http://www.chow.com/boards/65 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:38:06 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849347#7341647 Hatsu, Teba & Horamon @ Yakyudori Shio Ramen @ Yakyudori Shio Ramen @ Santouka Carne Asada @ Rudy's Menudo & Carnitas @ Las Brisas Tacqueria Cherry mini-lattice pie @ Elizabethan Desserts Matcha cream-pan and Yuzu cream-pan @ SunFlour Bagel Crabcake @ Oceanaire Dinner @ Okan As much Pho as I can eat @ Pho Cow Cali and Pho Saigon Com Tam & Bun Bo Hue @ Pho Cow Cali Several lunches @ Luong Hai Ky (Mira Mesa only) Olive oil pizza @ Bruno's (yeah, "checkerboard Italian", but will still miss it) A dry-processed single-origin Ethiopian as a Ristretto and a Macchiato @ Zumbar Coffee Cheeseburger @ Burger Lounge Omakase @ ıɥsns oʇıɐʞ Double Double @ In-N-Out Pozole w/home made Tortillas @ Menuderia Don Vincente Mixto & Pulpo Tacos @ Mariscos German/Alex Smoked Albacore @ Fish House Vera Cruz Choix Cream @ Nijiya Market cgfan Wed, 16 May 2012 01:29:24 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849347#7341647 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848891#7340800 Have you tried the Lotus Cafe? I've been to the Encinitas one several times and for GF and vegan choices they do a decent job. I know they opened up a 2nd location in Hillcrest but haven't been there. littlestevie Tue, 15 May 2012 19:02:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848891#7340800 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848984#7338547 The Wall was absolutely amazing. The visuals and effects were just beyond anything I've seen at a concert. I'm not a huge fan of seeing shows at the Sports Arena. Parking is terrible, bathroom lines are long and the concession options need updating. That said, they have tried to improve the acoustics as best they can. It's better then I remember it being, but I would much rather see a show like this at Cricket Wireless. bundydavis Mon, 14 May 2012 19:50:46 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848984#7338547 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847101#7336937 Interesting timing on the article. I wonder if chowhound helped spark this. stevewag23 Sun, 13 May 2012 23:31:46 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847101#7336937 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/832777#7336848 My wife and I just returned from Los Pueblos and were duly impressed with the delicious food. Beautiful,soothing interior without the ranchero polka music blaring. My wife enjoyed a couple of small quesadillas with poblano chiles,cheese and a super adobada sauce. I elected to go with the chicken taquito plate. Both plates contained their delightful rice and we further seasoned the food with salsas from their salsa bar. We're returning tomorrow. I'm craving camarones a la diabla. Owner related that even in these hard times,the landlord is not being helpful,so an increase in biz would sure be helpful Higher end,unique food at a very reasonable cost. If your after fried items with tootpic wounds in them,this is not your place. 2tall62 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:19:23 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/832777#7336848 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847580#7336839 Actually, there's a Bank of America ATM inside the front door of Albertson's -- right across the street. bizzwriter Sun, 13 May 2012 22:11:28 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847580#7336839 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846618#7335742 I'm wondering if Naked Fame is another one of those wanna-bees. Tripeler Sun, 13 May 2012 01:08:49 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846618#7335742 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/736961#7335667 Ono Sushi in Hillcrest closing this weekend, to become Uptown Tavern in July, from owners of True North, West Coast Tavern etc. sdurban Sun, 13 May 2012 00:17:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/736961#7335667 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845767#7335651 The ONLY choice is Addision. Dagney Sun, 13 May 2012 00:07:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845767#7335651 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841288#7335647 I second this idea, the food and service are good, and they should be able to accommodate a large party. Cohn restaurants are not popular here, but Blue Point could be an option. They have notations on their menu for "gluten free" items, and can handle large parties with ease. Dagney Sun, 13 May 2012 00:04:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841288#7335647 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848748#7335068 This is sarcasm, right? I mean, craft beer, line ups, inept service and surfers; it all sounds like stevewag kryptonite to me... Seriously, I wanted to like this place, but my 2 visits were met with high prices, long waits and a distinct curiosity as to how the PB crowd affords this place. Despite the lack of good beer selection, El Pescador beats the Fish Shop, hands down. CampySD Sat, 12 May 2012 16:18:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848748#7335068 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848652#7334597 Exactly. Hence, the reason I asked the OP for a starting point. Cathy Sat, 12 May 2012 03:47:31 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848652#7334597 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848034#7334557 oooooohhhhh, you went to Burma Superstar???? One of my FAVE places in the Mission District! I LOOOVEEE their tea salad! Is Spices 2 still there? I haven't been for a very long time, but their chicken w/ chili peppers are to die for! LOS is very good. Finally made the trek out there in Dec and ordered off the menu. Got to enjoy the egg noodles in the Northern Thai curry (blanking on the name) and beef jerky. Flavorful and spicy! a big +1 on Raku! daantaat Sat, 12 May 2012 03:23:24 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848034#7334557 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848206#7333833 My husband and I have had quite a few indolent lunches at Il Fornaio, gazing at the view, side by side, with an Italian red in our hands. Is it the best food? No. But it feels like dining out. And once, when we had something substandard, they made a great apology,offered us a replacement gratis, and when we demurred, they then gave us a discount on the meal-- very graciously. I'm with you, Fakey! pickypicky Fri, 11 May 2012 19:40:55 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848206#7333833 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848688#7333595 We always grab the old divers crotch for good luck...you need it when you enter that place! ; ) Beach Chick Fri, 11 May 2012 17:54:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848688#7333595 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848121#7331857 about seven minutes worth on each trip. the lights on shore and the water rushing past. . . pickypicky Thu, 10 May 2012 18:37:21 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848121#7331857 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848468#7331384 I think it was a couple of years ago. For vegetarian and vegan food it is absolutely amazing. The grounds are beautiful as is all the outdoor artwork. A friend of mine used to manage one of their farms SOB. DiningDiva Thu, 10 May 2012 15:12:26 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848468#7331384 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848273#7330972 Just thinking around that area, snooze, cafe on park, tractor room Rodzilla Thu, 10 May 2012 07:35:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848273#7330972 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846677#7330877 Just came from Isola; very good. I had a quattro stagioni pizza that was charred just right, as were others I saw. The toppings were decent: crispy prosciutto, good mushrooms, olives and artichokes and the sauce and cheese were tasty. Guy next to me had one with sausage, mushrooms and pignoli; looked awesome. It's a little pricey: a glass of great Vino Nobile and the pizza, plus tip, was nearly $30...but I'll be back. Great ambiance, friendly service, and good food. invinoveritas Thu, 10 May 2012 05:20:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846677#7330877 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847575#7329638 Well, maybe he was telling the truth in a weird way. Moms never pay 'here' but, their sibs will pay for them.... later. cstr Wed, 09 May 2012 18:37:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847575#7329638 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843207#7326257 Sorry, I missed one. We also ate at Bale French Bakery. y6y6y6 Tue, 08 May 2012 08:00:36 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843207#7326257 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845198#7325562 All of the places you mention have parking issues (on top of everything else.) I would definitely avoid Marrakesh and The Spot. Whiskanladle is a good thought. Wherever you decide to go, I'd make a reservation and alert them to your situation. If the place is less than welcoming, I try another place. By giving them the head's up, you're doing the proper thing as a diner. How they respond will show you how much they'll appreciate your business. pickypicky Mon, 07 May 2012 22:46:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845198#7325562 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846500#7325552 Awesome elwang! See about happy hour at Candelas Coronado.. Beach Chick Mon, 07 May 2012 22:41:46 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846500#7325552 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/778360#7325543 panko tempura crusted on a brioche bun with gobbs of lemon aioli...cold Allagash to wash it down with. Beach Chick Mon, 07 May 2012 22:38:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/778360#7325543 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848050#7325532 La V Med room would be a great place for a lovely quiet lunch..plus, they have valet. Beach Chick Mon, 07 May 2012 22:33:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848050#7325532 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848046#7325190 If you're willing to take a short drive south, Leucadia Donuts on the 101 and VG Donut & Bakery in Cardiff are both well regarded. wanker Mon, 07 May 2012 19:50:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848046#7325190 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847908#7324701 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/503307 DougOLis Mon, 07 May 2012 16:26:28 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847908#7324701 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847526#7324329 look interesting? worth a try? saber Mon, 07 May 2012 13:13:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847526#7324329 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847946#7323450 Has anybody tried Papa Luna's Empanadas on Garnet? It looked busy on Friday. saber Sun, 06 May 2012 21:03:13 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847946#7323450 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847427#7323391 thanks for the update. I've never eaten at the Roys in Oahu but travel there frequently. I will definitely eat there on my next visit. Thanks again pegasus505 Sun, 06 May 2012 20:23:11 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847427#7323391 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847716#7322986 :-D...I have an employee whos' family also drives to Yuma to go to Cracker Barrel and he said the same thing. It's not that the food is so good so much as it is you're just trying to satisfy a craving. DiningDiva Sun, 06 May 2012 16:07:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847716#7322986 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/827506#7320511 Haven't been, but like its look and location. I've seen the Gingham menu and was turned off, but of the ones open so far, I'd try Gabby first. But I'll have to go to Early Bird Special or Geezer Happy Hour. pickypicky Fri, 04 May 2012 21:28:41 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/827506#7320511 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847137#7318954 I grew up near Kansas City and have had plenty of BBQ in Memphis and North Carolina as well. With that being said, Texans make great smoked/dry beef BBQ [and secondarily sausage]. When it comes to pork, especially ribs, Memphis-Style is great [with North Carolina being the place for pulled pork]. Kansas City is the alternative to Texas to beef, albeit a wet-style BBQ. However, a perfectly smoked and fresh, juicy brisket in Texas cannot be beat. hawkeyeui93 Fri, 04 May 2012 03:16:39 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847137#7318954 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/807630#7317979 It looks like they bailed on evening service due to lack of local residents, and they now are open for breakfast and lunch only. MrKrispy Thu, 03 May 2012 20:02:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/807630#7317979 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846239#7317971 We had horrible dinner service at the Cosmo, but have grown fond of weekend brunch there. You actually get to eat outside in a large open space, and enjoy a drink or beer, and the menu is well above any other places in the area. The food has been more consistent than El Comal (the last 6 months at least). If locals can bear the thought of having to be seen near those wretched tourist things, and deal with parking, Cosmo is a great choice for lunch. MrKrispy Thu, 03 May 2012 20:00:05 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846239#7317971 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846692#7317773 I agree with Bruno's but it's bit far drive being here in N county. Urbn in vista is just as good now with the new owner coming in and improving on the crust. They're just not visible their location is not so great because it's hidden behind Vista village Dr so it doesn't get traffic like Blue ribbon. zoey67 Thu, 03 May 2012 18:47:04 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846692#7317773 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/815984#7317743 This is even magnified now that Urbn has a new owner and he revised the crust to near perfection. Before it was limpy, now it's really awesome and their 7' special is huge because it's not shaped round but resembles a real size football bigger actually. I was there when they 1st opened back in 08 and now it's like pepe's and sally's in CT. N county is no longer lacking good pizza zoey67 Thu, 03 May 2012 18:40:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/815984#7317743 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847412#7317220 Agree with getting to meet people. Props for Evolve too, their events are just getting better and better karaethon Thu, 03 May 2012 15:34:58 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847412#7317220 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847310#7315481 I was at the Escondido Farmer's Market yesterday and the Garlic Bus kids where there. For those of you who don't know about them, they grow garlic on a farm in Southern Baja and load their crop into an old green school bus and sell it at Farmer's Markets. The sell very nice braids of garlic for $6-10. They are usually only in the area for 1-2 weeks, so they are worth looking for at your local Farmer's Market this week. I was on a very tight schedule yesterday, so I didn't have time to ask what markets they were going to sell at this year. svnirvana Wed, 02 May 2012 19:50:40 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847310#7315481 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847100#7314015 Coronado has a monthly swap for home grown produce.... http://coronadohomeharvest.wordpress.com/ firecooked Wed, 02 May 2012 04:07:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847100#7314015 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/826363#7311423 Mori recently sold his sushi-ya to his sous-chef, Maru-San. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/774398 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/828228 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841311 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/834563 yinyangdi Tue, 01 May 2012 02:14:38 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/826363#7311423 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845593#7311339 La Cocina de Maria closed. maestra Tue, 01 May 2012 01:29:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845593#7311339 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846832#7310826 Top of the Market at the Fish Market is a good call...just don't go to the resto downstairs.. Oyster bar is excellent and the sushi restaurant too. Drinks on the bayfront patio for a shrimp cocktail is nice and make sure you have the Kumamoto oysters.. Beach Chick Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:44:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846832#7310826 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844010#7308184 JRDN has always been one of my favorite places for a long time.Very good, very good ambience, and extensive wine list. Love the sides as well. I also enjoy Cowboy Star and Grant Grill inside the US Grant. You are correct--you won't find a Luger on the West Coast (though they do have a Wolfgang's in Beverly Hills). El Chevere Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:55:46 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844010#7308184 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/812978#7307619 I think you misheard. Rodzilla Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:47:40 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/812978#7307619 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846603#7307197 Chef Paul is hot! (Yes, I have a little lust in my heart.) More imprtantly,, he was very good about explaining the sourcing of the ingredient.; showing the prep and how to cook/put together the three courses - Beet salad, Lamb loin and Panna cotta. I have no idea if he is still at 1540, but he is a star. Great TV. Gypsy Jan Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:55:44 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846603#7307197 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846274#7307171 Saw that issue in the grocery store line. Carnitas taco recipe is from the chef at Casa de Pico and the short rib taco recipe is from Romesco's in Bonita. Email the restaurants and they'll probably be happy to send them to you. Island Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:35:35 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846274#7307171 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/808060#7306740 Mix of wood and gas. Josh Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:37:55 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/808060#7306740