El Cajon
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Black Angus – El Cajon
I first started going to Black Angus in the 90’s. They had the best baked potato soup I had ever had. I loved the mix of flavors from the bacon, potatoes and cream.
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Black Angus – El Cajon
In the days of my youth there were many more darkened steakhouses. They are now a dying breed. Black Angus has closed their Mira Mesa, Clairemont, and Friars Rd locations. Their El Cajon location is now the closest. We went to try it out as they are now open for dine in.
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Beef `N Bun
Beef `N Bun reminds me of restaurants back when I was a kid.
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Black Bear Diner
I’m excited as we go on a road trip to Black Bear Bear. I secure my Yeti Cooler so bears don’t get into it.
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Greek Style Chicken – Main St
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Fuddruckers – Mira Mesa
I miss the neon lights and the anachronisms which caught my eye while my burger was cooking on the flattop.
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Hing Long Oriental Food Market
Back in the old days before San Diego’s first Chinese supermarket(Woo Chee Chong) opened we drove to Los Angeles every few months to stock up on Chinese groceries. We visited small family run markets in Chinatown LA like this one. At the entrance were exotic plants you won’t find at Home Depot. The shelves were full of exotic foods. There was a butcher in the back to cut your meat the way you want. Produce section had a variety of Chinese vegetables.
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Greek Chicken – Winter Gardens
Gold sparkles before me. Bright like the sun. Scent of fried fish teases me. Thin tempura batter crunches in my mouth. Contrasts with the juicy fresh Alaskan cod. Flavors remind me of the fish and chips I get at the Del Mar Fair every year. Batter provides just enough saltiness to liven up the mild flavor from the cod. Fries had a crunchy outside and a creamy potato flavored inside. Excellent traditional fish and chips.
