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San Diego
San Diego
Steak N Fries

In high school my best friend got his first car and we would cruise along the coast checking out the scenery. Along Grand Av. in Pacific Beach the only shop I remember from those days is Mr. Frosty. Buddy’s Diner is the most recent shop I noticed closing.
Great Maple – UTC

When I first moved to the area there was a Chinese restaurant next to this spot. It was kinda dark in there as the only sunlight that made it inside was from the front door and the window next to it. It closed before they demolished that part of the mall to create Great Maple […]
The Friendly + Chris’ Ono Grinds Island Grill

I noticed The Friendly on Yelp. People thought the cheeseburger here was the best in town so I thought I’d give it a try. There was a short line at lunch time. When it was my turn I asked for the burger plain.
Las Cuatro Milpas

This neighborhood looks different than the first time I visited. There are less old houses. Instead fancy looking apartments are popping up. I hoped Las Cuatro Milpas isn’t gentrified. Downtown’s skyscrapers seem closer every year. Las Cuatro Milpas has been here since 1933.
KFC – Mira Mesa Blvd

“We are making photographs to understand what our lives mean to us.” Ralph Hattersley I took a few photos of the chicken when the guy behind the counter told me photos are not allowed.
Lilac Foods

After Easter Sunday lunch at Fat Ivors we left in search of fresh strawberries. Nice waitress mentioned the strawberry lady in front of Lilac Foods. We drove up and found the strawberry lady with strawberries.