{"id":253632,"date":"2018-09-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-07T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/uptown-news-food-briefs-sept-7-2018\/"},"modified":"2018-09-07T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-09-07T07:00:00","slug":"uptown-news-food-briefs-sept-7-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/uptown-news-food-briefs-sept-7-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Uptown News Food Briefs: Sept. 7, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

El Friars Mission Center <\/strong>shopping plaza in Mission Valley will soon be home to the third San Diego location of Wich Addiction<\/strong>, a gourmet sandwich shop lauded for its house-roasted meats and assorted aiolis. The eatery will replace Elva\u2019s Bowls & Wraps<\/strong>, which closed Aug. 31 because of an impending 25 percent rent increase, according to proprietor Melvin Fleschman. The property is owned by Regency Centers Corporation.<\/p>\n

Wich Addiction was first launched six years ago in Sorrento Valley before branching into Torrey Pines. It is owned and operated by Mark Manning and his wife, Dyann, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who serves as chef. Her sandwiches capture everything from hand-breaded fried chicken, and eggs with artichokes, to steak, seared salmon and braised pork. Creative salads and burritos filled with a variety of proteins, such as Virginia baked ham, are also on the menu.<\/p>\n

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This chimichurri steak sandwich hails from a gourmet deli that\u2019s heading to metro San Diego.
(Courtesy of Wich Addiction)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Manning expects to open the new location by mid-October, adding that he hopes to launch several more outlets throughout San Diego if the market permits. 5664 Mission Center Road<\/em>, wichaddiction.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Restaurateur Frankie Terzoli, a former contestant of Bravo\u2019s \u201cTop Chef\u201d (season two), is in the midst of moving his Fishmonger\u2019s Market & Seafood Bar<\/strong> from Middletown to either Hillcrest or North Park. He opened the restaurant and fish deli last year within 57 grados<\/strong> wine and beer bar but told us that he decided to pull out of the Hancock Street location because \u201cit wasn\u2019t a good fit for the concept.\u201d As a result, he\u2019s currently sizing up addresses formerly occupied by Blue Fourno Grill<\/strong> y Perd\u00f3n mi franc\u00e9s<\/strong>, both in Hillcrest, and Paesano<\/strong> en Parque Norte.<\/p>\n

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South Park will see the arrival of its first Indian restaurant in the Juniper Street space that was last occupied by Firehorse Asian Bistro<\/strong>. Due to open in a few months, Curryosity<\/strong> will play off its whimsical name with a wide selection of mild and spicy curry dishes conceived by Raj Mutti, who also owns Sal\u00f3n de especias<\/strong> in Pacific Beach. The menu promises plenty of vegan and gluten-free options as well. 3023 Juniper St<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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What was the short-lived Craft & Sea in North Park is now Aburi Sushi,<\/strong> where dishes such as salmon skin salad and braised short rib buns are preludes to a decent selection of crafty sushi rolls and teppanyaki entrees. The business was launched by two former employees of the former Cafe Japengo: sushi master James Holder and chef \u201cBig Mike.\u201d Holder also runs James\u2019 Place at UCSD. 3396 30th St.,
\n619-892-7210, aburinorthpark.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The two-piece uni roll at the new Aburi Sushi (Yelp)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Trendy avocado toast will rise to a whole new level at the upcoming Son of a Toast<\/strong>, an eatery due to open in a former North Park tattoo parlor this fall. Spearheaded by chef Gaston Corbala, who co-founded Grater Grilled Cheese<\/strong> before selling his share of the company, the menu will spotlight the open-face dish in a variety of sweet and savory ways.<\/p>\n

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A restaurant devoted to open-face toast creations is coming to North Park. (Instagram)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Corbala will source his breads from wholesaler Sadie Rose Baking Company and top them with\u00a0 everything from fresh avocado with muddled eggs to salmon, smoked turkey, artisan cheeses, peanut butter and seasonal fruits. Mocktails, coffee drinks and yogurt parfaits will also be available. 3066 University Ave<\/em>.,
\nsonofatoast.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Another poke eatery has landed in Hillcrest, this time in the Mercado HUB Hillcrest<\/strong>. Still in its soft opening, Poke Zip <\/strong>allows customers to craft their own bowls by choosing from a selection of seafood, sauces and toppings. Proteins include octopus, yellowtail, albacore and salmon. Tofu is also available, along with Hawaiian beverages and macaron ice cream sandwiches. 1080 University Ave., 619-230-5975<\/em>, pokezip.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The latest place for poke in Hillcrest (Foto por Frank Sabatini Jr.)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u00a0<\/em>\u2014Frank Sabatini Jr. puede ser contactado en\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>fsabatini@san.rr.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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