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San Diego, CA
Yelping SinceFebruary 2008
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I learned my lesson after attempting to make Bulgogi from "thinly cut" sirloin beef from Albertson's, but ending up with Fajitas because the meat wasn't cut thin enough. I had to get it right the second time, so I came here.. and what a perfect place for truly thin, Shabu Shabu style meats perfect for making Bulgogi! They had a whole row of thinly cut beef and pork, and their seafood section is also really impressive.
I really didn't need anything else, but I had to walk down every aisle simply because I was curious to see what they had. Half of the products I ended up with, I couldn't tell what they actually said, but they looked like what seems to be Japanese mayo, kimchi, soy sauce, and brown rice, etc.? They truly have everything you need, as long as your willing to take the risk, and guess / hope what you're getting is really what you think it is.
I have to come back to check out the specialty stores within the marketplace. I was particularly intrigued by one of the stores advertising self-disinfecting toilet seats?.. If only I wasn't in a rush the last time.
I really didn't need anything else, but I had to walk down every aisle simply because I was curious to see what they had. Half of the products I ended up with, I couldn't tell what they actually said, but they looked like what seems to be Japanese mayo, kimchi, soy sauce, and brown rice, etc.? They truly have everything you need, as long as your willing to take the risk, and guess / hope what you're getting is really what you think it is.
I have to come back to check out the specialty stores within the marketplace. I was particularly intrigued by one of the stores advertising self-disinfecting toilet seats?.. If only I wasn't in a rush the last time.
2236 Fern St
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 284-6784
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 284-6784
Whistle Stop Bar
Category: Dive Bars
Neighborhood: South Park
the thing is.. i like this place, i really do and thats why i would like to add that although booty basment is shit, soul kontrol is pretty damn fun. i went on the last friday of july, but am not sure if they in fact have it every last friday. ive seen flyers and they play on sundays too? im kinda confused. it might not even be called soul kontrol, but all i know is they play really fun music like 60s, mod, soul, and just good stuff to dance drunk to.
i hope the same promoters come up with more nights like this. oh, and theres no cover!
i hope the same promoters come up with more nights like this. oh, and theres no cover!
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6/12/2008
'booty basement' is what made and killed this place for me. years ago when douchebags have not heard of this once fine establishment, it was fun. now that they have, its really not. simple as that. it gets way too packed with mindless yuppies and the like.
dont pay 5 bucks for an ass grab and beer on your shirt.
1237 28th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 234-9141
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 234-9141
Giorgino's
Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Golden Hill
i love my neighborhood more and more each day... yesterday, i almost married it. all because of giorgino's. their window does not lie.. it really is the best philly cheesesteak in town!
its all in simplicity.. just the traditional amoroso roll, beef, onions, cheese.. and you've got yourself ten inches of pure beefy bliss. ten whole inches. i ravaged the whole thing, which surprised me. ive never had it that long, and it was arguably the best i've ever had. after it was all done, i had to give it a moment to sink in. it was that good.
my roommate felt the same way. in her case, she couldn't handle the whole ten inches at once, so she packed it up. i then heard her getting up in the middle of the night.. she said she couldn't sleep and had to have it. after she had her fix, she claims she slept like a baby.
(and just to clarify, i was talking sandwiches)
its all in simplicity.. just the traditional amoroso roll, beef, onions, cheese.. and you've got yourself ten inches of pure beefy bliss. ten whole inches. i ravaged the whole thing, which surprised me. ive never had it that long, and it was arguably the best i've ever had. after it was all done, i had to give it a moment to sink in. it was that good.
my roommate felt the same way. in her case, she couldn't handle the whole ten inches at once, so she packed it up. i then heard her getting up in the middle of the night.. she said she couldn't sleep and had to have it. after she had her fix, she claims she slept like a baby.
(and just to clarify, i was talking sandwiches)
2161 Avenida De La Playa
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 551-8481
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 551-8481
Sushi Boat - CLOSED
Category: Sushi Bars
Neighborhood: La Jolla Shores
people with less than lightning speed reflexes need not worry.. the conveyor belt is at a slow accommodating pace. you'll get the rolls you want. those that really need to worry are the human calculators who tend to add everything in their heads.
i was guilty of that.. as much as i wanted to freely grab plates that were slowly drifting in front of me, i couldn't. for me, it was ooh roll.. color?.. price?.. and the cycle continued til i was six (mini) plates deep. i admit, my experience would have been much more enjoyable if i wasn't adding numbers and colors in my head but it was a good dining experience nevertheless. i would recommend the baked mussels and the salmon skin hand roll. mmhmm
two highlights of my visit.. we had a surprise 20% discount off our bill.. apparently its an all day happy hour everyday. and the sushi chef was slightly buzzed and very entertaining. that "water" he was sipping on turned out to be sake. but i guess as with drinking games, i assume he's a better chef when drunk?
i was guilty of that.. as much as i wanted to freely grab plates that were slowly drifting in front of me, i couldn't. for me, it was ooh roll.. color?.. price?.. and the cycle continued til i was six (mini) plates deep. i admit, my experience would have been much more enjoyable if i wasn't adding numbers and colors in my head but it was a good dining experience nevertheless. i would recommend the baked mussels and the salmon skin hand roll. mmhmm
two highlights of my visit.. we had a surprise 20% discount off our bill.. apparently its an all day happy hour everyday. and the sushi chef was slightly buzzed and very entertaining. that "water" he was sipping on turned out to be sake. but i guess as with drinking games, i assume he's a better chef when drunk?
2501 Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-4355
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-4355
Casbah
Categories: Music Venues, Dive Bars
Neighborhood: Middletown
ive always left this place drunk and happy. the drinks are cheap and stiff. bartenders are good. the crowd is pretty cool. its always a fun dance party. the bathrooms are decent and are the perfect place to run into people in the bands you went to see.
it makes me wonder, how is soma still open with casbah in the same town??
it makes me wonder, how is soma still open with casbah in the same town??
228 W Washington St.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9597
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 231-9597
Sushi Deli One
Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
Neighborhood: Hillcrest
there is something severely wrong with a restaurant when the customers do more waiting than the waiters. i have never walked out on a restaurant until this place! ive been here a few times before, but the last and final time was intolerable.
word of advice to servers: dont make it blatantly obvious that you're prioritizing a table full of all your friends over other customers who were seated way before them. and dont blame the poor sushi chef when people become livid.
word of advice to servers: dont make it blatantly obvious that you're prioritizing a table full of all your friends over other customers who were seated way before them. and dont blame the poor sushi chef when people become livid.
this is a true account of how yelp can make lives better. i would never have known about this place if not for the never-ending talk thread about 'the best filipino restaurant in san diego.' someone happened to mention that there was one on 38th and university, and i was like "what?" i almost wanted to chime in but i dont think ive built enough yelp courage to join in on a thread. maybe tomorrow..
so i drag my roommate with me, and sure enough it was there! fredcel!! the little yellow-painted stucco building was such a pretty sight! this whole time i lived just minutes away. although the selection was slim, the food was really good and the guy working there looked kinda like my uncle! i felt at home. he was so nice, i almost wanted to call him uncle!
so yes thanks to yelp, my life is somewhat better. long gone are the days of fighting snow and sleat and traffic on the 15 just to get some comfort food.
so i drag my roommate with me, and sure enough it was there! fredcel!! the little yellow-painted stucco building was such a pretty sight! this whole time i lived just minutes away. although the selection was slim, the food was really good and the guy working there looked kinda like my uncle! i felt at home. he was so nice, i almost wanted to call him uncle!
so yes thanks to yelp, my life is somewhat better. long gone are the days of fighting snow and sleat and traffic on the 15 just to get some comfort food.
4175 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 291-8287
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 291-8287
Henry's Marketplace
Categories: Grocery, Meat Shops, Health Markets
Neighborhood: North Park
henry's is one of the better markets i've been to. produce and meats are fresh and fairly priced. grains and cheese o'plenty. friendly staff.
but, like any other fine establishment.. sometimes the mad rush just ruins it. i would recommend coming here during off hours. i have yet to figure out when that is since i come with the big herd, but im guessing weekdays mornings to about 5-ish?
and be warned: DO NOT USE A CART. you'll only get road rage. the aisles are narrow, but even worse are the mean 'basket' people! i dont know if some are truly oblivious to everyone else, or just act like they are and deliberately cut carts off. i felt like a hummer in a sea of priuses, and they all hated the hummer! im gonna be smart and carry a basket next time.
but, like any other fine establishment.. sometimes the mad rush just ruins it. i would recommend coming here during off hours. i have yet to figure out when that is since i come with the big herd, but im guessing weekdays mornings to about 5-ish?
and be warned: DO NOT USE A CART. you'll only get road rage. the aisles are narrow, but even worse are the mean 'basket' people! i dont know if some are truly oblivious to everyone else, or just act like they are and deliberately cut carts off. i felt like a hummer in a sea of priuses, and they all hated the hummer! im gonna be smart and carry a basket next time.
3871 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 291-9449
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 291-9449
Hong Kong Restaurant
Category: Chinese
Neighborhood: Hillcrest
i like all things crispy at hong kong. crispy beef, crispy fried noodles, and the little crispies you get with soup. although, the old crispy vinyl covered seats throw me off every once in a while.
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apparently in san diego, its now become about blocking traffic on the 94 freeway (come on now), ignoring stop lights and traffic signals, throwing beer bottles on the sidewalk, and not letting pedestrians pass. the organizers undoubtedly meant well, they just attracted the wrong crowd.. douchebags.
its always the ignorant over-zealous assholes that ruin it for everyone.