David A. wrote: > My wife and I will be spending our honeymoon in Oceanside, CA, >which seems to be conveniently located between LA and San Diego. >I'd like recommendations for restaurants in these cities - >and I'm quite sure it's been done MANY times in this newsgroup! >central New Mexico )-: ), Thai, Vietnamese, etc. >We're also always willing to try something "different", too. I'd also >like to try a place with a very romantic atmosphere, regardless of the >price (well, within reason! (-: ). Well, here's a list of places from San Diego Magazine's Restaurant Issue (August 91). READER'S CHOICE Best of Best (Expensive): Mille Fleurs, Top O' The Cove, George's at the Cove Best of Best (Moderate): Il Fornaio, Fio's, Pacifica Grill Best Service (Expensive): Mille Fleurs, Top O' The Cove, Mister A's Best Service (Moderate): Il Fornaio, Fio's, Cindy Black's Best Decor: Peohe's, Fio's, Il Fornaio Best Dining w/View: Mr. A's, George's at the Cove, Peohe's Best Romantic: Top O' the Cove, Mille Fleurs, George's at the Cove Best Outdoor Dining: Il Fornaio, Casa de Bandini, La Valencia Best Chinese: Panda Inn, Chang, Mandarin House Best Japanese: Cafe Japengo, Yae, Yakitori II Best Sushi: Mr Sushi, Samurai, Cafe Japengo Best Asian: Celadon, Le Bambou, Karinya Most of these restaurants are in the Del Mar/La Jolla area which will be between Oceanside and San Diego. If you have any questions about them (you probably will :) ), send me email, and I can provide phone numbers, descriptions, etc. I haven't been to all of them, but I've been to many of them. Also, there are other categories on the Reader's Choice poll that I *didn't* list because you didn't mention them. Things like seafood, italian, etc. Good luck! And have fun :) (Now all you need are Orange County and LA lists) [email removed] >Thanks! >-- >+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+ > David Adler - AIPS manager | National Radio Astronomy Observatory > [email removed] | PO Box 0, Socorro NM 87801 505-835-7000 > Socorro, NM - where the streets have no name (apologies to U2)
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>David A. wrote: >> My wife and I will be spending our honeymoon in Oceanside, CA, >>which seems to be conveniently located between LA and San Diego. >>I'd like recommendations for restaurants in these cities - >>and I'm quite sure it's been done MANY times in this newsgroup! >Oceanside is considerably closer to San Diego than LA. agreement. >A few of my favorites in the area (in no particular order): > Cilantro's > inland on Via de la Valle (there ain't much on Carmel Valley :) ) > Del Mar > Nouvelle Southwest cuisine Really good tortillas. But Guadalajara Grill in Old Town has even better food--try their cochinita pibil or arroz cabezon and make sure to ask for some HANDMADE TORTILLAS. > Il Fornio (sp??) Il Fornaio > Del Mar > Italian -- wonderful view On old Pacific coast highway. Lots of stop signs, medium quality italian food, great view. If you eat there, stop at the Gelato place in the same complex for dessert. You might also find the gourmet grocery store intriguing/too funny for words depending on your perspectives. > Cafe Japengo > La Jolla > Eclectic -- "Nouvelle Pacific Rim" perhaps? Um. this is actually in University City. La Jolla ends at the freeway :) Look for the Golden Triangle Hyatt hotel (the "Aventine" complex) and you'll find this restaurant along with Barcino, PJ Wolf's, Paparazzi, etc... >-- >Steve Lamont, SciViGuy -- (619) 534-7968 -- [email removed] >UCSD Microscopy and Imaging Resource/UCSD Med School/La Jolla, CA 92093-0608 >"Libertarianism: Conservatism without a heart." > - random thought [email removed] "Remember the jester"--Fish
Steve L. wrote: >David A. wrote: >> My wife and I will be spending our honeymoon in Oceanside, CA, >>which seems to be conveniently located between LA and San Diego. >>I'd like recommendations for restaurants in these cities - >>and I'm quite sure it's been done MANY times in this newsgroup! > >Oceanside is considerably closer to San Diego than LA. > >A few of my favorites in the area (in no particular order): > > Cilantro's > inland on Carmel Valley Road > Del Mar > Nouvelle Southwest cuisine > > Il Fornio (sp??) > Del Mar > Italian -- wonderful view > > Cafe Japengo > La Jolla > Eclectic -- "Nouvelle Pacific Rim" perhaps? > >gkn, you want to toss in a couple of others? Sure. Glad you asked. I can add my endorsement to Cilantro's, Il Fornaio, and Cafe Japengo. Cilantro's is on Via de la Valle, at the westernmost intersection with El Camino Real (there's a slight discontinuity in El Camino Real thru there). Il Fornaio is in the Del Mar Plaza on Camino Del Mar (highway 101) at 15th street in Del Mar. Cafe Japengo is behind the Hyatt Regency La Jolla, east of I5 at La Jolla Village Drive. Nevermind the other 3 restaurants near Japengo. Other places to consider: Mille Fleurs, in Rancho Santa Fe on Paseo Delicias. One of the best (if not the best, I certainly think it is) restaurants in San Diego county. French Provincial cuisine. Expensive. George's at the Cove, 1250 Prospect Street, La Jolla. Consistently ranked in the top 3 in the county. California Cuisine. I should admit that the chef lives across the street and is a good friend ... Moderate/expensive. There are 3 levels: the downstairs restaurant, a bar/cafe in the middle, and a rooftop grill. The rooftop grill has a view to die for and is a license to print money at lunch ... The Fish Market, on Via de la Valle and I5 in Solana Beach (west off the freeway about 1.5 blocks). Moderate. Good grilled fish. Piret's Bistro, in La Jolla Village Square (west off I5 on La Jolla Village Drive). French Bistro. Moderate. When In Rome, in Leucadia, at the corner of Highway 101 and Leucadia Blvd. Italian; moderate. Pacifica Grill, in the Del Mar Plaza on highway 101/15th street in Del Mar. California Cuisine, with considerable "Pacific Rim" influence. Moderate/expensive. Stefano's, on 5th Avenue in the Hillcrest area of San Diego (near the airport. This is a considerable drive from Oceanside). Italian. Impressive wine list. Moderate/expensive. A bit inconsistent, though it was good the last time I went (SPL can verify). Thee Bungalow, in Point Loma (on Point Loma Blvd). Again, a considerable distance from Oceanside. Good to great wine list. I'll call it provincial. Moderate/expensive. Delicias, on Paseo Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe. Lacking a better description I'll call this one Provincial too. Expensive, but less so than Mille Fleurs (and not as good, IMHO). They usually have a visiting chef; I understand that Wolfgang Puck sometimes drops in to cook here (though not when I've been). That ought to keep you busy for a while. Cheers, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gerard N. wrote: >Steve L. wrote: >>David A. wrote: >>> My wife and I will be spending our honeymoon in Oceanside, CA, >>>which seems to be conveniently located between LA and San Diego. >>>I'd like recommendations for restaurants in these cities - >>>and I'm quite sure it's been done MANY times in this newsgroup! >> >>Oceanside is considerably closer to San Diego than LA. >> > Piret's Bistro, in La Jolla Village Square (west off I5 on La > Jolla Village Drive). French Bistro. Moderate. I've had some bad meals here--occasionally they're good, but I'll recommend Piret M in Encinitas over the Bistro (and it's closer to Oceanside). Another place which hasn't been mentioned (and should be) is: The Brasserie (The WineSellar) nouvelle French cuisine often mentioned in San Diego Magazine, and most recently in Conde Nast's Traveller as one of the best restaurants in the country. Moderate-expensive. Btw, after your honeymoon, please post where you went and how you liked it! I'm sure everyone's interested in hearing about your dining experiences!!
Someone wrote: >If you are interested in Italian food, try LOCANDA VENETA >8638 W 3rd St., LA, Ph 213-274-1893. The place is small >but the food is great. I was there one week ago. Dinner for >four including a bottle of wine was $120. I recommend it!! > >Nino I was taken to a pretty good Italian place called The Godfather, north of down town San Diego near the technology strip. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. I felt out of place though because we were the only ones not speaking Italian :-) Price seemed decent, service was great, and would be fine for the whole family. Can someone from the area tell us where it is, exactly, and make further comments on it. Also, would you tell us the story of the litigation between them and Godfather's Pizza; like who sued who, and who won? Al
Al W. wrote: >I was taken to a pretty good Italian place called The Godfather, north of >down town San Diego near the technology strip. I really enjoyed the >atmosphere and the food. ... > ... Can someone from the area tell us where >it is, exactly, and make further comments on it. ... The Godfather 7878 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard San Diego, CA (619) 560-1747 I've only been there for lunch and agree with the poster, it's a pretty nice place. The Godfather theme did put me off a little (I'm not much on romanticising criminals or criminal activity and I'm a bit puzzled why an Italian family [small 'f' :-)] would want to perpetuate this stereotype) but it's really a nice family-run restaurant. Whilst on the subject of Italian restaurants, I'd like to put in a plug for another favorite of mine in San Diego, Filipi's Pizza Grotto. It is sort of a local chain; there are locations all around the area. I've only been to the one in more or less downtown San Diego (1747 India Street). It's sort of a combination Italian market (with some immense cheeses hanging from the ceiling) and restaurant -- funky atmosphere and good ravioli. I don't know what the other locations are like -- whenever we get on an Italian food vector, we usually head to the India Street location. > ... Also, would you tell us the >story of the litigation between them and Godfather's Pizza; like who sued >who, and who won? No idea, but since The Godfather is still The Godfather, I would presume that things were either amicably settled or are still in court. spl (the p stands for pasta)