I watched as they tore this place apart and rebuilt it. I’m guessing there was a roof leak and mold as they had a generator powering fans drying the place out for months.
Seafood
Urban Eats Kitchen & Tap

Lately I’ve been eating at places where I’m still hungry after eating an entree.
Hidden Craft

So I was looking for a place to eat downtown as I was on jury duty. Hidden Craft is right next to the trolley stop.
Pacific Catch

Most of the time I taste nothing. This time I tasted a mild but sweet flavor. A little like rainbow trout but much milder. I was extremely happy I could taste the flavor of the cod at Pacific Catch. Nice waitress told me they buy Alaskan cod that is sustainably caught.
Smitty’s Taste of the Bayou

I love food from the bayou and was excited to see Smitty’s in the new National City food hall.
Ember & Rye

I loved this spot when it was Argyle Steakhouse. Now celebrity chef Richard Blais is running things. The first change I notice is valet parking is $5. Bummer as we always parked in the close spots the valet now is in charge of.
California Fish Grill – Carmel Mountain

I remember this space. In the old days a Marie Callender’s was here. It was one of my favorite spots to get a chicken pot pie. I guess not enough people love chicken pot pie. I have returned as I was invited to the grand opening of CA Fish Grill. Nice employee outside checked me off […]