{"id":253991,"date":"2018-12-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-14T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/uptown-news-food-briefs-dec-14-2018\/"},"modified":"2018-12-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-12-14T08:00:00","slug":"uptown-news-food-briefs-dec-14-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/uptown-news-food-briefs-dec-14-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Uptown News Food Briefs: Dec. 14, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

By\u00a0Frank Sabatini Jr. | Uptown News Food Briefs<\/p>\n

The 33-year-old Saffron Thai <\/strong>in Mission Hills has opened a second location in La Jolla in a 2,000-square-foot indoor\/outdoor space formerly occupied by Chipotle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The expansion comes nearly two years after Saffron\u2019s founder, Su-Mei Yu, teamed up with San Diego-based hospitality firm, Karina\u2019s Group. Fans of the India Street location will find many of their favorite dishes at the new outpost, such as the signature Thai-grilled chicken, noodle soups, various stir fries, and robust curries. 1055 Torrey Pines Road, 858-263-4324<\/em>,
\nsaffronthai.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The much-anticipated second location of Wich Addiction<\/strong> is up and running in the Friars Mission Center<\/strong> shopping plaza in Mission Valley. Launched originally six years ago in Sorrento Valley by Mark Manning and his wife, Dyann (an alum of the Culinary Institute of America), their newest spot brings to the area an array of gourmet sandwiches that change so frequently, the shop doesn\u2019t issue printed menus.<\/p>\n

The choices are instead updated regularly online and listed on a large menu board inside the eatery, which previously housed Elva\u2019s Bowls & Wraps<\/strong>. 5664 Mission Center Road, 619-269-7269,<\/em>
\nwichaddiction.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A chimichurri steak sandwich from a gourmet sandwich shop that opened in Mission Valley (Photo courtesy of Wich Addiction)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Look for dishes such as curry chicken puff pastries, tofu soup, roasted pork loin and various breakfast dishes with Asian flair at The Nood Bar<\/strong> in North Park, rumored to soft open in early January. According to preliminary information stated on the eatery\u2019s incomplete website, the space will also feature a cozy bar lounge that seats up to 40 guests. 4596 30th St.<\/em>,
\nnooodbar.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The flavors of New Zealand are sailing into University Heights next month as the 10-barrel Kairoa Brewing Co.<\/strong> completes reconstruction of a nearly 100-year-old building at the corner of Park Boulevard and Madison Avenue.<\/p>\n

The project, spearheaded in part by New Zealand native Shanan Spearing of nearby Red House Pizza<\/strong>, promises a menu of \u201cNew Zealand comfort food\u201d and small-batch beers using that country\u2019s hops. The spacious two-level structure will feature rooftop seating and areas tailored for private and public events. 4601 Park Blvd<\/em>., kairoa.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A brewery with a New Zealand slant is preparing to open on Park Boulevard. (Photo courtesy of Kairoa Brewing Co.)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Fast food alert: Vegetarians who think they\u2019re dodging saturated fats at Panda Express<\/strong> when ordering meatless dishes should note that nothing is the fast-casual restaurant is conducive to their diets.<\/p>\n

After following up with the company on a tip we received from a surprised vegetarian, it was confirmed the chow mein and re-fried rice are made with chicken broth, and the vegetable egg rolls are deep-fried in the same oil used for various meats. The menus are the same at all Panda Express locations, which include Hillcrest, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley Mall and the Midway District. pandaexpress.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Vegetarians beware of this chow mein from a popular Chinese food chain (Google)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Keaton Henson of Saiko Sake & Sushi Bar is now a certified sake specialist. (Foto por Arlene Ibarra)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After plunging into an intensive syllabus on the making and usages of sake, and then completing an exam on the subject, sous chef Keaton Henson of Saiko Sake & Sushi Bar<\/strong> (2884 University Ave.) in North Park has become a certified sake specialist. He earned the level 1 achievement through the Sake Educational Council, which offers certification training programs globally.<\/p>\n

\u201cSake is such a diverse beverage and it takes a lot of study to understand it,\u201d said Henson, who sometimes cooks with the Japanese rice wine and also tends bar at Sushi Sushi<\/strong> (116 Orange Ave.) in Coronado.<\/p>\n

The course was held in Las Vegas, and the level 2 program for becoming an advanced sake specialist will be held in 2020 in Japan. \u201cI\u2019ve already reserved my spot for it,\u201d Henson added.<\/p>\n

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

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