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Seasonally San Diegans have the pleasure of enjoying one week of fantastic food and five star dining. The best part — it doesn’t have to break the bank. That’s right, San Diego Restaurant Week is back! From the high class foodie to the food truck connoisseur, everyone will find something to whet their appetite at this season’s Restaurant Week.
On Friday morning at 6:30, the sixth Snooze an A.M. Eatery officially opened for business. If the buzzing crowd that still filled the Hillcrest restaurant at noon is any indication, then Snooze will seemingly have little problem building an extensive clientele. Open 6:30-2:30 Monday through Saturday, Owner Jon Schlagel said he hopes the restaurant is able to draw a wide variety of people. “That’s the beauty about serving breakfast, there are a bunch of different things people eat for lunch and dinner, but when it comes to breakfast, everybody usually eats the same thing. I want to provide a unique twist on that common breakfast.”
San Diego has two new sandwiches on the scene – The Bobbie from the new Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and The Cobb from the Corner Bakery Cafe.
Last weekend’s top 10 highest grossing films include Soul Surfer, Hop, Scream 4, and Rio which took the top spot.
Sushi Deli opened in 1983 and started out serving sandwiches and sushi in downtown San Diego. They are no longer serving sandwiches, but they have continued serving the best value Japanese food to San Diego locals. Their mission to serve the best tasting sushi at extremely reasonable prices. The growing menu feature over 70 sushi rolls, which combine new ideas and value in both quality and quantity.
Walking into Harney Sushi’s Oceanside location, you know you’re in for a unique experience. Establishing itself as a mainstay restaurant in the sushi-loving San Diego community is undoubtedly a challenge, and Harney Sushi has succeeded. They have not only in created a unique atmosphere, but have also created a deliciously delicate menu featuring creative combinations from highly renowned Executive Chef Robert Ruiz.
Tapenade Restaurant in La Jolla has been a participating restaurants since the start of the San Diego Restaurant Week. Led by Chef Jean-Michel Diot, Tapenade has worked its way up to one of the best restaurants in San Diego (judged by other critics and diners). Mom and I had the pleasure of visiting this French restaurant on January 14, just before the start of San Diego Restaurant Week, to preview the special menu items.
Have you ever been to a restaurant that is a feast for the belly AND the eye? That’s exactly what the Grand Del Mar’s Amaya restaurant offered in a recent visit. At 10, Perry Chen is reviewing restaurants and entertainment for the Entertainer and he is the youngest award-winning entertainment critic, TV personality, Annie Awards presenter, filmmaker/animator, and radio host, reviewing movies and entertainment with his trademark kids-friendly starfish from a child’s perspective.
Croce’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar is a great San Diego dining spot in the Gaslamp District. The waitress at Croce’s was friendly and knowledgeable, and gave excellent recommendations. The restaurant receives 4 out of 5 starfish from 10 year old film and restaurant critic Perry Chen.
San Diego food trucks have captured the hearts and stomachs of regular patrons and passerbys alike. A popular mobile eatery, Tabe BBQ offers Mexican tacos and burritos with a distinctively Asian taste. Miho Gastrotruck offers up grass-fed burgers and shrimp po-boys. Get behind the wheel and drive up. Gourmet food trucks are here to stay!
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