Craft and Commerce

This morning, at the reasonable hour of nine a.m., Terry and I tried to go to the air show on Coronado Island. As we were rolling down hwy. 5 we noticed that there was at least 4 miles of cars backed up. Everyone in San Diego seemed to have the same idea we had about getting to the air show early. So, out of necessity, we decided to change our plans. We decided to park in Little Italy, walk to the water front, and watch the planes pass over the Broadway Pier.

After our afternoon of sitting in the sun we decided to go to take a quick walk up the road to the corner of Beech St. and Kentner. We had passed by Craft and Commerce many times before, so today we decided to pop in for a cocktail and a bite to eat. We shared the salmon B.L.T. and oh my were we pleasantly surprised. I expected it to be delicious, but I never imagined that my taste-buds would joyfully explode with each bite. The buttery salmon and bacon were complemented perfectly by the olive loaf bread, avocado, and fresh arugula. In a word, it was YUMMY!

If you are the sort that likes a refreshing cocktail or an interesting microbrew Craft and Commerce is the ultimate space for drinks. It is not so much a bar as it is a new age lounge with an airy elegance. I had a Cry Baby Cry which is a mixture of hard apple cider, champagne, and ginger. Terry had a glass of Old Viscosity which is a microbrew infused with chocolate and coffee essence. Both were just what we needed to relax, enjoy the moment, and one another. Kudos to the bartender.

All in all it was the perfect start to our Valentine's Day weekend.

Wormwood and the like..

Revisit alert!

Last night I had the pleasure of sharing a meal with my gal at Alchemy. Love that place. Good food. Good spirits.

Started with a tabbouleh like salad, which was a mix of bulgur and quinoa. Great. Something I will try to make at home. Also had a half starter of falafel, and I must say it was some of the best I have had.

My chicken breast was cooked perfectly, and so was Bobbi's burger. Food has always been good.

The highlight of the meal for me was a new spirit to try. (For us anyways.. ) Kubler Absinthe. I was impressed, they brought the water fountian to the table in in no time the louche was busy forming. Quite an experience. I found it to be a complicated herbal mix, not without the complexities of a scotch with the overtones of licorice and citrus. Will do this again!

If your in northpark and want a nice, elegant dining experience, you can't go wrong with Alchemy.

Alchemy San Diego

Po Pazzo

Had the opportunity to have dinner with co-workers at Po Pazzo last night. And really, I don't know how to sum up the experience.

I'll start with the food.. I had the seafood risotto. And it was good, but not great. And with the entrees in $25-40 dollar a plate range, it should be great. My rice had some bite to it, and wasn't the creamy goodness risotto should be. The clams and mussels were just a little overcooked. Good. Not great.

And the service.... Kitchen seemed to be a little in the weeds. Not overly busy, yet it took a long time to get the food out. The waiter was not as attentive as one would expect with a table of 10. Maybe it was just a bad night.. Everybody has one.

I'd go back, just not if I was my dime. I'd rather have generic Italian food at half the price..

Po Pazzo

Chop Sooey Gastro Truck

After enjoying the festivities that are December nights in Balboa, Bobbi and I needed a bite. The international vendors were all starting to wrap down so we headed to the truck that I had spotted when we got there. Being a busy night, we lucked out and got the last few pulled pork panini's that they had. I'll I can say was YUMMY. Packed with flavor, it was a treat. Something about these high end gastro trucks appeals to me, I think it is the spot on food.

Can't wait to try this one again, when it is less busy!


Chop Sooey truck

Tender Greens

 Been guilty of blog neglect, so here are a few catch up posts starting with Tender Greens.

My mom was in town over thanks giving and we were out and about. Wanted to try something simple, fresh and new. Decided to give Tender Greens a try. Located in the historic Point Loma redevelopment, this little gem serves up some of the freshest salads and food I have had in a while. Prices were reasonable everybody enjoyed. My tuna sandwich as perfect, the albacore was not canned and not over cooked. The food was served quickly and everything was really fresh!

Hungry for soup and salad type chow, this is the place!

Tender Geens Food

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