I was excited to be invited to a Christmas lunch at Bali Hai. I rarely go to fancy spots with a view. Loved the island theme here. There is a guy on the roof.
french fries
Smitty’s Taste of the Bayou
I love food from the bayou and was excited to see Smitty’s in the new National City food hall.
Home Sweet Home Cafe
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 […]
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 […]
Gyrogrill
The first time I biked down Miramar Road there were some taco shops and a few fast food restaurants. There are many more options now.
Havana Grill
I breathe deep the scent. Scent is complex with so many different components. Scent is full of promise. Promise of delicious flavors. Promise is fulfilled. Cascade of flavors fill my mouth. My mind reaches a blissful state much like when eating my favorite ice cream. I savor each bite of the tender and juicy […]
Farm Basket / Picnic N Chicken
Picnic N Chicken was one of my favorite spots to get fried chicken when I was a kid. The batter was a little crunchier than KFC and bursting with more deliciousness. The 70’s were the glory days of fast food fried chicken chains with Picnic N Chicken, Pioneer Chicken, and Kentucky Fried Chicken. The last one I […]
Surf & Soul Spot
I remember the first time over 20 years ago. I discovered soul food at Huffman’s BBQ. It was a 20-30 minute wait for the fried chicken as it was cooked to order. It was worth it as that chicken had a delicious crunchy batter and tender juicy meat. Sadly Huffman’s closed. I was excited to […]