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Signature savories from Chicago-land
Lefty’s Chicago Pizzeria 4030 Goldfinch St. (Mission Hills) 619-299-4030 3448 30th St. (North Park) 619-295-1720 Prices: Appetizer and salads, $3.75 to $10.25; Pizza, dogs, sandwiches and pasta, $4.75...
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Foodie Flashes
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | GSD Reporter Bay Area transplants Matt Belkin and Sylvia Szudelski debuted their first-ever restaurant venture last week in the Hillcrest strip plaza at Fourth and University...
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Brunch with a punch
Dining With | Frank Sabatini Jr. The usual regimen of weekend brunch has taken an upward twirl at the 11th-floor sky perch in Hotel La Jolla called Cusp. Sparkling rum punch with ginger (Courtesy Cusp)...
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Meat and dairy be gone
Sipz Vegetarian Fuzion Cafe 3914 30th St. (North Park) 619-795-2889 Prices: Soups, salads and appetizers, $2.50 to $10; entrees and noodle bowls, $7.75 to $10 Dining With | Frank Sabatini Jr. It was 10...
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Foodie Flashes
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | GSD Reporter The owner of Kensington Café, Lauren Passero, has just opened The Haven Pizzeria, a full-service eatery located a couple blocks from the café. A giant interior...
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Reinvention on Shelter Island
Dining With | Frank Sabatini Jr. In my last visit to Humphreys Restaurant, I remember mauve colors and rattan furniture permeating the bayside dining room. The Golden Girls were already in rerun;...
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The pride of Ocean Beach
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Restaurant Review It isn’t too difficult finding a solid breakfast along Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach. But landing upon an eatery displaying a sizable Pride Flag in the window...
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Foodie Flashes
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | GSD Reporter After operating in Coronado for 14 years, Bino’s Bistro & Creperie has relocated to Hillcrest in the space formerly occupied by Bai Yook. The Mediterranean...
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No nap required
Dining With | Frank Sabatini Jr. Perhaps it was the pureed sea-buckthorn berries in the soda we drank or the colorful crudités we consumed as an appetizer that protected us from food comas. But after...
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Sandwich ringmaster
Dining With | Frank Sabatini Jr. Names like Oprah Winfrey, Jeff Mauro and Julia Child have each contributed unknowingly to the menu at The Deli Llama, a sandwich shop that greets with a...
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Passing the test of time
Thai Time 4102 30th St. (North Park) 619-282-1060 Prices: Lunch, $6.59 to $8.95; dinner entrees, $7.95 to $10.95 Dining with | Frank Sabatini Jr. Pad Thai (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.) Old signage and...
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Foodie Flashes
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | GSD Reporter The charcoal grills have been fired up for the summer in front of Albertson’s in Mission Hills, giving passersby the opportunity to purchase burgers, ribs, chicken...
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Big flavors from a little brick oven
Miguel’s Cocina 2444 San Diego Ave. (Old Town) 619-298-9840 Prices: Appetizers, $6 to $15; entrees, $9.50 to $20 Dining With | Frank Sabatini Jr. Caesar salad with shrimp, carnitas & mangos (Photo...
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Lining up for fish
Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill 3667 India St. (Mission Hills) 619-497-0914 Prices: Appetizers and soups, $2.75 to $11.25; salads, sandwiches, tacos and plates, $4 to $25.25 Dining With | Frank...
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Foodie Flashes
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | GSD Reporter In an update regarding the upcoming Harvey Milk’s American Diner, which will replace the iconic City Delicatessen & Bakery, co-partner Mike “Big Mike” Phillips...
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Naked and pretty
Naked Cafe 3555 Rosecrans Ave. (Loma Portal) 619-226-7866 Prices: Soups, salads and sandwiches, $6 to $9.50; egg and lunch entrees, $8.50 to $10.50 Dining with | Frank Sabatini Jr. Yes, they wear...
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Comforting innovations
Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant 2202 Fourth Ave. (Bankers Hill) 619-231-0222 Dinner prices: Salads, soups and small plates, $6.95 to $12.50; entrees, $14.25 to $19.95 Dining With | Frank Sabatini Jr....
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Foodie Flashes
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | GSD Reporter Luxury chickens with French roots have arrived to American soil, making their national debut at the Hillcrest Farmers Market. The four-pound birds, which sell for...
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Looks like Bali, tastes like Sicily
Solare Ristorante 2820 Roosevelt Road (Liberty Station) 619-270-9670 Dinner prices: Salads and starters, $7 to $16; pasta, pizzas and entrees, $13 to $54 Dining With | Frank Sabatini Jr. It was the...
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Changing of the guard
As community remembers City Deli, Harvey Milk’s American Diner comes to Hillcrest By Anthony King | GSD Editor Community members, political leaders, employees and customers came to City Delicatessen...
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