I lived near this part of town in the 70’s. I remember it was quiet and there was a bowling alley. The bowling alley has closed. Replaced by apartments. It looks like a huge apartment complex is being built across the street. Should be lots of business for The Nood Bar when complete.
fried chicken wings
Chef Char Seafood N Soul
I read about a new soul food spot located inside Parkway Plaza’s food court.
bb.q Chicken
This place makes me feel old. Pounding music was what I first noticed. This is the loudest I’ve heard music at a restaurant. It was difficult asking questions and ordering as the girl at the counter couldn’t hear me. It seems you can’t get chicken wings without some kind of sauce.
Hong Kong Bbq
This spot was an empty field when we moved to the neighborhood. Later there was a movie theatre.
Golden Chopsticks
I remember Mira Mesa when Mira Mesa Blvd ended at Parkdale. I explored the wilderness past Parkdale on my bike with rarely a person out in the desolate landscape. It was quiet back then with hardly any traffic. The movie theatre was a 4 plex in Mira Mesa mall. I remember a dirt lot where […]
Jay’s Southern Cafe
Alpine has a quiet small town vibe a bit like Julian but without the horde of tourists. Lots of one story buildings and land that hasn’t been paved over.
The Original Sab-E-Lee
I remember visiting Sab-E-Lee at it’s original location and there were 2 small tables.