Someone wrote: > > Someone wrote: > > >I will be going to San Diego in early October. Does anyone have any > >suggestions for great restaurants not to be missed? Not too expensive, > >preferably entrees under $20. I am interested in Mexican, Italian and > >any regional restaurants. > > I saw a reply to this with a reference to the Zagat guide, but I feel you can do > better... Some of these may be in Zagat, but that guide is way after the fact... Good point, Pamplemousse Grill isn't listed (currently the hotest upscale restaurant in SD County) and Laurel isn't listed in the "30 most popular" (and it's been around for ~two-three years now and was the hotest until Pamplemousse replaced it). Some restaurants made Zagat's top 30 that I truly detest, but in looking at Zagat's reviews, negative comments were included for those. > Italian... Lotsa places in the Gaslamp Quarter (Downtown)... One of my favorites.. > Fio's A good choice, I'd also include Blue Point Coastal, La Strada, Bella Luna, Osteria Pannevino. Trattoria Mama Anna has gotten rave reviews, but I haven't been there. > Some California-type places... California Cuisine (Hillcrest) and Kemo Sabe > (Hillcrest) which is Cali meets Thai... California Cuisine had been uneven for many years, the last few times I've been back they seemed to have been rejuvinated, lunch can be a bargain (be sure to sit on the patio). I don't find Kimo Sabe as compelling, prefering Bonzai Cantina (Pacific Rim) or Park House Eatery (Southwestern) instead. > If you have the chance to go to Tijuana, absolutely the place not to miss > is Cien Anos.... Agree 100% Mike
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