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Saturday, November 12, 2022

MARKET RESTAURANT + BAR - DEL MAR, CA

MARKET RESTAURANT + BAR
3702 VIA DE LA VALLE
DEL MAR, CA
858-523-0007

We enjoyed the food and service at Market Restaurant + Bar in Del Mar, CA.  While the food was not great, we did enjoy our meal here.  The Porcini Mushroom Ravioli missed the mark on presentation and taste.  Did not get this dish at all.  The Cabernet Braised Short Rib was good.  

MARKET RESTAURANT + BAR

CHEF'S TASTING MENU

WARM FRESH BAKED BREADS

CHEF'S APPETIZER

POTATO LEEK SOUP WITH PORK SMOKED SAUSAGE

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH CREAMY GREEN BEAN SALAD

CABERNET BRAISED SHORT RIB

PORCINI MUSHROOM RAVIOLI & TRUFFLE EMULSION
WITH SIDE OF BRAISED SHORT RIB

FROZEN SALTED CARAMEL S'MORES

CINNAMON APPLE

PIZZERIA LUIGI - SAN DIEGO, CA

PIZZERIA LUIGI
GOLDEN HILL
1137 25TH STREET
SAN DIEGO, CA
619-233-3309

Had to visit Pizzeria Luigi after seeing it on Diners Drive Inn's and Dives.  Surprised to see that they serve slices that are re-heated when ordered.  Probably should have ordered a whole pie so we could taste the pizza right out of the oven.  The slices were good but not great.  The surprise here was the Italian Sandwich.  Served warm and huge portion of meats.  Delicious!

PIZZERIA LUIGI

PIZZA LUIGI IN GOLDEN HILL NEIGHBORHOOD

ORDER AT THE COUNTER

PEPPERONI AND SAUSAGE

MARGARITA PIZZA 

ITALIAN SANDWICH

 

BRIGANTINE SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR - DEL MAR, CA

It is official, the Brigantine Del Mar is one of our favorite restaurants in the world.  We absolutely love this place and could eat here every day for a week.  On this trip to San Diego we ate her twice in four days and would have gone back again if we had more time.  My Wife would eat here for lunch and dinner if I let her.  Everything is good at the Brigantine including the service.  I always have the Classic Fish Taco with Avocado.  Hands down the best Fish Taco on the planet.  I crave these Tacos all the time.  We always start with Oysters and they are always fresh and delicious.  The Seared Ahi is good but not as good as what we get in Hawaii. The fish is treated to give it a bright red color and you can taste the difference from fresh Hawaiian Ahi.  My Wife loves the Brig House Salad and Brussels sprouts.  The Brussels sprouts are probably the best we have ever tasted and we literally order it every single time we eat here.  My Wife also loves the Swordfish with Avocado Butter.  She also gets this every single visit.  By good friend who joined us always gets the fresh Fish Taco wrapped in lettuce to stay low carb.  The Octopus is also one of his favorite dishes.  Don't skip dessert at the Brigantine.  The Mud Pie is one of the best ever.  Even better than Hawaii versions.  The Cinnamon Apple Crumble is not to be missed either.  Wow....with the ice cream this dessert is the bomb!  The Brigantine is amazing and we cannot wait to go back.
Click links below to view previous posts on Brigantine Seafood and Oyster Bar;

THE BRIGANTINE SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR

BRIGANTINE MENU





FRESH OYSTERS

SEARED AHI

THE BEST BRUSSELS SPROUTS

THE BRIG SALAD

CLASSIC FISH TACO WITH AVOCADO

MY ALL TIME FAVORITE FISH TACO

LOW CARB GRILLED FISH TACO

OCTOPUS

SWORDFISH WITH AVOCADO BUTTER

BRIGANTINE DESSERT MENU

MUD PIE

CINNAMON APPLE CRUMBLE

SO HAPPY AT THE BRIGANTINE DEL MAR



Wednesday, November 9, 2022

RAUL'S SHACK - ENCINITAS, CA

RAUL'S SHACK
490 S. COAST HWY 101
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
760-436-8589
HOURS:  Monday thru Saturday 9AM - 9PM / Sunday 9AM - 5PM

Readers of my blog know that I am a certified Tacoholic.  Could eat Tacos every single day if they are good.  Raul's Shack has some of the best Crunchy Tacos on the planet.  Every trip to San Diego, we eat here one or two times.  Always get the Crunchy Shredded Beef Tacos.  On this visit we also enjoyed the Beef Taquitos and a huge Chicken Tostada.  Prices here are super cheap compared to Hawaii Mexican food.  I posted just a portion of the menu so you can see the prices.  This is a Great Eats Hawaii FAVORITE!
Click link below to view previous post on Raul's Shack;

RAUL'S SHACK

CRUNCHY SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

BEEF TAQUITOS

ROLLED TACOS WITH GUACAMOLE AND CHEESE

CHICKEN AND BEAN TOSTADA













 

TUNA SALAD STUFFED AVOCADOS

LUNCH AT HOME

These Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocados were amazing.  Used my "go to" recipe for Tuna Salad that will make anyone a Tuna Salad lover.
Click link below to get the recipe;

TUNA SALAD STUFFED AVOCADOS