Ocean Beach Farmers Market is only a few blocks from the beach and the weather was lovely at the end of summer. I loved the variety of vendors.
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Island Life Foods
The sky was clearer and brighter than anywhere else I have been. The food bursting with exotic flavors. I miss Hawaii.
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.
Kiko’s Place Seafood
I noticed Kiko’s food truck when I visited Pacific Beach. There was just one parking spot when I visited for a late lunch. I ordered a steak taco and a fish taco. Tacos came with 2 corn tortillas. I liked the mild corn flavor.
Rei do Gado
In the glory days Rei do Gado occupied 2 store fronts and there was a samba dancer Friday and Saturdays. Now it’s smaller and quieter. The food is as good as ever.
Black Angus – El Cajon
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.
