tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13000882862888955892024-03-19T14:54:25.605-07:00"A Better Bite SD"Where to find the best bites in San Diego.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300088286288895589.post-53214475554946501302017-09-03T09:13:00.002-07:002017-09-03T09:13:57.923-07:00And that's all she wrote!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Well, well, well ladies and gentleman this is it...this blog is coming to a formal close. No more blog posts as of this writing...at least not here. I am not even a San Diego resident as of this writing. It's really sinking in now that I know full well there is no return trip to good old SD.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am in strong debate about transferring my food blog passions over to WordPress and changing the name to AbetterBiteSTL.com since St Louis is where I will reside. I have a close friend who does great work it website design so the resources I need are there to make this happen, I just need to be sure it's where I want to go to with things.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So in 2 years and 4 months, I completed 92 blog posts and covered 96 San Diego restaurants. I submitted 156 pictures of some truly amazing meals. I met and interviewed nearly 100 owners and chefs whose stories were not only inspiring but educational and insightful beyond expectation. The city of San Diego has a culture all its own that is largely influenced and impacted by its dynamic, deep and ever evolving mix of cuisines and pioneering professionals. I have never lived in a city where the pace of old and new change over so quick, closures and openings take place every weekend, fusion is the norm, not the oddity, change is expected not downplayed, adaptation is survival, not optional. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If there is one thing I want to leave the people of San Diego (and beyond) with as well as all those amazing restaurant industry people I have met through my adventures as a food blogger, it is this...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><u>To the SD people who like to dine out: </u>Your choice to dine at select venues of any kind, fast casual, fine dining, ethnic, fusion, cheap eats etc.....where and how you spend your money is an indirect vote for what you choose to support and sustain in both venue, product, cuisine, operations, food sourcing, menu, decor, theme etc.....your patronage, your demand and your dollars drive what the city becomes to a large degree. For this reason, I as a member of the SD community felt compelled to amplify my impact as a consumer beyond just word of mouth, beyond Yelp.com and beyond Facebook reviews by creating this blog. I hope it functions even in its closure as a historical resource anyone can peruse to glean insights to the many places I have been to make better decisions to find what they seek and enjoy the outcome. The take home message I want you to take from this is that dining out is and should be about more than just filling your stomach. We all need nourishment yes, that is the primary driver/purpose of eating a meal yes. But in so doing, nourish more than just your appetite, feed your mind and your soul by looking deeper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><u>To the SD restaurant managers, owners chefs, and support staff:</u> Your jobs and responsibilities are thankless and largely unseen. This I do know for sure. The grit, determination, and ambition I have seen spill out from you all make it clear how passionate and visionary you all are. The unique mission you all strive to put out for your customers is something I found truly inspiring and peculiar to each venue. Keep this bit of perspective in mind at all times. In no other domain of the hospitality industry is a person's five senses collectively stimulated to the extent that they are when dining out. Think about it...all five are engrossed in a truly good (or bad) dining experience. Taste, touch, smell, sight, sound. Each leaving an impression of the diner that will evoke a desire to return or to avoid as well as what they tell others. But of course, this goes beyond just the five senses. The social dynamic, the cultural, the historical/traditional also impact the diner just as much as the physiological reactions do. The bottom line I want to get across is that your jobs go SO much deeper than just the superficial aspects of plating delicious looking and tasting foods for people to consume. You can and do drive the way a city or community develops its culinary and gastronomic palat. You drive or stifle the economics of what they desire and demand. Do not underestimate the power you all have to give character to a cities identity through the food you serve your local customers each and every day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And with that folks, I hope you find means to get A better Bite in SD!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Until the next chapter of my life begins to unfold in St. Louis, I bid you farewell and happy eats!</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300088286288895589.post-78931932429738624782017-08-28T12:31:00.004-07:002017-08-28T17:50:35.261-07:00Nearing the end: The last two weeks of SD Reviews<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So these two reviews are from my second to last week in San Diego. I have one week to go before departing for good on Sept 2nd. The reality is sinking in and the days are getting short now. I can't help but think of all the many places I never got to but wanted to in my five years in this city. I stop and check myself however. I have done 90 blog posts in 2 years since this blog started. That's only 90 I have covered here, not the many, many others I have not posted here. Given that, I try and see what I did accomplish in my five years spent in San Diego and that makes me feel like I got a pretty good "bite" out of this cities amazing food scene from every level, style, cuisine, ethnicity and place of origin. This week ahead will hopefully, as it stands now, net me two more venues to wrap up my blog with. Where they will end up is for me to know and all of you to find out! Until then, check out where my taste buds took me last week. Enjoy.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://romescomexmed.com/san-diego-downtown/" target="_blank">Romesco Mexiterranean Cocina</a> <i>(Little Italy)</i></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday August 22nd, 7pm.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This past Sunday I was lucky enough to be able to knock out yet one more of my top bucket list items I have wanted to do here in SoCal in my 5 years as a resident. In my final 10 days as of this writing, I am still looking for a few more uniquely San Diego activities, places, things I MUST do before I leave town for good.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So far I have completed the following items from my bucket list: (bold are those yet to be completed)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. Ghost Tour<br />2. The SEAL's Tour<br />3. The Trolly Tour<br />4. Balboa Museums (several)<br />5. Patriot Jet Boat<br />6. Harbor Cruise Tour<br />7. *Experience a real farm-to-table dinner*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Without further delay, let me take you right to the 7th item on the list and show you all about that amazing experience of which I now want to experience again in other places with other farms.</span></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Huge Thanks go to Stepheni Norton of Dickinson Farm, Josh Kemble of Urban Life Cafe and Stephanie Parker of Epicurean San Diego for this debut experience and educational insight.</span></b></i></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300088286288895589.post-30027943462264344832017-08-18T09:35:00.005-07:002017-08-18T09:35:45.500-07:00Making my exit: The final "Better Bites" of SD with some heavy hitting Chef's and amazing plates.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In the coming weeks, I am counting down my remaining time left in this great city. I depart for good September 2nd to relocate to St Louis for a new job I have taken. The local SD food, of course, is one major thing I hate to part with. 5 years of eating great food in San Diego and 2 years blogging about it with all of you. Bittersweet does not even </span>describe<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> the torn feelings I have. In the time I have left I am looking to go out with a bang and hit some of the top tier places in town that the local people, the media, and my own preferences guide me to. So far it's been pretty amazing. Take a look below to see why that is. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><u>Notes:</u></b> Been looking to hit up Trust for a long time! Finally made it in. I was eager to try the whole fish entree as I had heard it was one of the best in town. Having now tried it myself I must say, yes, it's up there in the best in town. Simple and straightforward, nothing too complex. A perfectly grilled fish accentuated with the right herbs, garnish, and citrus. I love being able to eat a meal like this where you savor every bite and yet you know its darn good for you at the same time. One reason I love fish entrees, almost always delicious and nutritious. Michael was my server and bar staff for the night and he was amazing. He knows the menu inside and out and can pair a good wine with any entree you're looking at. Another place with an amazing outdoor seating area with couches to enjoy their daily happy hour. Inside also has a truly impressive decor. Great place for group drinks or a date night!</span></div>
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I am going to take you all on a quick but worthwhile rapid-fire rundown of three amazing places in town I have recently made debut visits to. The following venues offer some serious (and healthy) seafood fare of which I would highly recommend to anyone with a gastronomic fish-fix they need to satisfy. So let us begin!</div>
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<b>Notes:</b> This was the entree that kicked off my continued craving for more whole fish dishes. I came for a good plate of fish and left with an experience beyond the plate. This is how I like to experience a meal out, with notes of decor, vibe, flavor, aroma, service, and others. I got that in spades here. The bar staff, servers and even the GM on staff Kim were all amazing. My meal was amazing and even my cocktail (non-drinker here) was amazing. The place is pricy but then again seafood, in general, is pricey. But at Ironside, you get what you pay for down to the penny. Now to come back in for this epic happy hour I hear so much about!</div>
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<b>Notes: </b>This is THE fish to get if you like whole fish entrees with a unique sweet and sour hit to them. The combo of sauces and the flash friend technique used to prepare this dish locks in the flavor and keeps the fish meat super tender and flavorful. Never had Thai style fish before this and now I know just what I have been missing! The looks I got from the other diners when this puppy came out were priceless! I will note as well that the summer roll I got along with the peanut sauce and sweet and sour plum sauce were some of the best I have ever had period. A must get appetizer!</div>
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One cuisine I had neglected since my moving to San Diego back in March 2014 has been that of the French domain. Not that I did not want to look for it, try and review it, but rather because I did not really know of or hear about many places I had to go check out. As one who cannot do dairy and avoids flour as much as possible, it never appealed as a primary cuisine to look into. My myopic view of what French dining can be quickly shattered as you will see below.</div>
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As fate would have it I got wind of PMF (Pardon My French) from a French-Canadian member of the US consulate at the 4th of July USA vs Canada Rugby match of all places. A name was dropped, business cards swapped and the rest is what brought me to the doors of PMF for this debut visit of not only the venue but also French dining of any kind during my tenure in San Diego so far. Let me show you how spectacular this experience was for me and how it can (and should be) one for you as well.</div>
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Eric Fillion, co-owner with wife Lindsey have been in business for 16 months now but you would think far longer given how smoothly this place hums along and how rich the vibe is between patrons and staff. It's like they been here for decades with regulars that go way back when. Eric has done a magnificent job of creating a culture all its own at PMF. Its seen and felt, heard and tasted in the food, the decor, the ambiance and the flavors/presentation of the food. It feels part fine dining, slightly high end, but has no vibe of ostentation or pretentiousness. The food, decor, and service, provide that authenticly by itself.<br />
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Eric seems to know every single person who walks in the door as he greets them, speaks to them and hugs them all on departure. They approach him to converse in native tongues as close friends and family at one another's home would do. An owner who regularly has this kind of face time and interaction with his customers is something I have not seen very often but can appreciate as one who seeks more than just a good plate of food when I dine out. I want an experience, a unique one of a kind experience along with some great food. That is just what I got here and then some.<br />
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Even my server "Goose" was an extension of what Eric and the venue strive for with their welcoming family feel of belonging, being cared for, treated as an equal even if the cuisine/menu is new and foreign (as it was to me). His knowledge of the menu and wine list down to the details was stellar. We spoke a bit directly about his role at PMF and he made it clear he feels a part of a team, a family, filling a purpose to please and exceed the customers experience every single time and not just through food but through service and experiences. </div>
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These types of values are what I shoot to capture in my blog posts. I can post images and pictures of great food all day long but that's what Instagram is for (and I do use the hell out of it as well so go add me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/navyfitcvn/" target="_blank">@NavyFitCVN</a>) but to capture the rest of what a dining experience is, takes more than just great tasting and delicious looking foods. A story, purpose, and a mission that takes places well beyond the plate is what makes things fun, fascinating and insightful for me as a food blogger and hopefully for you as a reader as well.</div>
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Bottom line, Eric, his wife, his team and Chef Dariusz in the kitchen, are doing amazing things, whipping up amazing food and drinks that allow you to escape the daily hustle and bustle so "Pardon my French" but, slow the f%ck down and savor a meal, relish in an experience, bond with your fellow diners. Todays fast paced world of dine & dash has become all too common. Places like this need be known by all so that the essence of dining out as an experience vice consumption alone can be revived. And in the process, you may even learn some French along the way! Bring a date, bring the office, bring the kids, bring the darn dog! <i>"This is your dining room away from home and everyone is always welcome here"</i> as Eric so simply put it.<br />
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My only regret is not trying more foods, some of the more traditional items like French onion soup (my personal favorite), roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, tart flambee, fois gras, the charcuterie, and fromages board to name just a few. Dessert options all by itself deserve a visit based on what I saw coming from the kitchen all night! However, to keep within the new theme of "ABetterBite" I bypassed those items (but certainly will return for them) to show that even when eating for health and wellness, you do not have to sacrifice flavor one degree! The pictures below should make clear that I was not missing out on a thing with my selections. Until next time blog readers, <i>bonne nourriture! </i><br />
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One last note I felt I had to make here in that I hate to see food waste of any kind is the system put in place at PMF. The system allows for almost 95% of their food product to be utilized in production, donation or consumption in some way. They even make dog treats for fido on select days of the week to assure almost nothing is wasted. How cool is that!? </div>
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For someone who lives in Point Loma just a couple miles away from the Bali Hai restaurant on Shelter Island, it's just wrong that it took me 2.5 years as a resident here to finally get in here and check them out! I now see I have in fact been missing out BIG TIME on their dinner menu, views, stiff drinks and incredible service for far too long. Not the case anymore. I had known all about their famous Sunday brunch but even that never got me in the doors due to my Sunday morning schedule most weekends. But now I feel that may have to change having now gotten a true taste of what the Bali Hai is all about.<br />
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I arrived to find the place fairly busy but nothing crazy. Some JROTC event was happening downstairs and outside on the waterfront patio area. I dined in the primary upstairs dining room space which hit me with 3 things very clear right away. 1) The amazing and spectacular almost 180-degree window view of the bay and downtown but also 2) the seating with ample space between all the tables. This made for a very open and non-cramped feel which I really enjoyed. You could probably fit more tables in the dining area but that would certainly dampen the open and free flow of traffic the room has. 3) A clearly distinguishable feel of the Pacific islands and Asian fusion. I cant really describe it as its something that hits all the senses collectively. You really need to be there and see it for yourself. It's like Dorthy from the Wizard of Oz said, <i>"Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore."</i><br />
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<i> The Hawaiian Tuna Poke - flavorful, fresh and simple. Prime dinner starter choice!</i></div>
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<i>Steamed, stuffed whole market fish. The BEST I have ever had period. Melt in your mouth tender fish and superb flavor. The new standard to which I measure whole fish plates from now on. I love being able to eat well and truly savor every bite of a meal knowing its doing the mind and body good!</i><br />
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<i><br /></i> <i>Thai brussel sprouts with Chinese Sausage - has to be in the top 5 I have had in San Diego so far. Not swimming in too much balsamic, soy or oil/dressing. Just enough to allow the sprouts to explode with flavor. Char level was perfect as well.</i><br />
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Chef Dion is working some genuine culinary magic in that kitchen let me say that much! Nothing I had was less than impressive. From the service I received, the wholesome and delicious meal I had and the stunning views I took in, Bali Hai makes for an experience as much as a dining destination. A healthy one at that! I cannot imagine too many other places in town offer the kind of unique experience one can have here. I can say right now, I will be making several return visits from now on, starting with a visit to the famous Sunday brunch everyone raves about! See you all there I hope!</div>
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I am going to be taking a little return trip to the original concept of this blog which for the most part has actually been intact all along with now 84 blog posts in the 15-month existence of my blog.<br />
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The concept I had in mind is for <i>"A better bite"</i> to stand for <i>"better for you"</i> as well as what taste and looks good. The vast majority of the blog posts and featured venues I have done so far have been on par with this concept with the exception of two donut shops (<a href="http://abetterbitesd.blogspot.com/2016/08/donut-daze.html" target="_blank">Nomad </a>& <a href="http://abetterbitesd.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-who-what-where-when-marys-donuts.html" target="_blank">Marys Donuts</a>) and a top 5 favorites list for San Diego <a href="http://abetterbitesd.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-carrot-cake-show-down.html" target="_blank">carrot cake</a>.<br />
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From this point on I will be looking to capture the full concept of <i>"a better bite"</i> in seeking out and sampling, reviewing, photographing and sharing the many new and unique places in and around San Diego that are of a more healthy, natural, wholesome, better for you theme. In so doing I am also going to narrow down the coverage of which I take in and at one venue. My intent is to blog about the food first and foremost. So the pictures and reviews I do will be center around primarily just that. I'll still make comment to service, cost, value, unique features etc......but not as deeply as I have been doing lately. You're here to read and learn about unique San Diego food and food venues so thats what I''ll give you!<br />
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To kick off this "return to origins" concept, let's dive right into three recent places I dined in at. One for the first time and the other I have been to many times but never got around to blogging about it, till now that is. Here we go....<br />
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<u><a href="http://thegourmetbagger.com/" target="_blank">The Gourmet Bagger</a>- Visited 4pm Monday June 3rd.</u><br />
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<i>In the Loma Square shops off Midway Dr.</i><br />
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I call myself <i>"the sultan of sandwich"</i> for a number of reasons but mainly because I am an expert of the club sandwich. It's (IMO) the best of the best when it comes to deli sandwiches. As Jason Statham would say....<a href="https://youtu.be/AU30wFziYvU?t=35s" target="_blank">"cant beat a classic."</a> Here we have 2 Killer Clubs. Whole grain wheat on the left for my dining partner and sourdough for me on the right. We both got mustard over mayo as well. Ham, turkey, bacon, avocado, and LTO round out this staple sando. Being just a miles walk from my front door in Point Loma, it's no wonder this place has a line inside from open to close weekdays. Tip for you; do as I do, call in your order ahead and just pick up and pay. By its nature a deli can be healthy and wholesome or down right sinfully "naught." shall we say. What you get and how you get it made makes all the difference as seen right here.<br />
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<u><a href="http://www.elvasbowlsandwraps.com/" target="_blank">Elvas Bowls & Wraps-</a></u> Visited 7pm Friday June 7th.<br />
5664 Mission Center Road #402 San Diego, CA 92108<br />
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Shown here is 2 large sized BYOB<i> (build your own bowls) </i>for $8 each. They offer 10% military discount as well so keep that in mind SD armed forces folks! Pick a protein, grain, vegetable, and sauce. Comes in small and large sizes. For the BIG appetite like me, I go with 2 large and love it! Simple, fresh, wholesome customizable food that's fast and affordable. I only wish I knew of this place sooner! I got the chicken, mixed veg, brown rice (right) and Jasmine rice (left) with ginger garlic sauce. Both very good and filling!<br />
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<u><a href="http://www.truefoodkitchen.com/sandiego" target="_blank">True Food Kitchen-</a> Visited 7pm Saturday June 8th.</u><br />
7007 Frias Rd Suite 394 San Diego, CA, 92108<br />
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Shown here is the ancient grains bowl. $15 without protein added. I went with double chicken to hit my meal macro needs of protein so that tacked on $8. The kombucha (one of my favorite drinks lately) comes with the house pomegranate juice. ($7) and is a wise beverage choice to pair with any meal. This was my 5th or 6th visit in my nearly 5-year residency in SD. It would be far more often but with price tags at $30 for a drink and entree, it's a little steep in my opinion. Very much worth it as you get some of the best quality food you will ever find when dining out. Organic, natural, unprocessed, well prepared, scratch made meals that taste far better than "health food" ever should. I crave the meals I get here lets put it that way.<br />
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So there you have it. Summary of where I am going (back to) with th blog and a 2 for 1 edition of A Better Bite SD. Just in time for summer so you can find out where to eat out and eat well, stay fit and enjoy delicious meals all summer long in this great city of San Diego!<br />
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You stay healthy San Diego! Eat well, live well, be well!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">BYOB Deal for $13 unlimited toppings! How do you stack your burger?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Grilled chicken, ham, bacon, avocado, LTO, pickle, and mustard on a white bread bun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Double grilled chicken, ham, bacon, LTO, pickle, and hot sauce on a wheat bun.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Great daily happy hour drinks and food</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Official burger challenge and wall of fame</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">12 perimeter TV's and 10 bar TV's all 55" and in HD, never miss the game!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As for these 2 visits on back to back weeks, I can say for certain that on Wednesday's there is no other place I will be found for burgers let alone dinner, than right here at CB&CB. This coming from the guy who is a self-proclaimed burger JEDI! Anyone who follows this blog or who knows me at all is aware of my love affair with BYOB joints, most of all Slaters 50/50 in Liberty Station with my 45+ check-ins and counting. It helps I live 15 minutes walk from their place vice a drive downtown for CB&CB but its worth it as I can rock out a workout over on 4th and Horton Plaza 24 Hour Fitness and scoot on over for dinner right after to devour some burger greatness as shown above. I can't reflect on anything outside of this Wednesday BYOB special but as far as that goes, it may be the best burger deal in town for the quality, value, and consistency I have found so far. Service is fast, food is on point and the price is fantastic. Any other burger fans in San Diego want to make this a routine thing......you know right where to find me on Wednesdays! And maybe, just maybe, if you wager a bet, I might even take you on for the burger challenge they have! Takers.......??</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300088286288895589.post-962120885998278262017-06-22T12:30:00.001-07:002017-06-22T12:30:08.977-07:00Finding foods origins...where else but Circa!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Local Yellowfin Poke (kumquat vinaigrette is what makes this dish rock)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Tomato Soup (robust flavor and full bodied!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">House cut russet potato french fries w/ molasses ketchup and stone ground ale mustard</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Niman Ranch Flat Iron Steak and Mashed Potatoes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Early Grey Creme' Brulee (idea spurned from a dessert wine)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Open since 2014 by Mike Almos and his wife Terri</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Monday all night happy hour</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Reservations high recommended</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Open 5pm<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px;"> daily</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">$10 off all wine bottles on Wednesdays</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Monthly special events posted on website and social media pages</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Everything they serve is made from 100% scratch in house</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Almost every dish on the menu has a story for how it came to be what it is. Just ask!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mike's ingenuity as a chef is clear in his belief and concept of first finding a food ingredient he can craft into a unique dish vice a fixed dish that then ingredients<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px;"> to be found to make it work.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mike is able to make any menu item custom for any customer. Gluten free, dairy free, wheat free, paleo, you name it, he can make it work for you.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is an IDEAL place for a date night!</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">"What we really do here is to allow people to serve other people. In between this process, there is food and drink being exchanged yes, be we never ever forget the first part of our purpose." -Mike Almos</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">"There is no magic sauce, preparation method, secret recipe, or technique to making a good food taste good. Real food, fresh, wholesome, organic food already taste good. A chef's job is only to amplify, bolster and pair these great tasting <u>real food</u> ingredients to make them work together to taste even better or to bring about flavors and textures that allow the foods authenticity to be experienced by the consumer." -Mike Almos</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">These 3 lines (of many) Mike dropped on me during my near 2-hour amazing stay and debut visit to Circa. Heavy stuff yes! I was schooled in local sourcing, organic foods, natural cooking methods, the importance of using only the best ingredients in every dish, using what's in season......on top of getting to try some amazing food! A welcome education and insight to how great food is being made by a local restaurant and culinary mastermind. It's for this reason I ever started a blog (Circa March 2016) lol see what I did there.....</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px;">This place has the feel of a true family unit to it. Unlike I have seen almost anywhere else in town to be honest. Its a small joint, like 40 people max inside and maybe 6-8 outside. But because of this, it has a feel of a big family living room (with a bar). Intimate, casual, calm, welcoming. Its smaller size fits its intent and purpose to relate and integrate with the customers. Mike has no problems with this relating thing! Besides allowing me to feel like an old friend within minutes of sitting down, he must have spoken to every single person at the bar, gave hugs and handshakes to all the table seated guest and seemed to know everyone's first name. Not only that but Jason, my server and the primary floor server also knew everyone just the same! Talk about a family feel! If the term hidden gem ever had to be appropriately used to describe a venue I have been to then this is it. Truely tucked back on a corner block off he beaten path of Texas St and El Cajon Blvd in the very corner of University Heights, its easy to miss this place. Even I as a food blogger and 4 year resident of this city had only casually ever heard of Circa let alone know where it was. That's changed now! Amazing food that allows one to see what real food was meant to taste like, portions that are just right to hit the spot, prices worth every penny, and a staff that functions like a family. Yep.....A Better Bite is what you can expect here in the truest sense of the term.</span></span></div>
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<b>The Grass Skirt </b>(SDCM Restaurant Group)<br />
910 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA<br />
6pm, Thursday, June 15th<br />
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<li>Professor Feather (cocktail) (tropical fruit fans gonna love this!)</li>
<li>Prime Hanger Steak lettuce Wraps (grill your own steak on mini hibachi grill!)</li>
<li>Kimchi Fried Rice (nothing like you had before)</li>
<li>Fuji Albacore Tataki</li>
<li>Skuna Bay Salmon Cone</li>
<li>Tuna Cone</li>
<li>Korean Short Rib Bao Bun</li>
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<li>Open Monday-Sunday 5pm-2am</li>
<li>First opened their doors in November 2016</li>
<li>Huge selection of unique and exotic cocktails and shareable punchbowls</li>
<li>Entrees are larger portions great for sharing</li>
<li>Most all other menu items are small plate and pupu samplers</li>
<li>Functions as its sister venue <a href="http://www.goodtimepoke.com/" target="_blank">"Good Time Poke"</a> during the day.</li>
<li>3 drinks on the menu, when ordered, trigger a number of special effects like sounds of thunder and lightning and flames shown<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> swirling on a screen behind the bar.</span></li>
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Having never been here before, this was a truly novel experience for both the taste buds and the eyes and ears. A true tiki style venue all decked out in traditional decor to really make one feel like they are in a fun, lighthearted, escapist tiki culture. The staff are kind, helpful and informative about all the drinks and menu items. Ben, the GM of Grass Skirt is a cool dude and seems to know every single person in the place I swear! Shaking hands and speaking with everyone. Chef Erin prepared all the amazing foods I tried and he is one smart dude! The little things he is doing to make dishes familiar yet different are very clear. He was able to walk me right through each dish as it came out as to what it was, why it was that way and what made it unique. I must agree, the bites I had were just that. This is the kind of place you come to with friends to for unique eats and great drinks/cocktails while rocking out your wildest tiki/Islander shirt. You forget your worries at the door and enjoy the momment......and this saying they have listed inside says why....</div>
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<b><i>Pueblo</i></b>, Modern-Baja-Costal<br />
877 Hornbled St. Pacific Beach, San Diego, 6pm, Tuesday June 13th.<br />
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<li>Tuna Tartar</li>
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<li>Grilled Octopus Crudo w/ blue corn chip base and black bean puree (crudo has never looked or tasted this good!)</li>
<li>Mussels w/ Mesquite smoked chorizo (the broth these are cooked in is amazing!)</li>
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<li>Opened in Sept 2016</li>
<li>Menu is reflective of true Baja style modern seafood and Mexican cuisine</li>
<li>Chef Eduardo is now at the helm of the kitchen and his take on making distinct food is obvious</li>
<li>Daily happy hour and daily specials</li>
<li>Full bar area</li>
<li>Some of the most unknown but amazing tacos in town! Tuesday only lobster tacos not to be missed</li>
<li>Sunday Roast, Roasted Mesquite rotisserie pig AYCE tacos starting at 10am</li>
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If any one thing stands out for me at Pueblo it's the hospitality you get as a guest here. The food is amazing yes, no doubts. But this was my 2nd visit since they opened. My last having been in late November last year for drinks and some apps with friends. This visit was solo and I was all about checking out the unique tacos and seafood they have on their menu. The owner Mark, new head Chef Eduardo and my server Marina were all amazing. Super kind, very tentative, eager to please. Marina knew the menu quite well and helped me navigate the ingredients used in the dishes I tried. Mark introduced himself as well and made sure I was taken care of which I was. Chef Eduardo and I spoke at length about what he is doing, how the menu has adapted, what he plans on coming out with and what makes the venue different. This guy is a blazing a unique trail all his own and even looks to network with other local chefs of both Baja and Mexican cuisines to help offer and obtain concepts that are soon to please the pallets of San Diegans everywhere. The venue alone is situated in a neat corner spot of PB just between Garnet and Grand. Super chill but modern, casual but classy, just the right feel for family dinner, business drinks or even a date night.<br />
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<b>Crest Cafe</b>, 425 Robinson Ave, Hillcrest, San Diego, CA. 3pm, Monday June 12th.<br />
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<li>Chicken Tortilla Soup (add Tapatio for a nice kick)</li>
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<li>Been open for 34 years now</li>
<li>Everything on the menu is made from scratch in house</li>
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This has been one of my go to places for about 2 years now when I have a fix for soups, Cobb salads, and club sandwiches. I had not ever thought to try their desserts before and when it dawned on my they had my all time favorite.....carrot cake! I had to know how it stacked up! Too bad I had not known of this before in <a href="http://abetterbitesd.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-carrot-cake-show-down.html" target="_blank">this blog post!</a> The meals I get here no matter the day or time, have always been consistently delicious! I can be 100% sure my meal is correct, fresh, scratch made, home cooked, and rib- sticking good each and every time. Chef Ruben even tells me that's the one thing he urges his cooks every day....<i>"be consistent with every plate all the time! People expect that from us and we deliver on it!"</i> Cecelia Moreno is the owner of Crest. Ruben the head chef, his daughter Sophia was my server and she was spectacular! Kind, helpful and very positive attitude. In the end, Crest Cafe is the place you go when you want hearty, home cooked comfort foods but none of the work to go with it. So head on in, pull up a seat, <b><i>A Better Bite</i></b> awaits you!<br />
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<li>1/2# Hot Links</li>
<li>1/2# Smoked Turkey (most flavorful and moist turkey I have ever had)</li>
<li>Spicy Slaw</li>
<li>Peruvian White Beans (get these!)</li>
<li>Beef Rib (not pictured as these not offered at lunch time, dinner only)</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Anything I say here has been said many times before. Almost any SD resident with any kind of BBQ gene in them knows about GOBYA by now (took me their full existence to do so) but even I read, heard and saw the hype. I had actually come in on the Saturday night prior to this Wednesday afternoon pit stop to make my debut visit. Sadly I did not plan well the first night and had a movie RSVP to get to at 730pm so after waiting in line I got my food and dashed to my car and had to eat on the go and never got a single picture! Thus the return visit on a Wednesday afternoon to try and replicate the meal I had and get pictures The only image missing is a shot of the killer smoked beef rib I had the first time which rocked my world! Beef ribs are my favorite BBQ meat hands down so this was my barometer food to test GOBYA on and it passed flying colors. Without having a side by side of each BBQ place I have been to in SD comparing meat cut to meat cut, I cannot say which is best at this time. What I can say for sure is that as far as central TX style BBQ goes, this is at the top of my list for BBQ meats anywhere. I now know first hand that the hype is everything it sounds like. This place is not just a great meal. Its an experience the way Texas BBQ was meant to be experienced. </span></div>
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<i>Check out "All Forked Up" Podcast episode #4 to listen to Andy and Brad Cooper talk BBQ like you never knew!</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><u>Harvest by the Patio</u></b>, Corner of J and 10th, Gaslamp District, San Diego, CA</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Been Open since Nov 2016, </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Been voted "best of" in multiple San Diego dining publications lists in 5 different categories.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Currently tied for "Best Healthy" in <a href="http://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-Diego-Magazine/June-2017/San-Diegos-Best-Restaurants-2017/" style="font-size: 14.85px;" target="_blank">Sang Diego Best Resto edition (June 2017)</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A true farm-to-table themed venue where the chef and managers know where their food comes from.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One tap kombucha offered from the one and only <a href="http://www.bootstrapkombucha.com/" target="_blank">Bootstrap Distiller</a>y in San Diego (a personal favorite)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The same exact items offered on the menu are made fresh daily and available for take-out from the downstairs lobby area. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Happy hour M-F 4-7pm and Sat-Sun 2-6pm. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The GM, Travis is the lead man behind the drinks and cocktails. Please say hello to him on your visit! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Chef Amiko Gubbins (I have not met her) has a culinary resume that's well.....impressive!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ALL items they offer are sourced from local providers only. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.85px;">This is a fantastic place to not only eat truly nutritious and healthy meals that are refreshing and filling but also a place to relax, chill, refuel and recharge the mind, body and sprit. Many may only think the lower level grab n' go space is what they have which all alone is pretty amazing! But there is so much more up top!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.85px;">The chill vibe, laid-back feel, open space, natural lighting, all add to an ambiance of calmness and restoration. The menu alone is full of items that nourish the body but so does the venue and the people. Natalie my server was amazing and super informative about the menu items. Travis is a passionate man and ambassador to his cause. His attention and care to what he is doing with Harvest by the Patio is cleary seen and easily felt. His pride in the menu and venue as well as the means by which they are serving local San Diegans, simple, delicious, nutritous meals as a dine in or grab n' go option is very apparent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.85px;">I am happy to see a place like this giving the concept of fast, grab n' go, take-out meals a new face. Downtowners have a real gem in their backyard that all of San Diego must make a stop at at least once (you'll be back) to please the palette, the mind and the body. Bring a group as this is the kind of place you can hang out at, have a work lunch....whatever you do.....you want to stay once your here, and you should!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As my 4th major BBQ spot in SD to make my debut at now, this one ranks as one of my favorites. Mostly because it offers my favorite kind of Q.......West TX style! Spicy/sweet/smoky dry rub BBQ meat slow cooked for hours. This is where the real magic happens IMO. You let the meat's natural flavor, texture and aroma do the work and then "nudge" it just a bit further with either white oak, hickory or mesquite wood. Dry rub seasoning is left to the pitmaster and I have rarely ever found a dry rub I do not like to be quite honest. Others may have their opinions on how they like their Q but this is mine and that's that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rick does a fantastic job with his BBQ meat items as well as showcasing his obvious culinary talents with the Soul Food special I had. Taking such a combination of items and making them into something familiar and traditional yet 100% new on the taste buds. I have just 2 more big players in town to hit to have completed the best of the best for TX style BBQ. At that time I can try if I dare....to rank who is the top dog. The venue seems to attract from across every demographic one can think of. I think truly good BBQ has that unique ability, to pull in every walk of life possible. Something about the aroma and concept of man's evolution of consuming deliciously smoked and tender meats!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hard Rock Cafe San Diego, 4th Ave, Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego. June 2nd</span></div>
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<li><u>Arugula Chicken Salad </u>with spiced pecans, mandarin orange sections and dried cranberries (I held on the crumbled feta)<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.85px;"> $10</span></li>
<li><u>Classic Club Sandwich</u> Chicken with BLT, added avocado all on toasted dry sourdough w/ side garden salad $12</li>
<li><u>Shrimp Fajitas</u> with grilled onions and peppers plus added grilled mushrooms $19</li>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thye currently have a kick ass "World Burger Tour" special going with 6 featured burgers this month. Burger fans rejoice! </span></li>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The also have an outstanding menu of drinks, cocktails, and decadent desserts many may not know of but should!</span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">No visit is complete without a visit to the memorabilia store! </span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">My 6th store visit in 5 states/cities (NYC, Chicago, KC, Seattle, St. Louis)</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As my 6th Hard Rock Cafe visit in the US, it only took me 4 years as a local resident to finally get my rear into the SD location and see for myself how this place matched up. After an amazing Yelp Elite event just weeks prior to this visit, I was sold that I had to come in solo and dine it to see how the place stacked up to the others I had been to. The venue alone is breathtaking and as with all other locations, decked out to the max in all kinds of swag from musical celebs, famous folks, and stars. Every wall is covered with unique pieces of past and present performers. The food is always on point and consistent. The club sandwich has been a go-to item for me at all 6 stores I have been to and its never disappointed me. The shrimp fajitas (my favorite fajita type) was a new shot here and I approve! The salad happens to be something I was just jonesing for and so I got it, liked it, would get it again! Had I been here with a group you can be sure a round (or two) of drinks would have been part of this visit as they have no shortage of options in that domain! Come on down and make your stop! Don't wait 4 years to do so like me......you're only missing out!</span></div>
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Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant, Old Town, San Diego, </div>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Every dish is prepared when ordered, with house-made sauces, fresh vegetables and the finest meat and seafood </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Executive Chef Jose Pulido has been at the kitchen helm for 9 years and counting.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Brothers Ryan and Brandon run the ship as operations director and GM respectively. </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">They have a seasonal menu that changes throughout the year with new dishes and specials featuring local ingredients at their peak ripeness.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">The Orchard Garden Terrace (heated) is where I have dined several times now during the day and it makes for some of the best outdoor dinings you will find for a weekend brunch, lunch or early dinner. </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Hitting its high point as a true San Diego hot spot in the 1870's, the hotel soon fell into despair by 1888 and went nearly abandon.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">In 2010 the building was put through a multi-million dollar renovation to restore the building to its current state of amazement. The upper floor is used as a hotel and the lower level, indoor, formal 1870's themed restaurant is called the Grand Sala.</li>
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<i>"We stay with tradition and keep very consistent with our menu items and preparation methods. We make sure to watch the details of every meal we plate. We use the best possible ingredients and source as much as we can from local sources. Our seafood is always fresh and all of our sauces, seasonings and salsa's are made in house daily. We enjoy taking a blend of Mexican staples, American grill fare and seafood and adding slight twists on them. This way our customers see many of their popular favorite dishes but get a different experience than they have had before."</i></div>
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Pop Pie Co. 4404 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA, 92116</div>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">They offer 6, 5" savory pies and 8, 3" sweet pies as well as 2, 5" breakfast pop pies.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">They have several amazing sides, great local coffee and crazy good matcha lemonade and matchata tea</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">All pies are baked on a tight daily schedule to assure freshness of every pie put out.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Prior to this debut visit I had not had a homemade pop pie in ~5 years since getting my mom's homemade pies I was raised on as a child through early college years. This was much overdue!</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Every savory pie has 9oz of filling chalk full of delicious tender meats and fillings!</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Chicken pop pie is the best selling savory pie while the sweet pie favorite ranges pending the day......their all so good a true #1 has not yet been determined I guess!</li>
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Tortilla Soup<br />
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Street tacos: lamb brain*, blood sausage*, cricket*, zucchini flour, huitlachoca*<br />
Quail* and fire roasted salsa<br />
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Been in business for 10 years now at this location, 30 for TJ and 3 for LA</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">The venue has been featured on 5 different TV food shows and awarded "best of" 11x by local and even national food publications//reviews/authors.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">All items sourced from the same vendor for all 3 stores to keep consistency.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Paco is an industrial engineer by training and education.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">As a child through his adult life, Paco helped his mother in the first TJ store with all cooking.</li>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Prior to his LA store opening, they routinely had 100's of customers drive from LA on weekends and be at the door at 7am to pick up lamb barbacoa meat by the pound to take home for the week. Now thats demand!</li>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Been in business for 6 months now. Alex, his girlfriend Flora and business partner Zach, own and run the food truck.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">All items are handmade, use no preservatives or additives of any kind.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">All items made from scratch, nothing is ever frozen or fried. All ingredients are 100% locally sourced.</li>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">The menu is a blend of local SD favorites coupled with flavors of Baja and Asian cuisines.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Providing one of the only true 100% vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menus from a food truck in all SD.</li>
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<li><span style="color: #5c5c5c; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;">They now have 26 trucks in operation over 14 US markets</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #5c5c5c; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;">They use only one particular style bread roll from Maine "New England style" to assure the right crunch and softness to match the Lobster meat.</span></span></li>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Been in business for 33 years from the original store location. This location in Lakeside been up and running since October 2016.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Pablo and Emily are the head bakers. Pablo works at both store locations and has done so for over a decade. He is a true master of his craft!</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">They deliver 1500-2000 donuts PER DAY to Barona Casino! </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">The original owner, Mary is now 86 years old and still comes into the shops 5-6 days a week to check on the donut quality and perfection! </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Mary bought the former Zona's donut shop in 1984 which then became her first shop in Santee. The rest is history.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">They also serve sandwiches and salads using fresh cut meats, house made croissants and local produce.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">They serve Farmer Bros. coffee to wash down the donut goodness!</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">They are a 24/7 donut shop so everything is always fresh/warm if you ask for it. </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">They have a small seating area for the kiddos to watch the bakers work their magic and roll out the dough, cut donuts, shape donuts, glaze/ice donuts and bake the donuts! </li>
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<u><b>THE WHO, WHAT, WHERE & WHEN:</b></u></div>
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Biersal Food Truck, Friday, April 28th, White Labs Tasting Room, Kearny Mesa.</div>
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<u><b>THE BETTER BITES SAMPLED:</b></u></div>
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Broziet Plate (the pate` is shockingly good!)</div>
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Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich (1 of 2 best sellers)</div>
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Potato Salad</div>
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Giant Baked Pretzel (1 of 2 best sellers)</div>
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IPA Spiced Carrot Cake (super moist and uses a real cream cheese frosting)</div>
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<u><b>THE $$ SHOTS:</b></u></div>
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<u><b>NOTEWORTHY & INTERESTING FACTS</b></u></div>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Been in business for 2 months now. Matt and his wife own and run the food truck.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">The Biersal name stems from a popular mythical German gnome who lives in people's beer cellars and keeps them organized, clean well kept, in exchange for getting free beer. </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Matt and his wife traveled all through Germany, Belgium, England, France and Ireland in summer 2016 to learn/experience the local cuisine and norms. This is seen clearly in the menu items they offer.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Matt has 22 years in the restaurant business. His last position was as an event chef in La Jolla for a private school.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">They use local foods whenever possible</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">They find unique ways to match and pair their menu with beer types of the brewery they partner with at their truck locations.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Biersal food truck is always looking for larger brewery events in San Diego to partner wish to offer the best possible food to go with local craft beers. Based on my experience they have exactly what pairs well with a solid pint of suds.</li>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>Paraphrased: "We are keen on knowing what pairs very well with particular craft beer. I brew my own beer as well so I am well aware of what foods lend themselves well to complementing the beer someone may drink and vice versa." </i></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.biersalfoodtruck.com/" style="color: #bf4f00; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Website</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/biersalfoodtruck/" style="color: #bf4f00; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Facebook</a></div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/Biersal_fdtruck" style="color: #bf4f00; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Twitter</a></div>
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