Mark "Boom Boom" M.'s Profile
DateSan Diego, CA 92108
(619) 225-7900
Stacked
Categories:
Burgers,
Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Linda Vista
So, when my biotch(?) and I decided to roll on down to Convoy Street for a little Christmas dinner, we were quite surprised that both delicious bulgogi AND Gangsta Rap were in our future.
One of the coolest things about Min Sok Chon is that when you get to your table, the waitstaff is instantly at your beck and call with an electronic device that you press to get their attention. This device has three buttons: "water," "bill," and "drive-by shooting." We refrained from using the most dangerous one..."water."
We ended up ordering WAY too much food...but what we got was all delicious. I highly recommend the "spicy" chicken wings (not really spicy, but whatever) and chicken bulgogi.
And even though you don't smoke weed, you should order the Mary Jane anyway. It's Min Sok Chon; you aint got no job tomorrow; and you aint got no shit to do (http://www.youtube.com...)! Not to mention, you can eat a lot more chicken wings that way.
I must admit, that was the first meal I have ever eaten while hearing the N word on the stereo twenty times or the F word for that matter, let alone the Q word (Ohhhh...you know how I feel about that Q word), but I felt like it was all part of my new Christmas tradition: eating Korean food on Convoy Street...while pouring a little out for the homies who couldn't be there with me during a Cypress Hill song. If that isn't part of the Christmas spirit, I don't want to know what is.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-6279
La Jolla Brew House
Categories:
Bars,
Breweries,
American (Traditional)
Neighborhood: La Jolla
The entire meal I was bobbing and weaving away from fruit flies.
On my beer -- fruit flies.
Burger? Fruit flies!
There were even fruit flies ON the fruit flies!
I probably still have some fruit flies on me right now...and I bathe (semi-regularly).
Now, I'm not necessarily against fruit flies. I used to live in a frat house. On purpose. And MAYBE...MAYBE if I had dinner in PB or OB...I could let this slide or think it was part of the experience.
But in La Jolla? Fruit flies?
I probably shouldn't complain, though. At least the fruit flies paid attention to us. The waitstaff took FOREVER to acknowledge our existence even though we were one of the only tables in there. Perhaps they couldn't see us through the fruit flies?
The burgers were decent...and once the waiter came over, he was accidentally amusing....but amusing never-the-less. My favorite quote had to be (and this is not made up):
"So, you could order three burgers with your Groupon. One is a normal burger. Another is that same burger, but you can get it with cheese. This is a cheeseburger. The cheeseburger has three choices of cheese. Or you can get a normal burger with cheese and also bacon. The choices of cheese are the same. This is the bacon cheeseburger."
He was sooooooooo HIGH.
I definitely would not go out of my way to go to LJ Brew House...but with a little Simple Green, oh, I don't know, after every meal and maybe during closing, at least it wouldn't be a superfund site.
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 542-1987
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Mission Valley
No, Mr. Joker...At least, no, I haven't...
...but I have a question for you! In between all your mayhem causing in Gotham City, have YOU ever eaten a sandwich with stuffing and cranberries in it in the pale moonlight...or at any other time of the day, for that matter? You haven't?
Dude...Joker, you are missing out! The Bobbie (a Thanksgiving homage, with REAL turkey, cranberries, stuffing, and mayo on a super fresh and soft roll) is an AMAZING sandwich. And the SMALL is 9"...that's a lot of stuffing, if you know what I mean.
Head on over with me, and I might even buy you one of their perfect chocolate chip cookies. I'm so serious.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 239-1377
Bertrand At Mister A's
Category:
American (New)
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill
You simply cannot have true fine-dining in San Diego because in the midst of the fantastically beautiful scenery, and sculpted locals, we really are surrounded by SDSU dropouts, surfers, potheads, and a growing MMA subculture, who end up working at a place like this, rendering the experience as more ironic than cultural (wow, this almost sounds like a real review or something). On the other hand, it is neat to watch two waiters trying to submit each between courses with rear naked choke holds (there we go...hyperbole again).
Normally, I could care less about the waitstaff's daily (perhaps hourly) recreational drug use, but this is "Bertrand at Mister A's." Is this not supposed to be one of the crown jewels of San Diego? The views. The food. The experience. This is supposed to be one of those places...right?
...unless you get a server, who, moments before, probably was skateboarding to work, took a couple of tokes, and then delivers your food, awkwardly stares at you, and while trying to fill the silent-void, bows (that's right, BOWS), twirls his hand and blurts out a "My Lady" to the girlfriend, as if we were the Duke and Duchess of Bay Park.
Dude, I can barely get a pizza delivered to my house (thanks for nothing, Fat Tony's: http://www.yelp.com/bi...), so no need to "My Lady" us.
I really, really, really want to give Bertrand at Mister A's four stars. I do. The ambiance and view alone are enough to make it at least a place to check out...but my food was actually only ok (if I order at $15 starter salad, it better make me want to orgasm), and my steak was CHEWY. CHEWY, I say. Yes, somebody get this walking carpet out of my way, indeed!
Combine the decent (not great) food with the comical (at times)service, and this is only three stars for me.
I definitely consider SD my home (even though I am a transplant like almost everyone else), but I bet if this place were in SF (or even LA)...it would be a different story.
3.5 stars....3.75 if the owner reads this and laughs at my Star Wars reference.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 294-8856
Rose Donuts
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Donuts
Neighborhood: Linda Vista
Me: (Pointing to the HUGEST can of Red Bull I have ever seen): Wow...this is the hugest can of Red Bull I have ever seen! Do people really drink these?
Donut Lady: (Completely Annoyed and Curt) No. They are not popular.
Me: Um...ok...can I get a chocolate chip coo....?
Donut Lady: (turns away before I finish the word "cookie")
Me: (LAUGHING at how rude she is being) Are you in a hurry or something?
Donut Lady: Yes. $1.30 (Then sighs while I pull out change too slowly for her liking)
So why five stars?
Answers:
(a) 24 hour access to SOFT and FRESH BAKED and GIANT chocolate chip cookies
(b) This lady pulled off being so rude that she was HILARIOUS
(c) I love honesty
(d) Still not as rude as Barrio Star (BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Barrio Star...don't EVER go to Barrio Star).
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 226-7619
Ranchos Cocina
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Mexican,
Specialty Food
Neighborhoods: Point Loma, Ocean Beach
Happy? I'm Yelping.
This is the first time I had been to the OB Ranchos. I had been to the one in North Park a few times, and really liked it...but you know the night isn't going to go well when on the drive in, the girlfriend remarks "OBcians are so dirty."
The highlight of the evening was, by far, the clientele. Apparently, Wednesday nights at the OB Ranchos could be considered Kids Night because there was about a 10 to 1 ratio of children to adults...and these weren't normal tots, by the way. These were OBcian tots.
One of my favorites had to be Sophie, the future Cheetahs girl. Mind you, she is currently about five-years-old, but this did not stop her from continually jumping on her table, removing her top, and gyrating what her momma gave her. Now, one might assume one might hear "Sophie, get down!" or "Sophie, put your shirt on!" One would be wrong. This is OB, after all. Live and let live, etc.
Her parents just laughed and giggled as their child performed what I can only guess was a dance routine to Wreckx-N-Effect's "Rump Shaker" (http://www.youtube.com...). She also liked to use a knife as a microphone. I'm sure it was child proof, so don't worry.
On the other hand, Sophie had nothing on the tykes at the next table playing tag throughout the restaurant. I was actually even "IT" once. Joy. I relinquished my title, though. I didn't want to embarrass the shit out of those seven-year-olds with my mad-tag-playing-skills...
So, yeah, ambiance...not-so-good.
Food-wise, I did order the Vegan Burrito (black beans, rice, lettuce, salsa, and guac in a whole wheat tortilla), so I might have myself to blame for the eating portion of the night not going well.
Now, I'm not part of the "The Club," but is taste also immoral to vegans? This "burrito" was BLAND...super bland...like watching a British comedy bland...but again, I did get what I ordered. And considering I normally order burritos with about a pound of meat, cheese, and sour cream mixed in...maybe I shouldn't be surprised it tasted like licking the bottom of my shoe. Maybe. I know the non-vegan food at Ranchos tastes better than what I got; that's for sure.
If you go, definitely order something a little more Mexican-foody than what I got... wear running shoes...and bring some extra $1.00 bills....to buy earplugs?
3.25 stars.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 483-4140
Kitchen 4140
Categories:
American (New),
French
Neighborhood: Clairemont
Both amazing.
Sat outside in the garden this time...very quiet and relaxing!
Used the Living Social discount....which was helpful, because this place is a little expensive.
I'm telling you, Kitchen 4140 is about to go off...try to visit before it gets too crowded.
Listed in: Clairemont/Bay Park (Not…
1 Previous Review:
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7/11/2011
It's the I-saw-you-on-the-way -to-Costco-restauran t-hidden- inside-a-business-pa rk find of the century.
Dare I say there is FINALLY a "cool" spot to go to in Bay Park that isn't a sushi place, a taqueria, or a PB-esque, post-college pub? I DARE!
If you live in Clairemont or Bay Park, I swear this is your new go-to place. Definitely an adult vibe...no SDSU/PB crowd visible...not even in walk-of-shame distance from anywhere either!
Just has a great feel...industrial but welcoming...and everyone is SO NICE! You are greeted by an organic garden outside that has herbs and some veggies, and the inside is very open and has a great view of the kitchen.
The iced tea is REAL (unlike the slop at Barrio Star. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Barrio Star. Never, ever go there!) and very flavorful, and I don't know why, but I thought it was a nice touch that the refills came via a ceramic pitcher. Just one of the little things that make Kitchen 4140 standout, like the empty steel cut oatmeal tins they use for storage, steel boards they use to write daily specials on, and don't forget the FREE WI-FI!
And the food! I got a BOMB short rib sandwich and thick-cut fries (with garlic standard). Just the right size and amount of meat...and it came with a delicious (and NUT FREE) Asian slaw and mango chutney. I'm still not sure what the Hell chutney is exactly...but this shit was delicious! Not to mention...don't forget the CRAZY-GOOD BREAD!
It is a little pricey. My lunch was $16 total (tax, drink, and sandwich), but I am definitely going back. And I want EVERYONE else to go there, too, so it doesn't close and become yet another Robertos or something.
It's only open for breakfast and lunch....so go try it out...BEFORE 3! I can't wait to try the breakfast!!!
I Am the Cookie Wookiee
O' Specialty's Specialty's
I wrote you a review.
Your establishment is amazing.
It seemed the right thing to do.
In return, I received an email.
Lauding my thoughts.
But all I did was report,
On the amazing food I had bought.
You gave my free cookies
For merely stating the truth.
Your fresh-baked bread is perfection
Your desserts make me uncouth:
So, "RAR-RAR," I stammer
Like a Star Wars Wookiee.
"RAR-RAR," I exclaim
For a Specialty's cookie.
I may be a walking carpet,
But I know what delicious is.
For I AM the Cookie Wookiee,
Consuming delicious cookies, my biz.
It's true that I love you, Specialty's.
AGAIN giving five stars.
But if any place deserved six,
It is you, Specialty's, by RAR-RAR!
1 Previous Review:
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6/18/2011
My Ode to Specialty's
Specialty's, Specialty's,
Your bread makes me weep.
It's fresh and delicious.
My feelings for you cheap
And tawdry, and dirty,
And maybe a little bit regal.
Tasty like Kate Middleton,
My actions may be considered illegal
'Cause when I put your pastries in my mouth,
I don't just chew, I float.
I ate two fresh-baked cookies this week.
"I could eat a dozen," I gloat.
I thought you were only in SF,
But luckily now you are also in La Jolla.
I could swim in your cookie batter.
That, I bet you would certainly enjoy-a.
Your turkey sandwich is amazing.
Your caprese sandwich even better.
The more I think about you,
My mouth (yes mouth) gets wetter and wetter.
Next week I will go again.
I know I will never get sick of your food.
If the laws of nature would allow it,
I would have no problem making sweet, sweet love to you.
Connell, WA 99343
(509) 234-8841
Michael Jay's Family Restaurant
Category:
Restaurants
I was also very thankful for their very well-maintained bathroom, because I was having a bit of a problem from what I had for lunch. Each of the FOUR times I had to go, I was ecstatic for the soft toilet paper and private, sound-proof accommodations!
If you ever happen to be in town, have access to the Internet, AND know about Yelp, I say check it out.
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San Diego, CA
Yelping SinceJuly 2009
Things I LoveWriting, triathlons, cycling, basketball
Find Me In...but mostly out.
My HometownRancho Santa Margarita, CA
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...Triathlon-ing
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm right.
My Second Favorite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe Alchemist
My First ConcertPearl Jam
My Favorite MovieDumb and Dumber
My Last Meal On EarthPeanuts. Why not?
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...Barry Manilow is awesome.
Most Recent DiscoveryMy resting heart rate is below 60.
Current CrushRedhead from True Blood
Stacked was created to mess with non-tech-savvy people and for my entertainment. You actually cannot verbally order anything...but must interact with all staff via an iPad. Brilliant! Want a burger? Put it in the iPad. Want more water? Put it in the iPad. Want to get a hand job under the table? Well...you can *try* putting that in the iPad but they will probably just bring you more water.
I actually didn't order a burger (I know...I know...I wouldn't even give myself a hand-o under the table for NOT ordering a burger at a burger place), but got a couple of apps. And although the apps were actually made by real people and not a Star Trek-esque device, they were really tasty! I got the fries and chicken nuggets with a bunch of handmade (pun intended?) sauces. Filling and good!
My goal in life is now to bring my grandmother here and watch her try to work the iPad. That would be so amazing to watch...but mostly because she has been dead for over ten years.
Come on Stacked. Do it for Grammy.