places to go…

Urban Grind
3799 Park Blvd, Hillcrest/North Park division point, San Diego
I discovered this little place one Sunday night, disparaged by the Starbuck’s on the corner as my only option for a light dinner/caffeine fix. Just past Cafe on Park, which I’m sure I’ll get to shortly. This little place has a mid-intersection crosswalk right in front […]

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Hillcrest Sandwich Company
3780 5th Av, Hillcrest, San Diego
Have you ever had a sandwich, just a plain ol’ sandwich, you bought somewhere, and looked down at it and said, “Now, THIS, is a sandwich, damn”. That’s this place. They aren’t much for dinner hours, but they will deliver to Hillcrest.
Now don’t get me wrong, they fancy […]

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T-Deli
1469 University Av, Hillcrest, San Diego
Oh T-Deli, how do I love thee, let me count the ways.
1. Your paninis aren’t smashed oily mushiness, all pretentious with mayonnaises people are too lazy to make at home for like 40 cents.
2. You make fresh fruit salad, the moment I ask for it. Not 10 minutes before.
3. You […]

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Carlsbad French Pastry Cafe
1005 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad
Elysa Cafe
3076 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad
What can I say? If you’re in the area. You must go. I’m smitten. I’d give better links if it was Google searchable. These restaurants are somehow linked, though only some of the staff seems to know it. They are, less than 2 miles […]

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