Counterpoint

Been a while since the last blog.

Last night we had the pleasure to stop into Counterpoint. Funky place. Great, simple food.

Word about the place. It just has a great new age feel to it. Comfortable. Focused. Cozy. Warm. Wood, metal, edison bulbs lighting the bar.

And the food, well, we shared a veggie sandwich and a beet salad. Both were great. Salad was fresh and crisp. Not over dressed. The beets were cooked perfectly. Service was warm and inviting. I really enjoyed our time here. I want to go back for more. The double meat, double cheese and bologna sammy has my name on it. We also split a Julian hard Cider. Probably one of the best ciders I have ever had! Clean, crisp, best described by Bobbi as apple champagne. Need to visit the brewery next time I am up in Julian.

Check it out if your in Golden hills!

Counterpoint

CK Grille

Another fast food Mediterranean place.  Not unique, just good!

Met some old co-workers for lunch today at CK Grille. Kinda like the Kebab shop, or Skewers , or a take out Aladdin but without the lamb. Just chicken or beef. Everything everybody ordered looked good and fresh. My falafel wrap with hummus was good, and came in a whole wheat pita to boot. Reasonably quick and very clean, I'll be going back for more!

In Kearny  mesa and wanting something different, give this place a shot.

CK Grille

Clairemont Mesa and Overland Ave in Kearny Mesa

Cafe Calabria

I have often said that a good cup of coffee is like a fine wine. The taste should be clean yet complex, it should linger on the palate awakening all of your senses, and the layers of flavor should unfold in your mouth revealing their personalities one by one. In my mind, that is the perfect coffee.

While San Diego is a coffee city I always left my favorite cafes, just satisfied. I was never wowed or blown over by any one place, UNTIL I went to Cafe Calabria. Not only is Calabria one of the oldest cafes in San Diego but it is one of the best. There you can experience perfectly roasted beans in a gorgeous atmosphere. There is no other way to describe the coffee other than perfect. I give this place 5 stars; so go down to North Park, walk in, and enjoy.