002014-04-09T00:15:34.620-07:00Asian Latin Fusion at Isabel's Cantina<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tucked away on a Pacific Beach neighborhood street is <a href="http://www.isabelscantina.com/" target="_blank">Isabel's Cantina</a> - in a building that looks like a converted house. As you approach, there is no sign on the building, just sandwich board hidden behind the parked cars and the ornate dragon hovering over the entrance. Isabel's Cantina is a fusion restaurant that draws flavor influences from Asia and Latin America.<br />
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Brad ordered the Diablo free ranged chicken glazed with a chipotle-lime entree. There were 3 style options: Isabel, Dragon, and Latino. Brad opted for the Latino which came with coconut rice and black beans, with mango mint salsa and crispy plantains, and side of chipotle cream. Dragon style might have been better, more of a nod to Asian flavor with a Latino flair instead. Nonetheless, the chicken was cooked to perfection, moist on the inside and skin retained the chipotle-lime flavor. It was delicious, the black bean and coconut rice rounded out the flavor palate. The dish came with two sauces: the chipotle cream and mild red sauce, which I preferred. The plantains were crispy and cooked just right.<br />
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Daniel ordered the Brazil Bowl with coconut rice and black beans, served with mango mint salsa and crispy plantains and side of coconut chile oil. Yes, this looks a bit similar...The chicken was well marinated and tender with a good sized portion. While the rest really was just filler for the entree, it was some tasty filler!<br />
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Overall, this was a great find in PB. Isabel's Cantina is part of a group of restaurants in Portland, and the San Diego area, along with Barrio Star in Bankers Hill and the Coffee Cup in La Jolla. If I come here again, I want to try breakfast; it looks delicious on Yelp and the menu has a lot to offer. Surprising to see an older clientele here in PB! Quality must bring out the crooners. :)<br />
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until next time, happy eating!Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-37201638365074618972014-03-31T07:41:00.002-07:002014-03-31T07:41:24.649-07:00Monkey Paw Anyone?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Situated at the eastern edge of downtown is Monkey Paw: a bar that serves food. We separate that out so awkwardly, because this is the feel when ordering. Drinks are ate the bar, but food is at the register in the back... separately. Maybe some issue with permitting? Strange. In any case, they offer a lot of locally brewed beverages as well as their own. I wouldn't call it a a gastropub either because the focus is the beer, not the food. It's the kind of bar you go to and hang out with friends after a long day at work.<br />
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The menu is simple: Waffle Fries served 3 ways, a salad option, Wings served 3 ways and by the pound, Pork two ways, and Cheesesteaks with 4 varieties. <br />
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We ended ordering the Pulled Pork roll (at our friend Kevin's suggestion) and a pound of Guinness BBQ wings.<br />
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The Pull Pork roll had a sweet and mildly spicy bbq sauce on top of tender pulled pork with onions on a soft roll. The sandwich also came with seasoned waffle fries, but we ended getting a side salad. Should've gotten the waffle fries though. We split the sizable sandwich which was had some good flavor, but wish it was more fresh. A heartier roll also could have done it some good.<br />
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A pound of wings yielded about 9 wings drummettes and mid joints. They were kind of meaty and the BBQ sauce was tasty. The blue cheese dip, though, was smooth, creamy and delicious! A surprising bonus here. The other options for wings were hot spicy wings or plain naked.<br />
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If you are looking for a place to to drink and hang out, and food is just a side note, then this is your place. As noted, the food was fine, but it's not a place I would return to. <br />
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<br />Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-43391819295005966382014-03-25T08:51:00.001-07:002014-03-25T08:51:06.003-07:00No Frills Indan Food at Punjabi Tandoor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On the menu wall, there were many curries offered (lamb, chicken, seafood, and vegetable), as well as traditional Indian appetizers, tandoori, rice, and bread. Instead of going the route of ordering less?, we ordered the combo for two (A choice of samosas or vegetable pakora, rice, a meat curry, a vegetable curry, half a tandoori chicken, naan, raita, and kheer) for $24.95.<br />
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We chose the samosas, two deep fried turnovers stuffed with lightly spiced potatoes and peas, served with a sweet and sour sauce and a spicy green raita. Standard vegetable samosa - which is not a bad thing - that were a good size. The green sauce packed quite a spicy punch, and made a great accent to the mild appetizer.<br />
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We ordered the lamb curry and the Malal Kofta vegetable curry. They were both served in little cups that didn't seem like a lot, but it was a lot. The lamb curry had chunks of tender lamb cooked with herbs and spices and according to their menu an unusually tasty sauce. And it was tasty! The lamb didn't taste as lamby (if that is a thing)! Some times lamb can have a bit of an overpowering "gamey" taste, but this was well-simmered and mild. The Malal Kofta was bright yellow with a creamy spicy sauce with vegetable and fresh meat-like balls. It was delicious! The creaminess was not your usually curry. I hadn't had a creamy curry that was not thai! Good stuff. <br />
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The naan was fresh and we were served four large pieces! Great for sopping up all the sauce. The basmati rice was an equally welcomed accompaniment for the curries. <br />
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Lastly, the tandoori chicken had good flavor, but was pretty dried out and needed the sauces to dress it up. Brad has had better chicken here, so this might be more of just a bad batch. <br />
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The rice pudding (kheer) was a great apertif to a spicy meal.<br />
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If you are looking for great tasting Indian food and don't want to pay much, this is the place to come. When we arrived there were hardly anybody, but as the evening progress lines were out the door and all the seats were taken. It seems like it caters to a lot of students during dinner, but it's probably crowded with workers from the surrounding area during lunch. A great find!<br />
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Until next time, happy eating! <br />
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Located in small strip mall on Convoy (the Asian restaurant capital in San Diego) is Bao's Awesome Burgers & Sandwiches, or BABS for short. No, we didn't make that up, <a href="http://iheartbabs.com/" target="_blank">check the website.</a> What attracted us to this burger and sandwich place - after the fun website - was the size of the food for the price. They boast "East Coast style sandwiches and burgers piled high and over stuffed with meat, fries, veggies;" it is a sight to see and a feat to eat. With names like The B-B-east and Hot as Hell Burger signify show their extremism. If you are on a diet, this is not the place to be. But, if you do not mind a little cholesterol and huge food, go for it!<br />
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Brad ordered the Samahan, am AB Samahan students' (SDSU's Filipino student organization) favorite burger. A half pound cheddar stuffed burger, topped with grilled mushrooms, lettuce, french fries, cole slaw, a fried egg, Chinese barbecue pork (char siu), then dressed with B.A.B.S teriyaki sauce. it was so piled high that picking it up to eat was impossible! Yes, it deserves many pics. With so many distinct flavors, it is hard to even classify this as a burger! Deliciously executed, and devoured.<br />
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Daniel order the Shrimp Po-boy (yes, there is bread under there). Fresh hand battered popcorn style shrimp, deep fried to a crispy delight. Served in a hoagie roll with lettuce, tomato and a drizzling of Cajun sauce. Completely different in style and flavors from the Samahan, this fish house favorite still held its own! A hearty helping of shrimp matched up well with the cajun kick - if there weren't so many other good options, I'd be tempted to order this again!<br />
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Of the wide array of fried potatoes, we selected the freshly cut potato chips. Always a favorite when freshly cut, and these did not disappoint. Just enough salt and crunch to leave you wanting just one more.<br />
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This restaurant is very new, don't know how it will do, but with delicious burgers and sandwiches that will leave stuffed and at a good price - it should do well! For a student especially, this might be your ticket to a great meal.<br />
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Instead of eating dessert at Bao's, we walked down Convoy to another strip mall to Ice Blast, a purveyor of Hawaiian shaved ice. Cold fluffy ice piled high, a theme! Brain freeze anyone? A nice light (if not cold) end to a heavy meal.<br />
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Until next time, Happy Eating!Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-61985902668479323402014-02-06T12:22:00.000-08:002014-02-06T12:22:08.674-08:00d Bar, An After Christmas Year Ending<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2013 has come to an end for EWT (playing a bit of catch up on the blog here). Our last meal adventure took us to <a href="http://www.dbarsandiego.com/" target="_blank">d Bar</a> in Hillcrest. According to their website, the "d" stands for drinks, dining, and dessert. This is a great addition to the already foodie-friendly Hillcrest dining scene. <br />
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Located right on the end of 5th, parking is at a premium; nonetheless, this is a hopping spot. The spacious interior somehow pulls off a chic modern and hipster warehouse feel.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh47fak562gJ7k9nzw938S6BGWRdXEWzBxrnK35cqhCzyTcTNfmoeVDT6YHLCGNXEc5j60bfMCMndNAXrc3sWz0YbMW84FE7MitVrz7CPac1yVe5PlqaQaU9KpJxP8Yz_Wvv9r-zFfVJpw/s1600/IMG_6934.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh47fak562gJ7k9nzw938S6BGWRdXEWzBxrnK35cqhCzyTcTNfmoeVDT6YHLCGNXEc5j60bfMCMndNAXrc3sWz0YbMW84FE7MitVrz7CPac1yVe5PlqaQaU9KpJxP8Yz_Wvv9r-zFfVJpw/s1600/IMG_6934.JPG" height="149" width="200" /></a>We arrived before happy hour ended so we started off with an appetizer called When Pigs Fly! These were "pork wings" (crispy smoked pork drumsticks) with a miso sesame bbq sauce and crisp snap peas. Great flavor on these, but really just a bite or two, such a tease. We used the sauce for the snap peas, as the pork carried its own flavors.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnaCh9QQ7_pBlkzWi1z9d7FnYjXPGz3-CwhAvTPhLLPgsmtMF5Z0MFaLYbpCQuU7YnEGYjQiLv4KudEjOyRGXbhBsIVIZcFxNIZgdjIlaImqrVAmePAQWKOGMpw1p_kZaozX-Ca4sgGl8/s1600/IMG_6938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnaCh9QQ7_pBlkzWi1z9d7FnYjXPGz3-CwhAvTPhLLPgsmtMF5Z0MFaLYbpCQuU7YnEGYjQiLv4KudEjOyRGXbhBsIVIZcFxNIZgdjIlaImqrVAmePAQWKOGMpw1p_kZaozX-Ca4sgGl8/s1600/IMG_6938.JPG" height="149" width="200" /></a>Brad chose the D Bar Burger as his entree: prime chuck with applewood smoked bacon on a brioche bun, topped with secret sauce, crispy onions, cheddar and habanero jack. This hearty, partially deconstructed burger will surely continue to be a menu staple. Just enough toppings to provide contrasting and bold flavors to accent the char-grilled patty. <br />
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Daniel chose the Tahini Grilled Salmon, served on a bed of mixed greens with edamame, grilled baby bok choy, ginger-soy vinaigrette and toasted almond slivers. The salad portion was more than generous, and the creamy tahini marinade mixed well with the ginger soy dressing. While the salmon may have been a bit overcooked, the dish overall was wonderfully light and refreshing.<br />
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Since it was the holidays, we ordered dessert (have to splurge every once in a while!). There were many tempting items, but we went with the Faux Foster Banana Imposter (their take on the Bananas Foster), which is described as such: rock sugar waffle sammy, chocolate cremeux, "banana foster," salted caramel ice cream, malt creme anglaise. Not sure that all of that was there, but this was one caramally, banana-y mound of waffle goodness! Can't go wrong with this combo.<br />
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The place isn't cheap, so it is either a special occasion or a dessert only kind of outing. But, the food was good, the service was casual and friendly.<br />
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Until next time, Happy Eating!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2WLYJkSLXnLJ4_Gj1rmAG9UoVcGhtT5hvorA0Y7bTGkh7SHArWQgaBn2p7-HxXZeIIB5PRXSPhvqR11UBrJVsGJ-MVL2D4t4mtQajXsAOdRShjR3QGRHm3_6Gly9I1PpqsKQ8j5jWCpc/s1600/IMG_5792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2WLYJkSLXnLJ4_Gj1rmAG9UoVcGhtT5hvorA0Y7bTGkh7SHArWQgaBn2p7-HxXZeIIB5PRXSPhvqR11UBrJVsGJ-MVL2D4t4mtQajXsAOdRShjR3QGRHm3_6Gly9I1PpqsKQ8j5jWCpc/s1600/IMG_5792.jpg" height="320" width="239" /></a>Located in the Bay Park neighborhood on Morena Blvd is <a href="http://www.dandiegos.com/" target="_blank">Dan Diegos</a> Euro Cafe and Pub. This friendly and neighborly establishment serves up simple and flavorful food with mainly Irish and German influences. They have hearty dinner plates, hamburgers and sandwiches, as well as a great selection of beer. <br />
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Tonight, we started off with an appetizer of chicken wings, which came with a range of dipping sauces. We chose the Guinness and the house sauces. The wings were tasty on their own, but the sauces gave it an extra kick. The house was more of a traditional buffalo, and the Guinness variety seemed just like a thinner version of the house. Not bad, but not as good.. Nice that the wings were adequately seasoned on their own though, and not relying too heavily on the sauces for flavor.<br />
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We also both ordered a cup of soup. Daniel ordered their version of the Italian wedding soup and Brad ordered the chicken soup. Both soups were very hearty. Instead of mini meatballs for the Italian wedding soup, there was one large meatball. Quite unexpectedly delicious here! (You don't generally expect pub fare to have soup specialties.)<br />
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For our entrees, Brad ordered the Chicken Fried Steak special, which came with three patties of battered beef smothered in a thick creamy sausage gravy and golden mash potatoes. As you might guess by the photo, it was very filling! This version of chicken fried steak didn't seem as greasy as other places. It was seasoned well and could have stood on it's own without the gravy. Should have ordered the gravy on the side - rather than all over!<br />
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Daniel ordered the Pepper Corned Pork Burger, a grounded corned pork patty with black pepper, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo on our house made white bread. This was char grilled to perfection. Not sure I could find the "corned" flavors, but it was a solid, hearty burger.<br />
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Overall the food was good and inexpensive and the service was very friendly. It is certainly more of a neighborhood restaurant where people come to dine with comfort and care. I bet their lunch crowd is good and happy hour probably picks up a few. <br />
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Until next time, Happy Eating!Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-60661586010875560692014-02-02T23:28:00.003-08:002014-02-06T12:18:22.618-08:00Puesto : Street Tacos! Put it in your mouth!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPkrxIiye1rcPldnZzBZNvkBPQH_oxjKJBszn8QpID0nKf9nOgf1cEDvg32dtVC833pBQYGYIMM_i0CeXejE9SpPVZhD9qUUJfuhDVJ3WMJ7vRnzx20xDdZOM81_4B5BCJgEr_lswisx0/s1600/IMG_1546.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPkrxIiye1rcPldnZzBZNvkBPQH_oxjKJBszn8QpID0nKf9nOgf1cEDvg32dtVC833pBQYGYIMM_i0CeXejE9SpPVZhD9qUUJfuhDVJ3WMJ7vRnzx20xDdZOM81_4B5BCJgEr_lswisx0/s1600/IMG_1546.JPG" height="150" width="200" /></a>A new dining and shopping "mall" has opened up downtown next to Seaport Village in the old historic police headquarters, appropriately called: The Headquarters. This urban outcropping His home to several restaurants including Seasons 52, Cheesecake Factory, Pizzeria Mozza, and Puesto - with two more restaurants opening soon. Today, however, we dined at <a href="http://theheadquarters.com/merchants/resturant/puesto" target="_blank">Puesto</a>, a Mexican eatery specializing in street tacos with an emphasis on fresh, sustainably grown, all natural and organic ingredients. This is Puesto's second location, the first being in La Jolla (by the way the prices are little less at this location). <br />
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The Restaurant has a industrial warehouse feel with open architecture, large entrances, heavy spotlights and near graffiti styled murals. Quite popular already, with music bumping and a high-energy vibe. This place will continue to do well!<br />
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We started out with the local sea bass ceviche marinated with cucumber, cilantro, and avocado, accompanied with tortilla chips. The ceviche was simple yet tasty. Heavy on the cucumber and avo, it's much greener than your standard ceviche. Creamy yet crunchy, and all around refreshing.<br />
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Altogether, we ordered 6 tacos for $22. There was lots to choose from! There were premium tacos which tacked on a few more dollars like the lobster and filet mignon, but we stuck with the standards. We ordered a chicken al pastor, conchita pibel, rajas, zuchinni and cactus, carnitas, and baja fish tacos. The tacos were flavorful and delicious but some more than others. The presentation was a bit messy and some fell apart because of all the juices that were not so contained. These were small corn tortillas, but nicely overfilled with quality ingredients. Here's a bit more detail:<br />
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Chicken al Pastor - crispy melted cheese, tinga (hibiscus, chipotle), pineapple, avocado, tomatillo roja<br />
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Carnitas - traditionally braised pork, guacamole, tomatillo verde<br />
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Baja Fish - crispy fish, shredded cabbage, avocado, tomato, chile crema, tomatillo roja<br />
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Zucchini and Cactus - crispy melted cheese, zucchini flower, cactus, avocado, tomatillo verde<br />
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Rajas - crispy melted cheese, rajas mix (chile poblano, sweet corn, oyster mushrooms), avocado, tomatillo verde<br />
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These photos may have gotten a bit mixed up, it was hard to tell which was which by sight alone... Nonetheless, our favorites were mainly vegetarian tacos and the chicken al pastor. The conchita pibel was kind of bland, and the cactus one was just too sweet. Nonetheless, lots of variety and fun to mix and match!<br />
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We decide to get dessert and order the sweet tamale with pineapple and walnuts. This dessert version of the Mexican favorite was a great ending to a meal of varied flavors.<br />
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Overall, the food is good and the service was great. This place is great for hanging out with two lounges and a dining room spread throughout building. <br />
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After dinner, walked to the new downtown library. Quite the sight to see - and with a view to read by.<br />
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Until next time, happy eating (or else!)!<br />
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<a href="http://www.kamikaze7.com/" target="_blank">Kamakazi 7</a>, located on Market Street between 4th and 5th, is a sushi joint like no other. Although we sat outside (which was a bit quieter than the inside), you could tell that this sushi bar was different.<br />
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Inside, TVs blared Japanese anime and old godzilla-style monster movies, hosting a vibrant bar scene and lounge with communal tables. An easy menu highlighted their signature rolls and a smattering of other Japanese staples.<br />
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To start they offer a complementary edamame, but we still ordered a seaweed salad which was very tasty and fresh. There is just something great about the juicy crunch of a seaweed salad! The rolls had imaginative names like Angel Tears, Comic-Con, and Octopus God... We decided to get three rolls to share.<br />
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2 specialty rolls:<br />
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Hugo Dreams of Sushi<br />
Inside: mix of fresh fish, crab, masago, red onion, cilantro, spicy mayo, lemon zest<br />
Outside: seared albacore, avocado, ponzu, masago, green onion, sesame seeds<br />
Masago always adds a nice pop to a roll (when there isn't cucumber or asparagus or something inside), which was a nice touch. The red onion didn't really stick out, and I don't think ponzu made it to the top...but, it was a solid choice.<br />
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GEISHA (PROTEIN ROLL) 5-6 Pieces<br />
Inside: tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, cilantro, ponzu<br />
Outside: cucumber wrap<br />
There was so much fish in this roll! No rice, this baby was packed with the real deal. The cucumber wrapping gave a crisp freshness - I would certainly order this one again.<br />
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and an albacore roll. This was pretty standard, but still decently sized for a basic roll. We needed some filler. :)<br />
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Overall, this was a pretty good downtown sushi place (of the many sushi options in the area). The Monday special of 50% ("industry night") off certainly helped, so if you stop by, I recommend going on a Monday!<br />
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Until next time, Happy Eating!Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-13143190162126844272013-12-01T21:11:00.003-08:002013-12-01T21:11:33.013-08:00Chamorro Grill - Hafa Adai<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB5z4MOMoWzI3hwQMC6o49ZXFtI-ZfOcIez4OpmdNV8wcxFX1qtZuy3yEtsqJexoaIj3iZ7tF0jWMusZITGWpIReFmDJtut-weHeTzkKEYywxJZOrY-TdhZHaG6Ev-O7345vSbrCUpdBA/s1600/IMG_4265.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB5z4MOMoWzI3hwQMC6o49ZXFtI-ZfOcIez4OpmdNV8wcxFX1qtZuy3yEtsqJexoaIj3iZ7tF0jWMusZITGWpIReFmDJtut-weHeTzkKEYywxJZOrY-TdhZHaG6Ev-O7345vSbrCUpdBA/s1600/IMG_4265.JPG" width="320" /></a>Hafa Adai! (Greetings!) <a href="http://www.chamorrogrill.net/" target="_blank">Chamorro Grill</a> located in a strip mall off Mission Gorge Road and Zion, and serves authentic Guamanian cuisine. The restaurant serves dishes similar to Hawaiian plate lunches and is influenced by Filipino and Japanese food. There are dishes and sauces unique to Guam, like kelaguen, red rice, and finadene. (Finadene is made with soy sauce, vinegar, onions, and hot peppers; it is used like soysauce on Guam.) The restaurant is no frills, you order your food at the counter and it's brought to you.<br />
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For an appetizer, we order the chicken kelaguen and spam musubi with red rice. Kelaguen is chopped chicken flavored with lemon juice, onions, spicy boonie peppers, green onions, coconut, and salt. The dish was great and was not overly sour, good to eat with the red rice. Daniel actually liked this better than his entree!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHHJp89D4QCHFbuhHcmUTokmH2DBpuFFQr2ORqx_1PSWsBKrBe17cnqrAUUyY3CbT1WelXTZ0E3G6Yq4orxVFwcmpIANDbVw7BuJa7V46Po3iSbvA6DjIta2J-ZgV3pt5rVABB1FOtBs/s1600/IMG_4258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHHJp89D4QCHFbuhHcmUTokmH2DBpuFFQr2ORqx_1PSWsBKrBe17cnqrAUUyY3CbT1WelXTZ0E3G6Yq4orxVFwcmpIANDbVw7BuJa7V46Po3iSbvA6DjIta2J-ZgV3pt5rVABB1FOtBs/s200/IMG_4258.jpg" width="200" /></a>The spam misubi, which is popular in Hawaii, is made here with red rice instead of white rice. Red rice is cooked with onions, green peas, salt and anchiote water. It's like spam sushi, but with fried spam. (The spam is fried then put on top of rice and wrapped in seaweed.) Delicious - one of Brad's favorites.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmisjhu4Za4RFvKM_dvS3j74UNNNzxYn5f8-bjf9_sqR3mULUXLUPJlqLwqhg_FGqVFWpkYIs3oxukm8_F6gIIJ_YLFzzNpVianQtOoUzJN7_-5zFaZjr4M1hUqRZyVlG-HZLACWiowc/s1600/IMG_4263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmisjhu4Za4RFvKM_dvS3j74UNNNzxYn5f8-bjf9_sqR3mULUXLUPJlqLwqhg_FGqVFWpkYIs3oxukm8_F6gIIJ_YLFzzNpVianQtOoUzJN7_-5zFaZjr4M1hUqRZyVlG-HZLACWiowc/s1600/IMG_4263.jpg" width="320" /></a>For our meals, Brad ordered the Fiesta Combo plate which gives you two choices of meat, two scoops of red or white rice and a side item. The choice of meat includes BBQ chicken, BBQ short ribs, pork ribs, and beef. Brad chose the chicken and the short ribs with red rice and kimchi Daigo. Kimchi Daigo is marinated spicy, sour, sweet, sliced cucumbers. The chicken and the short ribs were delicious and full of flavor. The short ribs were a little overcooked and were chewy though, but that is often the case for this dish. Nonetheless, they were devoured quickly.<br />
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Daniel ordered the fish and shrimp combo, fried tilapia and fantail shrimp. (I know, looks more like Brad's style of a fried fish feast!) It came with two scoops red rice and and choice of side which he chose Kimchi Daigo. The batter and breading for the fish was excessively salty! Still got through the meal, but felt like I needed to desalinate somewhere... The Shrimp batter was far less salty. Overall, the lemon juice helped the flavor. I wouldn't order this combo again. But, being so close to work, I'll likely return for something else!<br />
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If you like islander food, this place has a good variety. Like we said no frills, but it is cheap and the staff is friendly, so enjoy! <br />
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Until next time, happy eating!<br />
<br />Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-22176562397278560152013-12-01T20:42:00.000-08:002013-12-01T20:42:04.433-08:00Chtaura Mediterranean, an Unexpected Surprise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As we approached a familiar restaurant location on Lake Murray and El Paso, uncomfortable visions of The European Bistro came to mind. We arrived at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chtaura-Mediterranean-Restaurant/392361694217335" target="_blank">Chtaura Mediterranean Restaurant</a>, invited in by the open sign, yet not a soul was around. We searched a bit, and waited until we heard a sound coming from the back and we called out "hello." A gentleman emerged from the back room/kitchen, didn't really say a word, but a got our hostess. This seemed strikingly similar to our "The Europe" adventure years before...nonetheless, we pursued. She said to choose any table - the place settings and number placards reminded me of wedding table set-up. Chtaura doubles as lounge with hookah, belly dancers on the weekends, and karaoke. The room layout hadn't really changed, but the decor went from stark gray to red, and a fountain appeared in the middle of the room. <br />
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The departure from our last experience in this location was the food and service. What a pleasant surprise! Once the servers were engaged they were very friendly and helpful (there might have been a language barrier with one though), unlike the uncomfortable service from The European Bistro, where you felt like you weren't wanted there.<br />
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Sorry for the digression, our experience in this location left a lasting memory. Anyway on to the food and yay for Groupons! Right off the bat, our server brought us a creamy lentil dal-style soup. This mild mix is a perfect appetizer to whet your appetite.<br />
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There were many choices especially with vegetarian and hot appetizers. Hummus was an early choice but we decided on the Balsamic Beets: Boiled and peeled beets marinated with Italian balsamic vinegar. The purple beets seemed rather canned with beet juice than fresh beets in balsamic, but they were good. Not great but good.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuL0fA0R1_x4XtTLJHEvuoKE4tEFIpuSkyQjaKssrbL4_O1noFDyRHxofcnFKzv2SD2vm_KDJ7SJ1FtMSv9ZOdGkds_0IwwIv3tulX0IxyoTwWvJYKkSRF80ITC97k9waVbWcwDT77tj8/s1600/IMG_3797.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuL0fA0R1_x4XtTLJHEvuoKE4tEFIpuSkyQjaKssrbL4_O1noFDyRHxofcnFKzv2SD2vm_KDJ7SJ1FtMSv9ZOdGkds_0IwwIv3tulX0IxyoTwWvJYKkSRF80ITC97k9waVbWcwDT77tj8/s1600/IMG_3797.jpg" width="239" /></a>For the entrees, Brad chose the Chicken Shish Kabob: lightly seasoned marinated chicken skewered and grilled, which was accompanied by a garden salad, pita bread, and yellow rice (there were choices). The generous portion of chicken shish kabob was suspended over the plate, allowing the juices to run down and drip on the rice. The meat was juicy and tender -very tasty. Lightly seasoned, but certainly not lacking in flavor. The whole meal was filling!<br />
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Daniel ordered the Beef Shwarma: thinly sliced spiced beef, roasted on a spit and shaved off. This was also accompanied by a garden salad and yellow rice. The beef was highly seasoned and salty, assembled in a large pile - more than enough for an entree, ate the rest for lunch the next day!<br />
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An experience that could have been a cursed from 1) this location, 2) no greeting and 3) being the only ones there for the first half of the meal, became a very pleasant and comforting meal. As we progressed through our meal, other patrons did show, but it was still a quiet night. The restaurant is fairly new, as we were leaving a new sign was being put up. I'd go back to this place and have the chicken again or try some other food. It is similar to the restaurant at <a href="http://www.vineripefarmersmarket.com/" target="_blank">Vine Ripe</a>, just a mile away, but nonetheless, I hope it sticks around!<br />
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Until next time, Happy Eating!<br />
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<br />Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-42597146572408469892013-11-16T21:20:00.003-08:002013-11-16T21:20:46.109-08:00Magnolia Tap and Kitchen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You would think that we would order a lot of ribs and wings for a dollar a piece, but we only ordered two of each. The wings were kind of dry, but were flavorful, nicely seasoned - we should have asked with what. The ribs were also a bit overcooked...glad we stayed just with 2!<br />
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Some of the apps like the fries and the sides were also priced lower. We ordered the Dirty Rice which was mildly spicy and evoked a chicken with rice flavor.<br />
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Brad ordered the seared local rockfish sandwich which was quite tasty. Nicely cooked for a seared fish, I tend to like the extreme when it comes to fish, either raw or cooked well done. The fish sandwich was hefty with two generous filets of rockfish, seasoned well. The creamy lemon caper sauce enhanced the flavor without overpowering the fish. It came with lettuce, tomato (and lemon caper remoulade) on a toasted bun, and was accompanied with their beer brined frites. We actually split the sandwich given that it was a generous portion. The frites were cooked just right, not oily, and were delicious. Could certainly taste the beer though!<br />
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They also make sodas from scratch and I ordered a ginger ale, which was good but a little watered down. They have cocktails made from scratch too and a decent selection of beers.<br />
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With the open dining room, this would be a nice place to hang out with a group. It was decent food for a good price - ready for some good times!<br />
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Until next time, happy eating!Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-55491187769832915292013-11-16T21:01:00.002-08:002013-11-16T21:01:26.595-08:00The District in the East Village<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Located in the East Village of San Diego is <a href="http://www.thedistrictsd.com/" target="_blank">The District</a>, a small sandwich shop serving handcrafted breakfast, cold and hot sandwiches, salad, and soup. Per the takeout menu, The District is more than just a sandwich shop, it is community place where everyone can feel welcomed and at home. Not sure that they have accomplished this name for themselves yet, but sounds like a worthy goal!<br />
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All of the sandwiches are made fresh to order. You order at the counter and they bring the sandwiches out to you if you are eating in. There are a great variety of sandwiches to order, like the Downtown Hash Brown, The District Attorney, the Petco Pastrami, 10th and Market (a nod to their location), The Saigon Banh Mi, just to name a few. All the sandwiches are reasonably priced, and for a dollar more you can add a small soup, side salad, or bag of chips.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAvfQ_kjd0HGceP-0pZCPl2ezifoUVFB_sbRd9JVL0RdvWid9UGfAcf-uUI2Lk82Ri9H9zd3HqcDQ61GDf8JwyBJYPJLDTVGqdFPfH2cU_NuDkEyxmUXaIMuZOmbN1ajbPt5ryDOeo1c/s1600/IMG_2847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAvfQ_kjd0HGceP-0pZCPl2ezifoUVFB_sbRd9JVL0RdvWid9UGfAcf-uUI2Lk82Ri9H9zd3HqcDQ61GDf8JwyBJYPJLDTVGqdFPfH2cU_NuDkEyxmUXaIMuZOmbN1ajbPt5ryDOeo1c/s1600/IMG_2847.JPG" width="320" /></a>Daniel ordered the The Olde Monte, their take on the Monte Cristo. It's ham, turkey, Swiss slices teamed up with caramelized pears and red onion on sourdough, dredged with French toast batter, topped with powdered sugar, and served with a side of strawberry jam. I know, that is a mouthful! This was a great version of this classic sandwich, though there could have been a bit more jam provided. Nonetheless, a great sweet and savory combo. He also ordered a small side salad, pretty standard, as well as chocolate chip cookies (also tasty, but nothing to write on about).<br />
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Brad ordered The Kahlua: roasted pulled pork, smoked mozzarella, spinach, tomato, cilantro and pickled red onion (they like these), on a toasted bun. The sandwich was delicious, full of flavor. The pickled red onion added a sweet and sour to the the savory pork. Brad also added dill chips to his meal.<br />
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Overall, The District is a great local place to eat and relax or to grab a quick bite, especially if you are going to the Padre game at Petco. I bet this location gets a good amount of lunch traffic as well, as it caters to the businessman on the go with some cheap eats that actually have some flavor! <br />
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Note that the wall changes color, but when you take a slow moving panorama shot you get the colors off the rainbow! Hooray iPhone. :)<br />
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Until next time, happy eating!<br />
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Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-27851636974150186932013-10-14T22:41:00.001-07:002013-10-14T22:41:12.996-07:0030th MIlestone at Seasons 52<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What a better place to celebrate a 30th birthday than at <a href="http://www.seasons52.com/locations/?RestaurantID=4529" target="_blank">Seasons 52</a>, where the menu changes with the season. After all, turning 30 marks a new season in a person's life!<br />
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"Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list in a casually-sophisticated ambiance," as quoted from their site. Their menu is inspired by the seasons. As the seasons change, the menu changes reflecting the flavor and food that is available fresh. Also, every entree is less than 450 calories! The restaurant is located in the UTC mall, part of a chain with locations all over the country, and another location opening up in downtown San Diego in November.<br />
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Daniel ordered the Wood Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Portobello with soft herb polenta, broccolini, caramelized, cipollini, and roasted garlic. Were there many cloves of gooey, caramelized garlic goodness? Yes. Did I eat them all? Yes. This was a modest piece of meat, but tender and juicy, and well matched with the creamy polenta and light veggies. Certainly a well executed dish.<br />
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Brad ordered the Grilled Boneless Rainbow Trout with baby carrots and grilled lemon. Not much color in the presentation, but was it was still tasty; lightly seasoned and nicely cooked. A good sized filet, but left a bit to be desired on the sides.<br />
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Brad also ordered a side of roasted sweet corn on the cob with chipotle butter and lime. A sizeable piece, and very good! It was a bit awkward though, attembpting to eat corn on the cob in a fancy restaurant... we went the route of cutting it off the cob. Still tastey, but you miss half the fun.<br />
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To top off our meal and celebrate Daniel's birthday, they brought out the Mini Indulgences dessert tree. Clearly there are quite a few to choose from!<br />
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Daniel chose the Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cannoli<br />
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and Brad chose the Mocha Macchiato. Both were delicious! This is the perfect touch of sweetness at the end of a well-crafted meal. (And they are only $2.50!) When Brad went here before for his birthday, they took a picture and put in it a nice little folder. We are guessing this tradition has passed.<br />
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Overall the food was delicious and the service was wonderful. This was Brad's second time here, and he hopes to return to taste the foods of each season. After a great dining experience, we walked around the mall, then settled down in one of the different alcoves to talk and pray. Happy birthday Daniel!</div>
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Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-13659339169368420152013-09-02T22:45:00.001-07:002013-09-02T22:45:38.361-07:00Station Tavern, Family Friendly in South Park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Finally! We've arrived at <a href="http://stationtavern.com/" target="_blank">Station Tavern</a> in South Park, a family friendly, neighborhood restaurant/bar/hangout. This has been on Brad's list for the blog for the last two years; he's been here several times, but this is Daniel's first. The menu is simple and inexpensive, even the drinks.</div>
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Brad ordered a hamburger, a third pounder with lettuce tomato and pickles. This is a step above pub food, but still pretty standard fare. Hard to go wrong with a juicy burger.<br />
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Daniel ordered a chicken sandwich, it;s an organic breast season with herbs and topped with melted pepper jack cheese and a tangy BBQ sauce. As you can see, the hearty chicken breast spilled off the bun (in a good way)! The sauce was just enough to kick up the flavor in this juicy meat.<br />
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We also split a grilled cheese sandwich from the Lil Rider menu, as well as tater tots - mounds of tater tots! This may have been a bit much on the fried goodness scale, but that did not stop us from polishing them off. The roasted red pepper dipping sauce we tried was ok, I'd pick a different one (out of the several options) if I were to go again. I know, it seems a bit odd to choose grilled cheese as a side, but it worked! :)<br />
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There are other options on the menu like a turkey burger, black bean burger, quinoa burger, a dinner size salad, fries (regular or sweet potato). Like I said, a simple menu. Nothing special, just good food and drink and good company. This is a neighborhood jaunt that welcomes you in, and invites you to stay as long as you'd like.<br />
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You can eat inside or outside, though there is more room outside with communal picnic tables. There's lots of sand where kids can play, as well as a wooden train side car. Like I said: very family friendly. (The new Kohn restaurant in La Mesa is rumored to have a similar patio play area - a new theme in casual dining, perhaps?) Families dining together having fun, relaxing and eating. What more can you ask? <br />
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Overall, this is a good spot for a casual hangout or family meal. Not your go to for a special occasion, but certainly an improvement over a fast food run!<br />
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Until next time, happy eating!<br />
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<br />Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-48678929497452505092013-07-20T12:54:00.000-07:002013-07-20T12:54:34.051-07:00Fourth of July Eve at Roseville Cozhina<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wednesday before the Fourth of July brought us back to Liberty Station to <a href="http://www.rosevillecozinha.com/%E2%80%8E" target="_blank">Roseville Cozinha</a>. This farm to table restaurant pays tribute to Point Loma's Portuguese fishing community and the Roseville neighborhood. The restaurant is housed in the same place where Joao's use to be (<a href="http://eatwalktalkbradanddan.blogspot.com/2010/10/fishin-at-joaos-tin-fish-bar-and-eatery.html?view=sidebar" target="_blank">see our post here</a>), seems to be the same owner, but the concept has changed a bit. The decor seems to be the same; except there is now an open window to where the wood fired pizzas are fired up. Also, the food is fresh and more eclectic, less fried options.</div>
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The menu is broken up into small plates, salads, wood fired pizzas, big plates, and farmer's market veggies. <br />
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We started off with the Fennel pizza, with fennel seed sausage, mozzarella, tomato, papadew peppers, and chili oil. The pizza was nicely cooked, the crust was doughy and had the right amount of char. The flavors were great. At first the pizza seemed rather sweet due to the tomato sauce and peppers, but the heat of the chili oil came in creating a balanced sweet and spicy combo.<br />
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We were going to order the brussels sprouts with pancetta, balsamic, and parmesano reggiano, but ordered the salt cod fritters on a bed of arugula with lemon aioli from the small plates instead. The fritters reminded me of fish cakes (minced fish with a lot of filler). You could tell they used a fresh fish because there were silver flecked scales in the fritters. These had a lot of flavor due to the seasoning, but did not stand out.<br />
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We decided to split a big plate, the 1/2 brined chicken: a rotissiree roasted free range chicken accompanied with creme fraiche mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts (the reason we didn't order the brussels sprout small plate). The chicken was tender and moist but seemed to lack flavor. Most of the seasoning was on the skin, which was good, but the meat could have used some of that flavor. The mash potatoes were very creamy and the brussels sprouts had just the right amount of char.<br />
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Overall, this was ok. While the pizza was great, the chicken was just decent, the salt cod fritters were mediocre, and it came out to be pretty pricey. I think we enjoyed our Joao's meal more.<br />
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Hope you had a great 4th! Until next time, happy eating...<br />
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Tucked away in a strip mall on Santo Road and Highway 52 is <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-fish-bucket-seafood-market-and-grotto-san-diego" target="_blank">George's Fish Bucket</a>. True, the name doesn't quite scream of class, but Brad has been wanting to come here for a while (they offer one of his favorites: a fried seafood combination plate). Also, when the restaurant showed up on Living Social, $15 for $30 worth of food, how can you pass that up?<br />
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This is an order at the counter type of place. You don't really get a greeting or direction on what to do, so we just grabbed the menu. The guy behind the counter was friendly enough, but seemed a bit distracted. Thankfully, he didn't blink at the Living Social printout, which is always a relief. (Ever buy a groupon/Living Social/Restaurant.com deal and have the server not know what to do with it? I know, life is so hard. :p) We sat outside because it was a nice evening and the ambiance inside was plain.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiToU6MPBW2Jwsk-r3Fgl8YSIdOkojBkx7ocSdahv3puNcKVB0kwXSUJa2_PhMYuefVynJFwlRhX_CAFZPwL4DPUdS7F3UkGMyb45XMvNl90X9FgSRbm8KVoU3x6dKkQA6oDbcys2Mg3Zc/s1600/IMG_2624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiToU6MPBW2Jwsk-r3Fgl8YSIdOkojBkx7ocSdahv3puNcKVB0kwXSUJa2_PhMYuefVynJFwlRhX_CAFZPwL4DPUdS7F3UkGMyb45XMvNl90X9FgSRbm8KVoU3x6dKkQA6oDbcys2Mg3Zc/s1600/IMG_2624.jpg" width="320" /></a>As mentioned, Brad already knew what he wanted: the "World Famous Real Combo." This came with a variety of fried seafood in a light batter that didn't take away from the flavors. There were clams, oysters, white fish, and shrimp. The clams were bigger than most and pack a lot of clammy flavor (as they should). The fish came in bite size pieces, don't know what type of fish, but a standard white fish. The shrimp were large and there were several included. The oysters were good (better than raw in our opinion!), but were a bit overcooked. It came with fries and coleslaw, as well as garlic thick cut toast, all in a half a bucket. Delicious fried goodness. (Sounds like something one would say at the fair...)<br />
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Overall, George's provided some good seafood at a good price. Without a coupon, I would come here but maybe every other year. We got there around 5:30, but the place became busy right after we put in our order. So, if you are in the mood for a quick fish fix without driving out to the coast, check in here early!<br />
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Until next time, happy eating!Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-64233956918971768592013-07-04T18:00:00.001-07:002013-07-04T18:00:48.596-07:00Bootleggers!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Originally we were going to the <a href="http://www.thedistrictsd.com/" target="_blank">The District</a>, a sandwich place in the East Village, but unfortunately it was closed due to unforeseen maintenance issues. So, we wandered about for a while until landing at <a href="http://bootleggersd.com/" target="_blank">Bootlegger</a>, a restaurant with a bar, or maybe more so a bar with food. We chose this over similar places within the same block on Market St. due to the selection of food and and the affordability (after also hearing about it from <a href="http://www.thrillist.com/" target="_blank">Thrillist</a>). The food is categorized in plates: Small, Large, Green and Classic. Luckily, we arrived during happy hour, where all the small plates were $5. Lots of fried and comfort food options.<br />
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We started off with the Crab Hushpuppies, which came with a garlic lemon aioli. These were a bit dry, but had a good crunch. The lemon garlic lemon aioli was a bit sparing too, a cup to dip in would have helped. Still, the hushpuppies had good flavor and the crab was fresh. <br />
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We also ordered the Truffled Ahi Poke with an avocado puree and spiced taro chips.<br />
The poke was a bit slimy, which is not generally a good sign for fish, but had a great flavor. The truffle oil may have contributed to this texture. This was a very hefty portion for $5, considering that we have gotten similar food for over double the price. The pairing with the seaweed and avocado was traditional, but well executed. The taro chips did not seem spiced but was a great addition to the poke, and a better choice that sticking some tortilla chips on the side.<br />
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For an entree, Daniel ordered the Smokey Mac and Cheese with peas and pea shoots. I don't know that smokey is the right term for this. While it may have been prepared with a smoked gouda, not much of that flavor came across. Pretty standard mac and cheese.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEXgAmA1opuMVkOshBS7GqpHago0lLSzcKinEIIJiVuVm8aSRcnEwhGz0phsbSWkMzttVHXjh-tNGXS_CRjBGTm7yIyng5W1RsUZnUDJ48fo5TVHgbZCY5wi2P_Iae9rd14u_41yV8ms8/s1600/IMG_2563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEXgAmA1opuMVkOshBS7GqpHago0lLSzcKinEIIJiVuVm8aSRcnEwhGz0phsbSWkMzttVHXjh-tNGXS_CRjBGTm7yIyng5W1RsUZnUDJ48fo5TVHgbZCY5wi2P_Iae9rd14u_41yV8ms8/s200/IMG_2563.jpg" width="200" /></a>Brad ordered the Egg in a Basket Grilled Cheese which came with bacon and a bowl of tomato basil soup. The grilled cheese sandwich was cooked really well; now I know why my homemade grill cheese doesn't turn out like the restaurant grill cheese: it's the bread! Need that thicker slice so that you have the enough bread to produce a grilled crunch. What is egg in a basket? It turns out that the egg is cooked inside a hollowed out portion of the bread (note the circle pattern on the pic). Makes for a great breakfast sandwich with the bacon! (Always fun to have breakfast for dinner.) The tomato basil soup was very creamy, not too thick, the tomato basil flavors really came through.<br />
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If we frequented downtown more often, this would be great place to hang out with friends have good food and drinks. Small plates for $5 each would make a great deal for dinner. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The downtown library is coming along well! Still likely an odd time for<br />the city to invest in a large library, but hopefully it will become a place<br />for community engagement...</td></tr>
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Until Next time, Happy eating!<br />
<br />Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-45333934996584701872013-06-16T22:58:00.000-07:002013-06-16T22:58:46.948-07:00Affordable J&T Thai Street Food<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: center;">Located in a strip mall on Linda Vista Road, a little west of USD, is a little place called </span><a href="http://jntthai.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">J&T Thai Street Food</a><span style="text-align: center;">. It is a very inexpensive purveyor of some basic Thai food, with a simple menu, just a few dishes to highlight Thai cuisine and homestyle street food. </span><br />
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As you walk in the place is very small and industrial looking.You order from the counter (on iPad minis, naturally) and you find a seat on some wooden benches that long for cushions. Not much on ambiance, but the food is pretty tasty.</div>
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To start, we ordered the BBQ Pork Skewers. For $3, you get two skewers of tender marinated pork (stripped from the skewer). By far, this was the highlight of the meal! It is hard to find a place with pork that has such a deep, marinated flavor - sweet but salty, delicious! Next time we come here, we should do two orders. </div>
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Since every entree was $7, we each ordered an entree to split, and threw in some Chicken Pad Thai. This was a bit sweet (as was everything here), which is odd for pad thai. Still a good flavor, but not the fresh taste you often get with this dish.</div>
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The Spicy Basil chicken never made it to our table due to the mix-up. Our server was pretty cool and offered Daniel a drink to compensate, but Daniel asked for some more BBQ pork (way to upgrade!). He complied, and this second round of skewered goodness provided a wonderful ending to the meal. </div>
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In a way it was good that we didn't have the spicy chicken because we were already full from what we ate. The entrees are meant to serve one person, but ordering a bunch of them means that you can split them. </div>
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We did get the spicy basil chicken to go, and split that, which made for a great lunch for both of us the next day. The ground chicken held some spice, but the basil provided most of the flavor. A decent day old dish.</div>
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Located in a converted cabin at City Nursery is a hidden gem of a restaurant, <a href="http://www.natesgardengrill.com/" target="_blank">Nate's Garden Grill,</a> on the border of the City Heights and Oak Park neighborhoods. Wouldn't quite call it off the beaten path, but it's great find in an area that seems out of the way. Nate's, known for it's craft beers, has a very simple menu of fresh food to choose from. The menu is half a page divided into sections of Nibbles, From the Garden, Flatbreads, and Sandwiches. So, not many choices quantity wise, but the quality and flavor matched with the pricing makes up for it!<br />
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We ordered from the Nibbles section, the Meatman Salumi and California Artisan Cheese Board, which included two types of salumi, three types of cheese, jam, quince paste (we think?), and gherkins Wish we knew the names of the salumi and cheeses...One of the salumi was gamey, but when paired with a cheese or the sweetness of quince or jam, the flavors blended well. The cheeses ranged from mild to blue, with the soft cheese boasting the best flavor!<br />
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From the Flatbread section, we ordered the rapini (like broccolini), caramelized onions, blue cheese, with a garlic confit flatbread. Delicious! The bread was light with a crunch and the combination of vegetables, cheese, and garlic provide complementary flavor and texture. The sweet, carmelized onions were the perfect accent to the strong, salty cheese. This was no pizza, as we have had other establishments, but a true artisanal flatbread.<br />
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We split the Pulled Pork Sandwich with kale and cabbage slaw. Perfection! The pork was smoked and not overly sauced and the kale and cabbage slaw gave it a nice sweet finish. The bread was light and slightly toasted. You had a choice of potato chips, side salad, or potato salad. We chose chips, a bag of plain Dirty Chips.<br />
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Overall this is a great find. You order at the counter, so not much to say about the dining experience, but the food is sure tasty! A great place to hang out (though small) and eat good food. Don't let the neighborhood or location keep you away!<br />
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Another shout out to our friend Kevin who told us about this place. Until next time, happy eating!Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-21772905072291435482013-05-07T08:07:00.000-07:002013-05-07T08:07:19.754-07:00Quality Food at Quality Social<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another gastropub, and another location we have frequented before! Located downtown, in a space formally occupied by <a href="http://www.lgsprimesteakhouse.com/%E2%80%8E" target="_blank">LG Prime</a> (home of the dubious steak levels: rare charred - a warm red center - and "black and blue" - a cool red center...) and then EXY (a sultry Greek joint with flaming cheese as an appetizer) on the corner of Sixth and F, is <a href="http://www.qualitysocial.com/%E2%80%8E" target="_blank">Quality Social</a>. This gastropub seems to be more bar than restaurant, but served some great quality fare.<br />
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For our meal, Daniel ordered the Cubano sandwich with roasted pork, smoked ham, mustard, dill pickles, grilled pineapple on a torta roll served with handcut Kennebec fries. The grilled pineapple was a nice twist on a cuban, and made a great salty/sweet combination. Yay for Maine potatoes! (Brad had to put that in, as he had some happy childhood memories in this northern state. :D )<br />
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Brad ordered the Grilled Cheese with burratta, basil, and white cheddar served with a tomato bisque. It was delicious, perfect for a cloudy day. (not that this was a cloudy day, but it would have been perfect for one.) The creamy burratta contrasted with the cheddar, and the basil provided for a uniquely flavorful sandwich. The bread was lightly toasted and was not heavy on the butter. The tomato bisque was a great dip for the sandwich, and certainly combined to form hints of a margarita pizza. Brad wished for more, as grilled cheese at home doesn't always feel the same as restaurant grill cheese.<br />
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When comparing the West Coast Tavern and Quality Social, I think Quality Social had more accessible and quality food, but both places have different things to offer their neighborhood. Even though Quality Social had better food it doesn't have that neighborhood feel like West Coast. <br />
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Thus ends gastropub month. See you all in May! Maybe another themed month?Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-51951709000861041132013-05-07T08:06:00.001-07:002013-05-07T08:06:16.676-07:00West Coast Tavern: Have We Been Here Before? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: left;">Located in North Park's historic Birch Theater is </span><a href="http://www.westcoasttavern.com/%E2%80%8E" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">West Coast Tavern</a><span style="text-align: left;">, serving gastropub food in a nice casual setting. This is same space that Hawthorn's, a restaurant we've eaten at pre-blog, occupied. Don't know what happened to Hawthorn's, but we are glad that another restaurant came to roost.</span></div>
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On the day that we went, the grill was broken, so we couldn't really order any foods that had to be grilled...but we made do, as there were a lot of other choices. We order 4 dishes to share: the Five Spiced Chicken Wings, the Teen Green Salad, the Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese, and the West Coast Ceviche.</div>
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The Five Spiced Chicken Wings were a sticky mess (in a good way). The sauce was sweet with a bit of a bite, but lacked the full pungent flavor of Chinese five spice. Don't get us wrong it was tasty, but the five spice did not shine through, more in fragrance than flavor. We order this over their hot wings, but it was sweet hot wing.</div>
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The Teen Green Salad consisted of mixed teen greens (probably a play on baby greens), roasted vegetables (carrots, asparagus, snap peas and zucchini), ciliegine mozzarella cheese (cherry tomato sized mozzarella balls), tossed in a tomato vinaigrette. The salad was wonderful, certainly enough for two to share. The light dressing was just enough to add a touch of citrus. The cheese balls were fresh and probably the highlight of the salad.</div>
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The Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese was the most substantial dish that we ordered. Full of macaroni and diced chicken topped with crumbled blue cheese and jalapeno flecks in buffalo sauce flavored cheese. Not overly spicy, but you get the full buffalo sauce flavor in a mac and cheese. To continue the theme, they certainly could have added celery on the side.</div>
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The last thing we had was the West Coast Ceviche, seafood ceviche atop tortilla chips (3), with a citrus vinaigrette, napa cabbage slaw and avocado. Daniel couldn't pass up a ceviche! Wish we did though, because it was disappointing. It had some flavor, but it didn't have the ceviche feel, more like a seafood salad with tortilla chip(s). While presented well, it dried out quickly.</div>
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Overall, the restaurant is a great place to hang out in North Park, especially on a nice spring/summer evening. It has indoor and outdoor seating which is great for summer on University Ave and two bars. They have a great brunch menu too. I've walked pass West Coast on a Sunday and the food looked good and it seemed more family friendly than in the evening. </div>
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Until next time, Happy eating!</div>
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The <a href="http://dumplinginn.menutoeat.com/%E2%80%8E" target="_blank">Dumpling Inn</a> is tucked away in a strip mall on Convoy, as are most restaurants here, a true hole in a wall restaurant with only 8 tables and a long wait if you get there too late. This day, there was even a clipboard hanging on the door to sign up for the next spot! small parties were even seated at the same round table...<br />
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Daniel ordered a daily special, the Sea Bass with Asparagus and black bean sauce. The sauce was light and savory, the asparagus were crisp tender, and the fish was flakey.<br />
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We also had the Shredded Pork E-fu Mein, a sauteed noodle dish. Not a great find here, really nothing remarkable. With some hot sauce, it was a bit better.<br />
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While the food is good, there is not much to be said for ambiance. Still, this place has been there for years, and stronghold of repeat customers is likely to keep them around a while yet!<br />
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Until next time, Happy Eating!Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-76629955896348856332013-05-06T23:08:00.005-07:002013-05-06T23:08:34.405-07:00Soda and Swine! Meatballs!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow, I am rather behind on blogging (again). Has not been my least busy year, that's for sure. Nonetheless, a few weeks back we had another great neighborhood find on Adams Ave and 30th at <a href="http://sodaandswine.com/" target="_blank">Soda and Swine</a>. This is part of the consortium of restaurants that include the Neighborhood, Noble Experiment, and Craft and Commerce. The food here is simple, but there are still a few choices to be made. You have meatballs, sides, desserts, and sodas; if you want drinks other than soda, you'll have to go next door to Polite Provisions, also part of the same consortium.</div>
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The menu is easy to order. Step 1: Go up to the counter and order. Step 2: Choose Your Meatball. Step 3: Choose your sauce. Step 4: Choose your cheese. Step 5: Choose your style. Throw in some sides and a drink, and you've got yourself a customized meal! You can choose meatballs made with smoked pork, chorizo, classic beef, chicken, or quinoa (vegetarian). Your "style" choices focus on the carb: sliders, submarine, a la carte, or with spaghetti. You can choose from pre-made combinations to build your own. See, lots of choosing!<br />
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Brad opted to go the pre-made route, choosing sliders called "the Swine," (with smoked pork, chipotle, and pepper jack) and "the Hog" (with chorizo, chipotle, and mozzarella). The meatball sliders were a good size with fresh baked bread. Both sliders were delicious. Both a bit on the spicy side, with the chorizo outweighing the chipotle on this scale. As a side, Brad had the roasted brussel sprouts with thick chunks of bacon. These were great, well prepared, not bitter. (Brussel sprouts seems to be making a come back on lot of menus around town, where have you found them?) You'd think that you wouldn't get full on just two sliders and brussel sprouts, but it was filling.<br />
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Daniel opted to build his own sliders. He had the chicken meatball with mushroom cream sauce and pepper jack and the smoked pork with chipotle sauce and pepper jack? For his side he had the giadiniera (or pickled vegetables). While sliders in general can be found to be meatballs, these were comparatively large meat portions! Think more like big itallian meatballs with 2 or 3 chunks on top of a heaping portion of pasta at a traditional Italian joint...that size of meatballs. In any case, Daniel was also full from his choices, which were great combinations.<br />
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Naturally, Soda and Swine probably couldn't be called that if there was no soda. There is a large selection of soda, over 20 to choose from. Brad had the Cheerwine, Original Cherry and Daniel had (only fitting) Reed's Spice Apple Brew! They also had Classic Coke and Sprite for mainstream soda drinkers, but it was fun to try something new. All the soda's were bottled.<br />
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Soda and Swine is also known for their pies but sadly, we didn't get any dessert. <br />
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The price is pretty reasonable with all the sliders, sides, and sodas costing 3 bucks each! Spaghetti with 3 meatballs is probably the most expensive at $10. The pies all cost $6. This restaurant is a good place to bring your family and friends, but I'm sure it fills up fast on the weekend. A bit of a hipster vibe (note the cashier! how could we not take a pic of this guy?), so if that bugs you, stay away! Though you'd be missing out on some creative food at a good price. :)<br />
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As a side note, the men's room floors are covered in nickels! Very unique!<br />
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Our evening walk took us down Adams's Ave from North Park to University Heights. Great walk and a study through chapter 2 of the book of John.<br />
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Until next time, happy eating!Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-25119838306741828592013-03-23T20:08:00.000-07:002013-03-23T20:08:03.950-07:00Yu Me Ya Sake House!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tucked away in a small strip mall in Hillcrest is Sake House Yu Me Ya, a small Japanese Izakaya restaurant. Our friend Kevin introduced Brad to this restaurant, but the original in Encinitas. Izakaya is a style of japanese restaurant meant to have a casual atmosphere where you can meet friends and socialize with drinks (though no drinks tonight) and food that is easy to eat in small bites. Maybe a Bar and Grill would be an equivalent A gastropub? In any case, your get the idea. The food is delicious, but ordering many small plates adds up. I do apologize fr the pics, it was rather dark inside!<br />
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The seasoned seaweed salad was average as far seaweed salads go. Certainly on the small side.<br />
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Next, we tried the Takoyaki, or octopus balls, which were popularized in Osaka Japan as street food. The mounds of minced octopus are perfectly round, firm on the outside but soft inside. It was covered with bonito flakes, which always seem to have a life of their own. (If you have ever had these on a cooked sushi roll, you understand! They certainly sway and curl...we even took a video, which may make an appearance here soon.) The creamy texture and taste was a pleasant surprise, though we weren't sure what to expect with this one. Definitely worth trying, and a bargain during happy hour.<br />
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Our next dish was the ginger pork, marinated in a ginger teriyaki sauce. Bold flavors here with the thinly sliced park. A little tough, an light on the portion, but a solid dish nonetheless.<br />
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The chicken karaage, a japanese classic (fried pieces of chicken with a spicy mayonaise) was good but plain. The ginger teriyaki sauce dressed this up a bit.<br />
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Lastly, the fried tofu topped with vegetables and a broth added some more protein to our smorgasbord of entrees. Also a pretty basic dish<br />
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There were many choices on the menu, so it was hard to choose, and we ended up half pleased with our selections. You can easily order too much knowing that the portions are small, but we ordered enough to make us a little full. The service here is great and friendly, would like to try some different small plates!<br />
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Until next time, happy eating!Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676393160279343479.post-40411189280812752872013-03-23T19:50:00.001-07:002013-03-23T19:50:13.028-07:00True Food KItchen - Fresh and Flavorful!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another meal took us to Fashion Valley's True Food Kitchen, a chain of restaurants where the food is fresh, healthy, flavorful, and delicious. According to the website, this cuisine is inspired by holistic Dr. Andrew Weil's. The goal for the food is to help you "to feel better, live longer, and make your mouth happy in the process." They seasonal items, simple combinations with globally inspired flavors.<br />
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We started with Shitake and Tofu Lettuce Cups with soy, ginger, and cashew. Using a dark leafy green lettuce, the combination of flavors was light and savory. It was much healthier than other lettuce wraps, especially the one across the parking lot (*cough* PF Changs). A bit hard to get a big wrap with just a few small leaves though...<br />
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We shared and Organic Tomato and Roasted Kale Pizza, with caramelized onions and garlic. No tomato sauce on this pizza, just fresh ingredients on artisanal crust that was cooked just right. The pizza was sweet from the and onions, but garlicky, and the tomato provided an acidic balance to the whole pizza. My kind of pizza!<br />
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We also shared an entree of gluten free Panang Curry with chicken, potato, broccoli, ginger, carrot, and mushroom in a coconut shellfish broth over brown rice. The curry broth was much lighter than you traditional Panang, but still very flavorful and with the right amount of heat. Good for a cool night. <br />
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As you can see from what we ordered, flavors and foods from around the world. The menu is eclectic, yet simple. The servings are portioned to be enough for one, but that you can split easily to try different foods. Next time, it would be nice to try the unique Natural Refreshments, sodas, juices, and teas.<br />
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Until next time, Happy eating!Brad and Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830870471811581832noreply@blogger.com0