Barberella..

Welcome space sex avengers! If you recall the sassy Jane Fonda in barbarella...


This la jolla spot has a chilled tranquil Patio that can teleport you away from all the negative energy..

Serving Italian dishes, particularly thin crusted pizzas and specialties of the night, the cozy interior with star lights and open air seating invites the vino to pour and the relaxation to begin.

Specialty of today was a fig topped pizza with aged Parmesan, caramelized onions and drizzled balsamic, fantastico:


Warm crusted bread with unsalted butter was welcoming to the petite syrah from Lodi that started the evening...


Bold and spicy, with a pepper crack to make you say yum, the feast was about to begin.

Half chicken baked with tarragon and Basting with au jus was succulent and tasty:


The whole mussels in a light wine broth were perfect for bread dipping opportunities:


The earth stone fish special of the day was a sea Bream, brought out and de-boned behind the scenes, the white tender meat was paired with roasted corn jubilee with onions and flavor:


And for dessert, a fruit crisp that was bake with plums, peaches an blueberries, Graham cracker topped and backed to perfection, with a scoop of vanilla bean gelatto.. Orgasmic!


Barbarella has food to satisfy fall the space sex avengers out there and bring peace to the galaxy and the hungry beasts within :)


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Alladin - Hillcrest

Another feastful event at alladin. The outdoor courtyard of this Mediterranean place is fantastic for a summer luncheon.

Roasted eggplant babaganoush and hummous topped with ripe grassy olive oil disappear with all the warm pita:






The lamb briyani dish comes with cinnamon and corriender flavored lamb, saffron rice with nuts offering aromatic pleasures as you eat:




The Mediterranean chicken salad with persian cucumbers, feta cheese, lemon juice, olive oil and a bit of sumac is fantastic:


The lamb kebeh: ground up lamb in a puffed breeding served with yoghurt sauce and lemon is similar to a Lebanese empanada: delicious


With an iced mint tea, the flavors of the middle east are within reach...


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Barefoot bar and grill - mission bay

Hanging out with family and friends tends to take you to some interesting locations. Barefoot bar and grill in paradise point is nestled between palm tree greens and the waterfront of mission bay.

A relaxed environment and live entertainment, the outdoor scenery was flooded with heatlamps, loud crowds and summer seeking san diegans.

The ahi tuna salad was fresh greens, tossed in a creamy dressing with several strips of ahi:


The angus sliders came out with potatoe chips, cheddar cheese and white enriched bread!


Take note of the paws stealing a chip in the background!

The veggie stacked sandwich was quite good, layered grilled onions, portobello mushroom, red pepper and spinach with fries:


The salmon glazed with a housing sauce looked delicious:


The grilled mahi tacos with chipotle sauce would go perfectly well with a marguerita!


A skinny marguerita, a no sugar option, was quite bitter... It even required a Splenda or 2.. Now a splenda marguerita was fantastic... Splendatini's next?

Buffalo wings for the kids:


Chill, relaxed atmosphere by the water, Barefoot bar and grill ha your comfort food



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Oreganissimo

Turkish oregano, Mexican oregano, Greek oregano.. The aromatic and slightly bitter herb brings out the flavor in your dishes.

With a little tangy barbecue and balsamic blend, hot chicken tenders come to life:


Succulent, juicy little babies...

Married the sauteed green beans dressed in a paprika olive oil blend in a sinful whim:



Topped with a tomatillo avocado salsa, the aromatic oregano charbroiled balsamic glazed chicken babies and spicy green beans blissfully awaited for ultimate consumption...

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Tri tip and cheese

Welcome sunny solano beach. A fantastic BBQ event brought out the hungrified sun soaking crowds.

Humboldt fog and figs! Delicious combination:


Sun baked Brie with a rich fig marmalade... Oh my, bravissimo :



The smoked Gouda, powerful cheddar and multi grain toasties with cava sparkling wine.. Fabulous:






The tri tip marinaded with pepper and accompanied with chipotle corn, chili green beans was carniferous!





And the spectacular desserts! A fruit and Graham specialty, deep chocolate bomb cake and cream filled sweets:


Fabulous event, good bites under the solano sun...

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Equality brunch

The equality California put on a fantastic event in the countryside of Rancho Sante Fe.

Heavy appetizers, the catered event has some great treats.

Curried chicken with cumin, coriander flavored basmati rice, coconut flakes and ruby red tomatoes brought a delicate balance of sweet and spice:


Palette cleansing ahi and coconut mixer:


The Black miso baked cod with summer squash and baby carrots welcomed the summer day:


Make way for lemongrass shooters!


And the desserts. Mini apple streudel cakes topped with chopped walnuts, creme brûlée vanilla served in a marmalade jar and chocolate mini baby lava cakes... Delicious:










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Figs and cheese...

What's a summer nights gathering without free flowing wine, cheese and specialty figs!

From the powerful and bold gorgonzola, to the subtle softness of Spanish manchego, punchy smoked gouda, creamy triple creme bries, sharp pecorino's or heavenly humboldt fog, cheese can do the body and mind some good. With a little vino, the soul gets a jump start as well:


Figs from Croatia,.. Delicious...Complemented the cheese offerings well...


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Chipotle vs La salsa

The Tex mex wars are on. Chipotle with it's claim for an authentic Mexican taste has a good assortment of burritos, bowls and salads. Set up in a modular format, any of the meats (barbecoa, steak or chicken) can be wrapped in a burrito, served on topped of lettuce or put into a bowl for the carb conscious crowd.

So the pluses: the barbecoa meat, shredded pork cooked in tomatoe based mild pepper sauce. The chicken wasn't a favorite option, although charbroiled, lacked flavor. The cilantro rice had a ways to go, but wholehearted black bean offerings grilled veggie offerings and corn salsas all great options.

The bowl option displayed below with shredded pork, corn, veggies and Tabasco chipotle salsa:


Surprisingly, no whole wheat tortilla offering or fresh chile or salsa options!

La salsa, a strong competitor bringing forward more of the standard tacos, quesadillas on top of burritos and salads had a few surprises. Haven't been here for a while and the last time stopped in at La salsa was at an airport food run with limited options, noticed that the menu has expanded.

Take for one, more salads topped with beef or chicken or even lime coated shrimp. The roasted bowl salad came with roasted zucchini, broccoli, charbroiled chicken on top of rice:


The Guadalajara tacos: shredded pork with chile and a light chipotle sauce were tasty:


With full fresh salsa bar, tomatillo, pico de gallo, habanero and roasted chiles...


La salsa is bringing forward some great competition.

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Buonissimo - Hillcrest

With a Vespa parked outside the artificial lawn and the ornamental pinnochios and wall furniture, the subtle playfulness enters the space.

Having been here before several times, and lots of food pics in past blogs, the outside patio in a evening is a great venue for a summer's night.

The artichoke with olive oil, lemon and breadcrumbs baked to perfection were absolutely delicious:


A little oil and vinegar compliments the salads fresh taste:





And yes, I happened to dig in before turnips was taken!

The oso bucco on risotto was fantastic. Rich chunky veal with saffron flavored risotto... Delicious:


The chicken cacciatore, served in a bowl with olives, stewed tomatoes and onions and grilled bread was also satisfying:


Semi freddi with caramelized walnuts was dessert of choice:


Times of celebration! Eat well :)

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Flemmings- la jolla

Welcome heart attack! Be prepared to bring your side of lipitor as the food is rich!

Dark dimly lit interior reminds you of an after-hours night scene. The appetizers were flowing, from tempura lobster to ahi tuna to calamari with red peppers and carpaccio.

The main dishes were beef and beef. The thick medium rare steak with gorgonzola was delicious.


The grilled asparagus an sides to come: chipotle Mac n cheese, cheese stuffed potatoes, sauteed mushrooms, were fantastic.

La crema Pinot and borgogne vino complimented the entrees phenomenally...


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Southwest does Italian

In a crazy romantic search for the glorious food under the Tuscan sun, a lonely roasted chicken encounters the fresh flavors of olive oil, langostinas and capellini. Bellisimo cowboy style.

A seafood pasta primavera with broccoli, langostinas and garlic sprinkled with pecorino cheese and thyme... Delicious:


The opposite attraction to the chilified roasted tomatoes, peppers and jalepeños held together by tender chicken strips sauteed and simmered in their own hot smoky juices


Bring then together on a bed of avocado oil and lemon spinach salad, and the dynamic duo is bound to tease your palette in unexpected ways.





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