Alice Q commented 9 years ago

Gotta say, I wouldn't send an out of towner to Barbarella. It's ok, but the menu is pretty basic - Piatti has better food. Do agree with the George's rec. It's the best "killer view" restaurant in town by far - fine dining downstairs, more casual upstairs on the terrace.

Alice Q commented 9 years ago

Good to know! Wade Hageman was the opening chef at Blanca and we've always liked his food. Just wish it was closer!

Alice Q commented 9 years ago

I automatically assume "La Jolla" means the village, I forget that places in UTC call themselves "La Jolla" too. ;) Trulucks is in the UTC area, east of the 5. That being said I have no reason to think they won't provide the kind of menu you're looking for and I have heard good things about the food. Enjoy!

Alice Q commented 9 years ago

Agreed. All the way.

Alice Q commented 9 years ago

I thought I responded to this, but maybe it got deleted - or maybe I just spaced. In any event, just wanted to add Blue Ribbon Pizzeria to your list if they haven't already been. It's in the Lumberyard.

Alice Q commented 9 years ago

It's about $10. per person more expensive than what you have in mind, but other than that I think Eddie V's fits the bill perfectly. If you are ok with a more casual menu, George's Ocean Terrace would fit within your price range.

Alice Q commented 9 years ago

Ah well, to each their own. We have had so many bad experiences at Chloe for dinner that my husband won't even go there anymore - which is why I usually go during the day. It has to be lunch with friends. FH does have a smaller menu - and the seafood dishes are usually what I order - they seem to change pretty often and the brunch menu changes weekly. And Chloe is definitely open all day, whereas FH is dinner only.

Alice Q commented 9 years ago

I don't think it's accurate to say Chloe is "much better" than Farm House. Cafe Chloe and Farm House are very different. I love Chloe, but I have had occasionally had bad experiences there with both food and service - mostly at night. Some meals have been better than others at Farm House, but it varies much less in my experience, and the service is far more professional.

Alice Q commented 9 years ago

DD - Thanks for sharing about this place. REALLY want to get down there and try this and Mision 19. Have you been there?

Alice Q commented 9 years ago

I am far from an expert but I really liked Tajima - and it was highly recommended by people who know their stuff. There are two locations - I'm talking about the one on Convoy.

Alice Q commented 9 years ago

We've been twice now and really like it. The oyster sliders and half chicken are fantastic. Good cocktails too. Wish it was within walking distance but it will definitely be on the rotation!

Alice Q commented 10 years ago

believe it or not, a couple of the baristas at Peets in Hillcrest do a really good job - the shortish dude with the forward combed hair and the tall blonde woman. The last time I was there I had to have a new barisat re-make my drink though, so it's not always consistent.

I really need to try Zumbar. I go to a gym in Kearny Mesa and I very often stop at Peets afterwards for coffee - one of these days I'll have to swing by there instead.

Alice Q commented 10 years ago

I think SOL and what you are talking about are two different things. There is still a plan afoot for something like this in the old police station by Seaport Village - supposedly it will contain a Pizzeria Mozza. I don't have time to look up the link to the article now, but I just saw something about it a month or so ago on SOSD.com

Alice Q commented 10 years ago

Clearly, everyone who goes in there needs to ask for a spoon! I have never known them to bow to pressure on any of these other ridiculous restrictions though, so I doubt it would work here.

Regardless, I do love the idea - something different for SD - and I plan on trying it for lunch next week - should be interesting!

Alice Q commented 10 years ago

"This place is hipster bonkers" love it.

Alice Q commented 10 years ago

I saw that - but $145 is a lot for a turkey, even a humanely raised one. We don't absolutely have to have one this year since we are joining friends for the meal - so we will probably pass.

Alice Q commented 10 years ago

Curtis did turkeys last year, but not this year. I'm bummed - we fried one of his last year, and since it was not just a giant ball of breast meat, it worked really well. Still looking for a similar option for this year!

Alice Q commented 11 years ago

Well call me a cynic but.... ;)

Alice Q commented 11 years ago

Wasn't really making a comment on what the chefs on the list had to say, as much as the fact that the only two meaningful comments (imo anyway) came from chefs. Sorry if that was unclear.

Alice Q commented 11 years ago

Second the Beef n Bun recommendation. I also had a malted peanut butter milkshake at Ruby's the other day and it was smashing. Corvette also does good milkshakes if you can tolerate the environment. :)

Alice Q commented 11 years ago

I think it's interesting that the two chefs are the only ones who really offered any meaningful commentary. The rest of it seems a little redundant - mostly about the scene and the lightbulbs. I haven't tried it yet, now that they're open for lunch I may try to swing down there. I am also more than a little amused that my boss - Gary Schons - is on this list. That's more than a little weird.

Alice Q commented 11 years ago

Just FYI - Brandt is not grass fed beef, it is wholly grain/corn fed. It's a common misconception that their beef is somehow more humanely raised. It might be on some level, but not in terms of what the cattle are fed. It is is a lot more expensive than other brands.

I like Market a lot - the atmosphere is a bit sterile, but the food is always very good. Carl is a fantastic chef.

Alice Q commented 11 years ago

So I guess this is what they had in mind...

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/20...

Alice Q commented 11 years ago

I think their dark chocolate and red velvet are great - the strawberry, lemon, banana and vanilla can be a little tough sometimes for some reason. Also love carrot and chocolate marshmallow (a must if you like the old fashioned hostess cupcakes!) As you can see, I have tried just about every flavor! I am hoping to get up there on a Tuesday soon, to try the orange. :)

Alice Q commented 11 years ago

The guys at PLS told me to ice them down before cooking specifically for that reason. It seemed to work. The thrashing when you pick them up is a little unnerving though!

Alice Q commented 11 years ago

it makes as much sense to me as putting rice on a sandwich. Blech.