Since my other post in October, the number of new food trucks popping up has increased exponentially. While traditional roach coaches are still wide spread selling their prepackaged sandwiches, gourmet food trucks are going strong. Many use Twitter and Facebook as their main source to get word out of where they'll be located. Here's a... Continue Reading →
There’s no better feeling in the world than a warm pizza box on your lap
Living within walking distance of Hillcrest, I can't help but notice trends. For example there is either a hairstylist, a florist or bar on every block. If there's a combination of all three, the foot traffic increases geometrically. As for restaurants, there has been an overabundance of sushi or Thai places in the past. But... Continue Reading →
And Bacon was His Name-O
Bingo conjures up images of blue-haired ladies in large church cafeterias with lucky troll dolls trying to win it big. But what if it's bingo that involves bacon? You get BACON BINGO! Every Wednesday in January, North Park's El Take It Easy holds a Bacon Bingo with a chance to win a pound of bacon... Continue Reading →
I don’t make the same mistake four times
Full disclosure: I have eaten at Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill exactly three times in my life — and each time made me physically ill (I'll spare you the details). After the first time, I figured it must've been a fluke. After the second time, I thought it must've been a coincidence. But after the third... Continue Reading →
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
With Thanksgiving over, the start of Hanukkah has arrived and Christmas is a mere 23 days away. The revelry has begun. What is a celebration of the holidays without food? Here is a rundown of events in San Diego starting tomorrow. Be sure to bring some cash. Balboa Park's December Nights Tomorrow, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.... Continue Reading →
I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday…
Seems like upscale hamburger joints are popping up all over the place. Between checking out the different restaurants and grilling them at home -- the options are endless. I try to limit my intake to a burger a week, but even that seems a bit too much beef for me to consume. Rest assured, these... Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast-Food Fishtacular! – White Castle Fish w/Cheese
I chill at White Castle 'cause it's the best / But I'm fly at Fatburger when I'm way out West—Beastie Boys True to the song, White Castle restaurants are not available out West. In fact, White Castle is only found in a cluster of 11 Midwest and Eastern states. So when Darlene and I happened... Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast-Food Fishtacular! – Roy Rogers Fish Sandwich
When I decided to critique the fish sandwiches from the myriad of area fast food chains, I deliberately omitted McDonald's and Burger King. They've had fish sandwiches ever since I can remember, and they're largely known by anyone who's ever gone to those joints. But I realized that over the course of a couple months,... Continue Reading →
Cleveland Rocks!
This is my third visit to Cleveland since my brother, Warren, moved there from Detroit. I don't bother doing research on what to do whenever I visit because he knows of all the great places to eat and visit — both little hideaways as well as fancy places. The last visit to Cleveland was two... Continue Reading →
No Sucker Punch here — Pad Thai Throwdown
Ever since I was able to drive, I always knew India Street was a cool place to hang out. It was a little funky and bohemian. Nothing much as changed about it and people still crowd the parking for a chance to eat at one of the restaurants. Now living up the hill from this... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 