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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.
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Suckerfree Southern Plate & Bar
As I walked towards Suckerfree Southern Plate & Bar I recalled a few years ago there was a bbq joint here and across the street was a Hard Rock Cafe. Suckerfree has a good size menu.
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Chicken Charlie’s FRYBQ
I’m a huge fan of Chicken Charlie’s facebook deal of the day. Everyday there is a new special. These are the dishes I’ve tried. Fried chicken was crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Very good flavor from the spices. A bit like Popeyes. This chicken is tastier but Popeyes is cheaper.
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Howlin’ Ray’s
Saturday 10am. It’s opening time and there is a huge line. Luckily most of the line was in the shade so while it was hot and humid you won’t get sunburned.
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By The Beach Caribbean Cuisine
I wake up Tuesdays and I think about battered pieces of chicken dipping into fresh canola oil. I try to get to By The Beach by 11am when the chicken is fresh out of the fryer.
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Rock Steady Jamaican Restaurant
It’s been awhile since I’ve been out here. My preschool was nearby. Lots of places to fix up your car across the street. I came to try the Jamaican food. I’ve never been to Jamaica to try Jamaican food at it’s source but I had good Jamaican food in the Cayman Islands. Allspice, nutmeg, and 5 spice powder in Jamaican recipes result in some delicious spicy food. Atmosphere at Rock Steady has a mellow island vibe.
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Darbi’s Cafe
When I was a kid I remember going up to the mountains to play in the snow. After a few hours of frozen fun we would eat at a local rustic looking cafe or diner. Now it looks like the fast food chains are invading the Pinetop area. There are still old school places though like Darbi’s Cafe.
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Da Chicken Coop
When I was a kid I visited Lemon Grove for activities like Octoberfest and they use to grow lemons here. They also had the big lemon. It’s a cool neighborhood symbol. My current neighborhood could use a symbol as it’s pretty boring. The lemon trees are gone now but I’m glad the big lemon is still here. I visit Lemon Grove more since Coop’s opened. I also like visiting Da Chicken Coop which closed for awhile but has reopened with a revised menu. Chicken is all boneless now. Wait time on my order was minimal.
