In the days of my youth there were many more darkened steakhouses. They are now a dying breed. Black Angus has closed their Mira Mesa, Clairemont, and Friars Rd locations. Their El Cajon location is now the closest. We went to try it out as they are now open for dine in.
El Cajon
Black Bear Diner
I’m excited as we go on a road trip to Black Bear Bear. I secure my Yeti Cooler so bears don’t get into it.
Fuddruckers – Mira Mesa
I miss the neon lights and the anachronisms which caught my eye while my burger was cooking on the flattop.
Hing Long Oriental Food Market
Back in the old days before San Diego’s first Chinese supermarket(Woo Chee Chong) opened we drove to Los Angeles every few months to stock up on Chinese groceries. We visited small family run markets in Chinatown LA like this one. At the entrance were exotic plants you won’t find at Home Depot. The shelves were full […]
Greek Chicken – Winter Gardens
Gold sparkles before me. Bright like the sun. Scent of fried fish teases me. Thin tempura batter crunches in my mouth. Contrasts with the juicy fresh Alaskan cod. Flavors remind me of the fish and chips I get at the Del Mar Fair every year. Batter provides just enough saltiness to liven up the mild […]
Greek Chicken 9536 Winter Gardens Blvd. Lakeside, CA 92040
We ordered a whole chicken dinner with onion rings, zucchini and pita bread. The portions were very generous and we had plenty of leftovers.