Red Pearl- Downtown SD

Red Pearl, an Asian inspired dining spot brings to the colors of red to whole new level. A giant red chair graces the entrances to a dark lit interior, that's part sports bar and part dining room area. Step past the sporty lounge section to a private booth where you can have an intimate dinner or sit at one of the communal tables where you can bump elbows with fellow diners.

The mixologist on staff has a creative effort to bring lychees, pomegranates and fruit liquors to a whole new level. Enjoy a Singaporian sling, a dragon bite or a pomegranate sparkling martini. Appetizers include thai spiced calamari, fire spiced edamame, or this fantastic new find. Tuna tartare topped with tobiko caviar, served on a tempura squash crisp and drizzled with a semi-sweet teriyaki flavor... the textures where fabulous:

The crunchy crispy lemon chicken, topped with roasted lemon rinds and served on top of green beans and eggplant was a citrus delight:

The drunken noodles with shrimp were prepared to order, hot and pipping, thick wide chow fun noodles in a light oyster sauce garlic and hints of fish sauce. Stir fried delight..

Red Pearl brings you pan-Asian food, curries, dim sum in a red and hip environment.


http://redpearlkitchen.com/

Joao's Tin Fish-Liberty Station Point Loma

Joao's Tin Fish eatery, located in Liberty Station in Point Loma is a seafood lover's dream with an Italian and Portuguese kick. Paying homage to the fishermen that started the city, Italian and Portuguese dishes, spices and elements are fused with local seafood.

With a full raw bar, oyster shucking sessions are available. On this occasion, brunch was the calling. The casual restaurant offered full breakfast menu.  Starting out with crabby Mary's, the classic bloody came packed with crab meet, tender chunks marinated in the mix as well as a side serving of lump crab.. a bevarage with a built in meal!

The crab omelette, another wonderfully stuffed omelette that oozed out molten cheese and healthy crab chunks, was served with Portuguese beans:

The eggs Benedict, sunny side up served with an Italian spice influenced Bearnaise sauce, home potatoes with onions were equally tasty:

With a wide selection of ahi, mahi, swordfish, and oysters, this fish-house might require a separate visit to explore the specials from the sea...

http://www.joaostinfish.com/

http://www.joaostinfish.com/menu/lunch_dinner_menu.pdf