Whenever I travel to San Diego for the weekend, I usually stay in Tierrasanta, a suburb off of the 15 Freeway in San Diego just minutes from Qualcomm Stadium and dubbed as “Island in the Sun”. My brother and his family live in this quiet community and there are a number of neighborhood eateries that … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: San Diego County incl Temecula
SPOTLIGHT ON STUDIO DINER
Driving up to the chrome and neon home of the Studio Diner on Ruffin Road in the San Diego suburb of Kearny Mesa, I feel as though I’ve gone back in time. I had to chuckle though when I looked up at the marquee board that sits on top of the restaurant and it read, … Continue reading »
ROSEVILLE SHINES IN POINT LOMA
I’m still on a butterscotch high from last Friday night’s dinner at Roseville, crowned one of San Diego’s hottest new restaurants by San Diego Magazine. I happened upon this restaurant by chance…while surfing the web, trying to find a place to suggest for dinner to celebrate happy news from one of my dearest friends from … Continue reading »
ADAMS AVENUE GRILL – San Diego, CA
Adams Avenue Grill is a tiny gem located in the University Heights neighborhood of San Diego. Aptly located on Adams Avenue, if you’re driving over the speed limit, you’re bound to drive right by it without realizing it. The restaurant blends in with the homes in the neighborhood and the only downside about this restaurant … Continue reading »
PHO HIEP & GRILL – Chula Vista, CA
One of my oldest and dearest friends since my high school days introduced me to Pho Hiep & Grill Chateau, a Vietnamese restaurant in the San Diego suburb of Chula Vista. Semo is a counselor at nearby Bonita Vista Jr. High School and upon my arrival from L.A. (an almost 2.5 hour trip … Continue reading »
JANET’S MONTANA CAFE: Alpine, CA
Last weekend, I headed down to San Diego to visit friends and family. I had lunch plans with my childhood friend Glyn and was looking forward to our visit together. He had a house built in the town of Alpine, just east of San Diego not too long ago and invited me to check it … Continue reading »
