Phil’s BBQ had been on our minds all weekend, considering it was sandwiched just minutes between our hotel and the tennis center. We were half serious about going here after our dinner at Buona Forchetta to maximize our eating experience with the short time we had in San Diego. Fortunately, sensibility trumped gluttony and we…
Category: San Diego
Buona Forchetta
So most of the random followers of this blog who don’t actually know me, might be surprised to know that I’m not actually 300lbs. I just eat like someone who is 300lbs. I keep off the couple extra pounds by playing a lot of tennis. I don’t mean the recreational crap the housewives at the…
The Mission
For our last meal in San Diego, we decided to brunch it up at The Mission. What’s up with brunch places always having some crazy wait? Why does everyone love brunch soooooo darn much?! It’s just breakfast, but at lunch time. For some crazy reason, people get way too excited about eggs and pancakes at…
Extraordinary Desserts
No trip to San Diego is complete without a visit to Extraordinary Desserts, especially if you’ve never been before. It is the “go-to” spot for some of the prettiest cakes and desserts. After many years since opening this 2nd location near Downtown San Diego, the place still has a busy line out the door with…
Bencotto
Since we were staying in the Gaslamp district of Downtown San Diego, we decided to check out Little Italy, which was fairly close by. Who doesn’t like pasta?! Fiori di Zucca Ripieni lightly fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with ricotta and smoked mozarella I’ve never actually tried zucchini blossoms before, but who knew a flower could be…
Lucha Libre
A few weeks ago, the high school crew (+ The Toothbrush Sharer) and I celebrated Dubabo’s birthday in sunny San Diego. Much to my surprise, after too many years post-graduation, were all still good friends. Most of them still hang out regularly (DJ SuCha, HemaSh, CMac Attack, etc) but I’m just too far and too…
Overworked. Underfed. 