{"id":234638,"date":"2018-05-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-18T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/dining-out-in-san-diego-may-18-2018\/"},"modified":"2018-05-18T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-05-18T07:00:00","slug":"dining-out-in-san-diego-may-18-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/dining-out-in-san-diego-may-18-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Dining Out in San Diego: May 18, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

The two-aisle Stehly Farms Market<\/strong> in Linda Vista is an inconspicuous gem for buying organic produce and groceries, not to mention fresh juices made from a juicing station in the back of the store. Many of the fruits and vegetables are brought in daily from the company\u2019s 300-acre namesake farm in North County as well as from others in the region. 1231 Morena Blvd., 619-276-4985<\/em>, stehlyfarmsmarket.com<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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A brick-and-mortar farmers market of sorts on Morena Boulevard (Foto por Frank Sabatini Jr.)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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A new culinary journey awaits chef Rich Sweeney as he prepares for his role as executive chef for the San Diego debut of North Italia, <\/strong>due to open this fall in centro comercial valle de la moda<\/strong> by Phoenix-based Fox Restaurant Concepts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Sweeney became known for his creative takes on American comfort food while running the former R Gang Eatery<\/strong> in Hillcrest for five years. He most recently served as executive chef at Punto de referencia p\u00fablico<\/strong> in North Park and helped open its second location in Del Sur.<\/p>\n

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Chef Rich Sweeney transitions from Uptown to Fashion Valley (Courtesy of Rich Sweeney)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sweeney says that cooking Italian \u2014 and for the projected high volumes expected at North Italia \u2014 will present the career challenges he has been seeking.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll be making my own pasta dough, which I haven\u2019t done in years,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

North Italia will be located at the northeast section of the mall, near Bloomingdale\u2019s<\/strong> y True Food <\/strong>Kitchen. With more than a dozen locations spanning from Southern California to Kansas, the menu will offer scratch-made fare ranging from meatballs and fresh-pasta dishes to assorted pizzas and meat and seafood entrees. 7055 Frailes Camino<\/em>, restaurantenorteitalia.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Odds and Ends:<\/strong> Who would\u2019ve thought that a single slice of cheese pizza from the Costco<\/strong> food court packs a whopping 760 calories? Strangely, the count is higher than the pepperoni slice, which is listed at 710 calories. \u201cI think it\u2019s because there is a little less cheese on the pepperoni slices,\u201d an employee at the Mission Valley location told us. 2345 Fenton Parkway, 619-358-4000<\/em>, costco.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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San Diego\u2019s first omakase-only sushi bar is due to open in Kearny Mesa by mid-summer. Named Hidden Fish<\/strong>, the 1,000-square-foot space will feature only 13 seats and offer dining sessions lasting either 30 or 90 minutes.<\/p>\n

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An intimate omakase sushi bar is coming to San Diego (Courtesy of Alternative Strategies)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Japanese term \u201comakase\u201d means that customers leave the selection of what they eat up to the chef. Here, the menu will be void of pedestrian fare such as miso soup and California rolls and instead feature artistic constructs using ingredients like local sea urchin, sea bream, caviar and truffles.<\/p>\n

The restaurant is headed by chef John Hong (known also as Chef Kappa). He was previously the lead chef at Bang Bang<\/strong> in the Gaslamp Quarter. 4764 Convoy St., Suite A,<\/em> hiddenfishsushi.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Urban MO\u2019s<\/strong> has joined the growing bandwagon of establishments serving the Impossible Burger. The vegan patty is made with wheat, soy and potato proteins, and it\u2019s engineered to bleed like beef. Some carnivores are fooled by its meaty texture and umami flavor, and others not so much \u2014 although general consensus points to a faux-beef burger that is more convincing than most competitive brands.<\/p>\n

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The plant-based Impossible Burger has sizzled into a number of San Diego eateries. (Photo courtesy of Impossible Foods)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Other kitchens around town serving it are Jayne\u2019s Gastropub, Anthem Vegan, Ruby\u2019s Diner, Slater\u2019s 50\/50<\/strong>, y Swami\u2019s Cafe<\/strong>, which is opening its newest San Diego location by late April at 3707 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest.<\/em><\/p>\n

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A number of restaurants throughout San Diego are donating proceeds from certain dishes throughout May to Promises2Kids<\/strong>, a non-profit that provides foster-care children and youth in San Diego County with various support programs to help them succeed in life.<\/p>\n

Restaurants taking part in the charity drive include Bunz<\/strong> in Mission Valley, which is donating 100 percent of proceeds from sales of its \u201climone\u201d pancakes as well as 50 percent of proceeds from purchases of mimosa flights. Also in Mission Valley, Cupcakes a la Yola<\/strong> is giving 80 percent of its profits from sales of mini cupcakes.<\/p>\n

Encrontro<\/strong> in North Park is kicking in 100 percent of proceeds from sales of mini corn dogs while El<\/strong> Crack Shack<\/strong> in Little Italy and Encinitas has committed to the same amount with its popular bird\u2019s nest sandwich.<\/p>\n

Other establishments taking part include El<\/strong> Buceo de pato<\/strong> in Pacific Beach; Cafe 222<\/strong> downtown; Terra American Bistro<\/strong> in The College Area, and others. For further details visit, promesas2kids.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014 Frank Sabatini Jr. puede ser contactado en fsabatini@san.rr.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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