I remember visiting The Sun Cafe when I was able to walk. Working people filled the booths and counter. There was the sense of history inside. The cafe first opened in 1925. My parents’ friends the Jeong family took it over in 1962. They let us look around the kitchen and offered us a meal […]
San Diego
San Diego
Patio Blooming Beauties
For me it’s a labor of love to care for my plant babies. A lot of my time is spent with them, they reciprocate by blooming beautifully and providing me shade.
Valentines Day @ Costco 2021
Each year I look forward to going to Costco for Valentines Day. Each year I see ladies behind the plastic partition dipping fresh strawberries in chocolate. Mix of flavors from the fresh strawberries and chocolate was heavenly.
Calvin’s Korean Hot Chicken
Every few months I went to Poway to visit Furaido to eat fried chicken wings. Sadly they closed. I noticed on Yelp Calvin’s Korean Hot Chicken just opened in La Jolla under the same owner. I went to investigate. Owner was working the register and recognized me from the old days.
Padadak Korean Chicken
Back in the day I had lunch with Phel Steinmetz at this mall. Now closed Fins Mexican Eatery was his favorite spot. Much has changed. They have built a huge new parking structure as well as a trolley stop.
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Smokey and the Brisket
I liked visiting this area when I was younger. Lake Murray was a place for me to relax and feed the ducks. It was quiet and peaceful, a reflection of this area.
Jollibee
I lived in Mira Mesa in the 80’s + 90’s. Not many food options outside of fast food joints back then. Now it appears to be the golden age of dining. Jollibee was in Mira Mesa back in 2010 and I found their food ok. They returned to Mira Mesa December 3, 2020 and I gave […]