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Taco adobada from Tacos El Gordo
Marlin taco from Mariscos German
Omakase from Sushi Ota or at least let Otasan choose a few things for you. (Toro and Uni)
Pizza Monterey from Pizza Port
butterscotch pudding at Bankers Hill bar and Restaurant
chicken and dumplings at Urban Solace
Panang curry at Sab E Lee
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Urban Solace Restaurant
3823 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109Mariscos German
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re: sabotage
I have not been to Pizza Port for a long time but recently had lunch there while on a bike ride.
I never thought much of their pizza but we a had Pizza Carlsbad and it was pretty good. Nice toppings thick crust and cooked right. Also had a Revelations belgian ale that was awesome.
I can't really think of a place good enough in S.D. to warrant placing on a bucket list.
Those would all be in other cities. There are some regional things like Indian, Pho and mexican, but I have had better mexican elsewhere.
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Those all sound great! A lot of mexican food on here - I haven't had any good mexican food up there so this is a great reminder to eat up now!
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re: Fake Name
Fake Name - You are right, here are a few:
Urban Solace - we went for the Bluegrass Brunch on a Sunday afternoon. We had 7 people and that pushed their limits without a reservation but they sat us in about 30 minutes (earlier than the estimate they gave us). Here is what we had:
The Buttermilk Cinnamon Roll with Butter Pecan Sauce - delicious, two for the table fed 6 adults & 1 child.
Southern Fried Pickles - I could take them or leave them, the buttermilk dressing was great though.
Roasted Pork-Loin Sandwich, Caramelized Fennel, Arugula, Fontina Cheese, Grain Mustard, Egg Bun - outstanding. I was concerned about it being dry to which the waiter replied pointing out the mustard. Then I was concerned it would be too mustardy, but it wasn't. The pork was very juicy. One problem, the menu said it came with sweet potato fries but it came with regular fries. They didn't let us know when we ordered or give us any other option, which was too bad.
Kitchen Sink Biscuits 'n Gravy: Sausage, Brown Sugar Slab Bacon and Two Fried Eggs - very rich and heavy but tasty.
Belly Benny: House Biscuit, Braised Niman Ranch Pork Belly, Poached Fresh Eggs, Smoked Ancho Chili Hollandaise - my friend had this and said it had an awkward after taste, a little like Chinese Five Spice, which is understandably out of place in this dish.Cafe Chloe - again, there for Sunday Brunch. No waiting but a tiny table. Here is what we ate:
Poached Eggs with Wild Mushrooms & Sage-Truffle Beurre Blanc - I don't get mushrooms at home because one of the two of us won't eat them so this was heavenly to me. Simple but so well prepared and the flavors so well balanced. I need to learn to poach eggs now cause I will miss this dish.
Steak & Frites with Port Butter and Salad - again, simple and classic. The steak was tender and well seasoned.
I also had tea and they initially brought me a cup when all others had pots but when I asked for a pot they apologized and brought one out. Not sure what that was all about!Searsucker - we had dinner for 6. I couldn't make online reservations but was able to make a reservation on Sunday for the next Wednesday at 7pm without a problem. Others have said the hostesses are snotty but we didn't have that problem. We ate a lot, so here it goes:
Apps - Pretzel, Ham + Honey, Cheddar Puffers, Duck Fat Fries, Short Ribs - these were all good but not great. The Marrow with sea salt and carmelized onions was GREAT!
Sides - Fried Brusselsprouts (I didn't try them cause they had walnuts in them but others really liked them), Jalapeno-chorizo “Corn Off the Cob” (GREAT, I will make this at home), Bacon Grits and Grilled Asparagus (both were simple, delicious, and expertly prepared).
Main - Beef Cheeks with Goat Cheese Dumplings (the dumplings were the highlight. The ceeks were tender and tasty, if a little salty. You must like the texture of cheeks to enjoy this though, they are rather fatty). Port Butt: Grilled Peach + Bacon Emulsion (the evenings winner, really delicious).
Dessert - The “King” Sundae (we got 2, one was great the other had over-ripe bananas in it. The bacon/caramel combo was a big hit!) Milk Chocolate Mousse (very rich and decadent, but nothing super special). Doughnuts and Chocolate (not my fave but others loved them). Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta (I didn't try this cause it had mango in it but those who did try it loved it. Very pretty presentation).
That is it for those 3 restaurants!
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Cafe Chloe
721 9th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101Urban Solace Restaurant
3823 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
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Beach Chick
Nov 4, 2010 04:50 PM
scallop sandwich at PLSF
sea bass sandwich at El Pescador
bean and guac taco at Las Cuatro Milpas
mussel bisque from Dobson's
steamers, chowder and cheesy bread from the oyster bar at the Fish Market
Lobster club and lobster bisque from Red Tractons
chile relleno from Fidel's with a scoop of sour cream -
Cafe Chloe--pomme frites, mac and cheese
Venissimo--all the cheeses (although you could probably get them at any good cheese shop)
Chino Farms--corn, tomatoes, strawberries, lettuces, watermelon (I realize these are all out of season)
Okan--everything
Yakitori Yakyudori--spicy miso ramen and yakitori
Cavaillon--fresh beignets w/ strawberry jam, smoked salmon w/ chives and scrambled eggs, candied tangerine w/ chocolate gelato
Kaito--anything Morita-san serves omakase
Copper Chimney truck--dosas, Chicken 65, biriyani, mirchi baji, Manchurian vegetable
Surati Farsan Mart--the sweetened cheese w/ poori (am blanking on the name)
Pho Cow Cali--pho w/ tripe, brisket, beef
Mama Testa's--mashed potato tacos and beef taquitos in spicy beef broth
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Fake Name
Nov 2, 2010 09:23 AM
If it were to leave town, this is what I'd miss most:
A Super Sergios Carne Asada Burrito.
A mixed Louie salad from Point Loma Seafoods.
Fish tacos at South Beach.
Nachos and green Margaritas at Alphonsos
Chef's tasting menu at Addison.
Grilled shrimp tacos at Blue Water.
Chorizo and egg from Las Cuatros Milpas.
Chicken Liver vasi from Cucina Urbana
Pho #33 from Saigon.
5 rolled tacos with guacamole from any *drive thru* taco shop.
Mary's Donuts in Santee- a chocolate cruller and a glazed old-fashioned.
Pork Sandwich from The Cheese Shop
Burger at the Blu In after a long ride
Cold beer at the Iron Door in the middle of a long ride
I know there are others I'm missing, and several of these I've not had in years.
And I already miss:
Lamb chops from Montanas
Shrimp ceviche & Pavo Torta from La Fresqueria on 7th & B'way
Chicken in clay pot from Laurel
Burger and beer at Foggy's Notion-----
Point Loma Seafoods
2805 Emerson St, San Diego, CA 92106Las Cuatros Milpas
1857 Logan Ave, San Diego, CASuper Sergio's
4125 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111La Fresqueria
550 W C St, San Diego, CA 92101›2 Replies-
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jmtreg
Nov 4, 2010 04:31 PM
Its funny that you mention 5 rolled tacos - whenever my brother or my friend Eric come back to town, we literally go on a tour of San Diego taco shops to get rolled tacos, carne asada burritos, etc.
To add to the discussion, I'd say either the breakfast special burrito or the carne asada burrito at Las Brasas Taco Shop, and the taco adobada at Mexican Fiesta. And definitely rolled tacos from any hole-in-the-wall taco shop.
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Mexican Fiesta
1460 India St, San Diego, CA 92101Las Brasas Taco Shop
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Beach Chick
Nov 4, 2010 04:44 PM
OMG...you mentioned Foggy's Notion...love love loved that place and though this was before the veggie burger, they had one hell of a kick ass burger with the BEST fries!
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