I never bothered to publish this – then again, I have not written anything for quite some time.
For what it’s worth, here are the lovely dining establishments I enjoyed visiting in 2013 ~
Consider this Joel’s substitute for Yelp.
Sea & Smoke in Del Mar, CA – Niman Ranch Burger, Warm Spinach Salad
Under The High Wheel, Edmonton, Alberta – House Burger
Rudy’s Taco Shop in Carlsbad, CA – California Burrito with Guacamole
The Crown and Anchor in Monterey, CA – Cheeseburger
Señor Pancho’s in San Marcos – California Burrito with Guacamole
Lallapalooza in Monterey, CA – Blue Cheese Steak Bites
First Food and Bar @ The Palazzo in Las Vegas – CLOSED – Mini Wedge Salads
Golden Road Brewery Pub in Los Angeles, CA – GRB Burger
Urge Gastropub in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA – Garbage Burger
Sublime Ale House in San Marcos, CA – Jalapeño Popper, BYO Mac & Cheese
Tin Leaf Kitchen in Carlsbad, CA – Grilled Loch Duart Salmon
Pizza Port in Carlsbad, CA – BBQ Chicken Pizza
Marina Kitchen in San Diego, CA – Tuna Nicoise Salad
Hubcap in North Park, San Diego – CLOSED – Herbed Boursin Burger
The Linkery in North Park, San Diego – CLOSED – Beer Battered Cheese Curds, Fish Tacos
Tommy V’s Urban Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad – Hanger Steak Salad
Slater’s 50/50 @ Liberty Station in San Diego, CA – Peanut Butter & Jealousy Burger
Slater’s 50/50 in Pasadena, CA – Nacho Supreme Burger
The Waffle in Hollywood, CA – Red Velvet Waffle
Peace Pies in Leucadia, Encinitas, CA – Bliss Burger (Vegan)
My list of the top ten spots I would love to visit in 2014:
- Verde y Crema in Tijuana, Baja México
- Bull Taco in Cardiff By The Sea, CA
- Carnitas Snack Shack in North Park, San Diego, CA
- Rocky’s Crown Pub in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
- Blind Lady Ale House in Normal Heights, San Diego, CA
- Ballast Point Tasting Room & Kitchen in Little Italy, San Diego, CA
- Young Hickory in North Park, San Diego, CA
- Urban Solace in San Diego, CA
- Romesco Mediterranean Bistro in Bonita, CA
- Caesar’s Restaurante Bar in Tijuana, Baja México
Joel Manahan 