{"id":232865,"date":"2015-04-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-04-10T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/dining-out-in-san-diego-april-10-2015\/"},"modified":"2015-04-10T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-04-10T07:00:00","slug":"dining-out-in-san-diego-april-10-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/dining-out-in-san-diego-april-10-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Dining Out in San Diego \u2013 April 10, 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

Por Frank Sabatini Jr.<\/p>\n

San Diego\u2019s barbecue scene is about to expand when Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill<\/strong><\/a> finishes remodeling the space previously occupied by Randy Jones All American Sports Grill<\/strong> en el Hazard Center<\/strong> en el Valle de la Misi\u00f3n. The Moorpark, California, chain makes its local debut in May with ribs, steaks, brisket, burgers, poultry and fish cooked over oak fire. A full bar using freshly squeezed fruit juices will also be in place, along with \u201ctailgate service\u201d that allows customers to pick up their orders from the restaurant\u2019s parking lot before heading to the ball parks. 7150 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 215, <\/em>woodranch.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Vegans with a sweet tooth can feast on donuts free of animal products at Nomad Donuts<\/strong><\/a>, which just introduced several varieties using plant-based milks and shortenings in lieu of dairy. A few different flavors will rotate through the selection daily, such as ube-taro coconut and strawberry-raspberry lemonade. According to co-owner Brad Keiller, \u201cYou can barely tell the difference if you put them side by side to our non-vegan donuts.\u201d 4504 30th St., 619-431-5000<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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La Jolla has a new rooftop restaurant in the redesigned La Plaza Center<\/strong> at Wall and Girard streets. Launched by Whisknladle Hospitality, the 3,700-square-foot Catania <\/strong><\/a>gives diners a taste of coastal Italian cuisine, based on a two-week culinary road trip through Italy taken by owner Arturo Kassel and company chef Ryan Johnston plus subsequent visits they\u2019ve made. Helming the kitchen is Executive Chef Vince Schofield, a San Francisco transplant who brings to the table quail with sage and prosciutto, clam pies, house-made pastas and Neapolitan-style pizzas. 7863 Girard Ave., 858-551-5105<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Chillax roll from Sabuku Sushi (Courtesy Sabuku)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In an effort to gauge customer satisfaction on its food, Sabuku Sushi<\/strong><\/a> in Normal Heights has launched a monthly series of \u201csushi smackdowns\u201d that allow guests to sample and rate 17 menu items for $35. The tasting includes things like \u201cno-so-miso soup,\u201d bite-size rolls, sashimi, desserts and more. Since starting the promotion a couple months ago, the restaurant\u2019s bacon rolls have netted the highest points. The next smackdown is scheduled for 6 p.m., April 20. Also in the pipeline: Guest brewers are coming in once a month to match their suds to sushi rolls crafted specifically for those events. The lineup includes Stone Brewing Company<\/strong> on April 27 and Mother Earth Brew Company<\/strong> on May 18. Prices for the pairings range from $16 to $20. 3027 Adams Ave., 619-281-9700<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Heart and Trotter proprietors Trey Nichols (left) and James Holtslag. (Courtesy Heart and Trotter)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After many delays, the long-awaited Heart and Trotter <\/strong><\/a>has opened in North Park with a meat case stocked with various cuts of chicken, beef, lamb and pork. The whole-animal butchery launched a couple years ago as an online meat supplier by college pals Trey Nichols and James Holtslag. It has since relied partly on funds raised through Kickstarter before it could move into a retail space. In addition to raw meats, customers can also purchase pates and head cheese prepared in-house. A beer and wine license is in the works as well as butchering classes that will begin in a couple months. 2855 El Caj\u00f3n Blvd., 619-564-8976<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Cannonball restaurant offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean at Belmont Park.
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What\u2019s being touted as \u201cthe largest oceanfront sushi rooftop in San Diego\u201d is Cannonball<\/strong><\/a> at Belmont Park in south Mission Beach, due to open April 1. Overlooking the boardwalk, the 9,400-square-foot space will be marked by aquatic-themed design elements and a glass-enclosed \u201csushi cube\u201d for diners wishing to partake in traditional Japanese rolls. The restaurant will also feature an array of share plates capturing Pacific Rim specialties along with craft cocktails tailored to oceanfront lounging. 3105 Oceanfront Walk, 858-228-9304<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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In honor of Mexico\u2019s long-celebrated National Children Day (El Dia Del Ni\u00f1o), kids and teens 18 years or younger can land a free ice cream sundae from 11 a.m. to midnight, April 30 at Don Chido<\/strong><\/a> in the Gaslamp District. 527 Fifth Ave., 619-232-8226<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u2014Frank Sabatini Jr. puede ser contactado en fsabatini@san.rr.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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