654459 Wed Sep 23 12:00:23 -0700 2009 8 3 California 0 5052717 Koby had mentioned his search for a new location, since his place gets pretty swamped. On Sunday, he told me he had some big news this week. Today when I dropped by for lunch he told me that he has signed a lease, and will open Sab E Lee 2. His current target date for opening is November 1, 2009 The location will be in Santee: 9159 Mission Gorge Road Santee, CA 92071 In the former "Thai Style Restaurant" location. Not to worry, the original Sab E Lee will remain open, with the current Chef and menu. The new restaurant will feature most of the current menu's Issan-style dishes, but will also add on most of the "Thai" standards. Koby's friend, who he told me was a chef at a 4-star hotel in Bangkok will be handling the kitchen chores. Wed Sep 23 12:00:23 -0700 2009 10128 KirkK 1 5052935 Awesome news, though I wonder if that location is too far away to mitigate the crowding in Linda Vista. Still, great for Koby. Glad he's seeing so much success. Wed Sep 23 13:14:57 -0700 2009 5052717 10809 Josh 1 5053264 Good for Koby! I agree with Josh, though... Santee is a smidge far to make a difference, unless Koby is noticing a trend of people traveling far to dine at SEL. Has he given any thought to relocating the Linda Vista location to a larger spot? Wed Sep 23 15:01:28 -0700 2009 5052717 93901 geekyfoodie 2 5053416 He was looking at the former location of Thai Cafe - but told me the kitchen needed a total overhaul. Rents at other places were way too high. Wed Sep 23 15:53:01 -0700 2009 5053264 10128 KirkK 1 5053732 Great news! I will be there! Wed Sep 23 18:06:38 -0700 2009 5052717 268170 zompus 1 5053837 Awesome. That address is right by the 52 and 125 interchange, so it is actually a very quick drive off of the 8. I can't wait. Wed Sep 23 18:47:48 -0700 2009 5052717 11002 thirtyeyes 2 5055083 So, Sab-E-Lee 2 AND Mary's Donuts? Talk about a winning combination. At least to me. Thu Sep 24 09:29:32 -0700 2009 5053837 93901 geekyfoodie 3 5055142 and they are walking distance to each other... Thu Sep 24 09:42:08 -0700 2009 5055083 12123 Cathy 1 5054185 Hopefully the people in East County will be happy! Wed Sep 23 21:36:11 -0700 2009 5052717 10853 daantaat