The Farm House Cafe

The Farm House Cafe

Link first this time. Go there. Enjoy the food. But make reservations because it is small, cozy and busy!

Shared a dinner at the Farm House cafe with Bobbi a week ago. Let's just say it now ranks on my goto list.


Started with a wonderfully prepared scallop salad. Nothing overpowering, everything fresh and flavorful. The scallops were cooked perfectly, and I do mean perfectly!

Then the mains: I had a roasted lamb shank. Fell off the bone with a wonderful flavor. The couscous side was perfect for the dish. Bobbi had the Duck Confit, and lets just say it was even better then my Lamb. Full of flavors and textures, this was a real treat to enjoy.

We ended the evening with a desert, that like the rest of the meal, was fantastic.

If you go to one place on this blog, you might want to consider this one!

Good eats!

Farm House Cafe
2121 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116

Curry and More

Having not had much exposure to Indian cuisine, I was pleasantly surprised when Terry suggested that we go out for Indian food before curling on Saturday night. In my mind I imagined that it would be tasty, but nothing to get overly excited about. Boy was I wrong! Now, without a doubt, Curry and More is my newest obsession and my favorite restaurant in San Diego.

I had the murg saag, which is chicken with fresh spinach cooked in mild spices and fenugreek. This dish was incredible! The flavors unfolded in my mouth bite after bite and I simply couldn't get enough. Terry had the mixed seafood curry. As usual we shared our dishes and though his meal was very different from mine it was just as delicious. His meal had some heat and was chalked full of shrimp, calamari, and salmon. Both dishes were a great example of perfectly balanced flavors combined with fresh ingredients. I can't wait until we go back again.

So, whether you are new to Indian food or well versed in Indian cuisine I highly recommend Curry and More.


Curry and More

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.

Neighborhood

It has been a long time since my last adventure Wednesday. Life gets in the way sometimes.

So when my dear friend suggested it, I jumped. The question was where. We tossed around the usual . Rockys. Sushi.. Naw. I wanted a burger. And I remember passing by this place...

So how was it. Cajun Rubbed Burger was great. Not to greasy, but really juicy. Cooked about right. Nice bun. And D's grill cheese would give the grill cheese at Sessions Public or Linkery a run for it's money.

Alas, the real star of the night was the grog. Tried a local brew, Lost Abbey's Red Barm ale. Nice. But then D ordered a Alesmith Speedway stout. And I had a taste. And had to order one myself. Could  possibly be my new favorite beer. Really. 12% alc by volume and complex like a port with a finish of chocolate.Yeah. You want one!

All in all. 4/5 thumbs up with the Alesmith grog getting a 5/5!

http://www.neighborhoodsd.com/

Mustards in Napa

After a very delightful morning of wine tasting (Prager port works, Alpha Omega and Del Dotto) we were hungry. Driving up, I noticed mustards. Figured we'd give it a try.

I had the rabbit pan sauteed with corn bread and wrapped in bacon. The rabbit was delicate and the cornbread was very tasty. Not unlike something served at the tractor room. I really liked this dish! Bobbi had the pulled pork sandwich and honestly, was one of the best pulled pork sammy I have ever had. This was good food at reasonable prices, enjoyed by us both!

Mustards
Mustard's Grill

7399 St. Helena Highway
Yountville, CA 94558
Phone: 707-944-2424
Fax: 707-944-0828