Was it hot enough for you today?

Well was it? Man, I saw the thermometer hit 92 today, and we live in a very moderate part of San Diego! I don't know about you, but sometimes the heat really dampens my appetite.  Can you imagine having this steaming bowl of Gyeran Jjim (steamed egg)......

 

I do know folks who enjoy having a nice hot bowl of soup during a heat wave (and love ice cream during the middle of winter), but I'm not one of them. Neither is the Missus. But the Missus has one thing going for Her....when She finds something She enjoys, She'll have it every day until the woman becomes sick and tired of it. I believe I've documentedvarious obsessions pretty well. But this time, the Missus has got two going on at the same time! What's even more interesting is that both obsessions are sandwiches! And even though sammies originate in different parts of the world, they both happen to be vegetarian sandwiches.

In corner A, we have the Vegetarian Banh Mi from LV Sandwiches in Linda Vista:

  

I was told they make the faux Cha Lua inhouse. I must say, that unlike most Banh Mi Chay, this one has some flavor to it. And it can almost fool me........

Unfortunately LV Sandwiches has now closed.....

LV Sandwiches and Restaurant
6925 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111

In corner B, is the "Garden Delight" from Sandwich Emporium, our wonderful neighborhood sandwich shop. For some reason the Missus eschews cheese and mayo on this sandwich, but adds pickled jalapenos for a bit of a kick. (A side note, I like the BLAST, which is basically the same sandwich with bacon...)

  

She has eaten this sandwich on five or the last six days. The Missus has become a bit embarassed about John and Peter ordering the sandwich the minute they see Her. So guess who has to pick up Her sandwiches now???? I mean, I love sandwiches, and the crew at Sandwich Emporium, but 5 times in six days? And I've got a sneaking suspicion the Missus will make it six out of seven tomorrow....I hope they don't run out of sprouts or jalapenos!

Sandwich Emporium
3054 1/2 Clairemont Drive
San Diego,CA
619-275-1351

Meanwhile, I've got my own cure for a hot Sunday:

 

Yep, it's from you know where, and it sure hit the spot. Also, since Ba Ren has lowered prices, this dish is now only $4.59....cheaper than many sandwiches. I think I'll be eating this a lot more often.....

**** Ba Ren has closed

Ba Ren
4957 Diane Ave
San Diego, CA 92117

Of course this looks pretty good right now as well:

 

But that's a whole 'nother post(yes, another COMC post I'm sure).....well, you can read about Cathy's visit here. Let's just say it lives up to it's name on the menu, "Vuelve ala Vida" - Back to life!

We hope everyone managed to keep cool and refreshed this weekend! 

Comments

[Hannah J]

Thanks for the info on the spring festival! I finally tried takoyaki (yum!) and cooled down with some shaved peach ice. YUM!

I actually took a trip down to Sandwich Emporium cause I heard it was too good to pass up. I was a little disappointed by my melt but I LOVED the hot pastrami sandwich! Since I'll be in the area more when I'm in college, I'll check it out again...!

[Kirk]

Hi Hannah - My favorite sandwich is the Jersey Reuben....I like it maybe a bit too much, but not as much as the Missus loves Her sandwich. I'm glad you enjoyed the Spring Festival!

[sawyer]

heyo, did you guys have that short stint of cold weather down there last week? man this heat wave came out of nowhere after that...
after my midterms this week, i'm going to treat myself some bahn mi...it's been way too long. and that cocteles looks GOOD...makes me want some ceviche too. maybe i'll get both haha.

btw, what does COMC mean?

[sharon]

Wow, everything looks amazing. I want one of those sandwiches! We went down to Coronado and were sweating like crazy!

[Kirk]

Hi Sawyer - Yes we did...though it seems so long ago! I use the abbreviation to mean some photos I've had forever.... C(lear)O(ut the)M(emory)C(ard)!

Hi Sharon - I'm still sweating!!!

[kat]

yes it was hot over here, 80.6F! what a great array of sandwiches!...no to the hot pot! but yes to ice cream in winter :)

[Carol]

It was already 71 degrees when I left the house at 7:30 this morning. It's suppose to get up ot 96 inland so I'm thankful I work closer to coast. :-)

Yum, Sichuan cold noodles. I could go for some right now.

[foodhoe]

yes it's hot here too for us, and I just want to point out to your missus that she is one lucky woman to have such a willing delivery service! We had sandwiches too last night...

[Lynnea]

Hi Kirk!
Well, to get our minds off the heat, we went to the Nijiya spring Festival. We caught the last 40 min of it. It was fun, so thanks for letting us know about that.

[Masa Assassin]

Hi Kirk, I really felt the the heat this weekend! I've been craving Birria de Chivo and we were going to make it but it was just to dang hot, perhaps next weekend. That picture of the cocktail at La Playita is Killing me. I have had La Playitas ceviche but, I have not tried the cocktails before, it looks sooo good.

[Kirk]

Hi Kat - he-he-he...can you imagine eating that with temps over 90!

Hi Carol - Man did those noodles hit the spot.

Hi FH - I'll make sure to let her know! ;o)

Hi Lynnea - I'm glad you made it to the festival.

Hi MA - I just can't imagine slaving over a hot pot on a day like that.The Cocteles have it all over the Ceviche at La Playita.

[melissa]

Steamed egg. Sounds interesting and delish.

[Kirk]

Hi Melissa - It's kind of a standard item at certain Korean Restaurants, that is sometimes included in the meal.

[Sandy]

We were just at Yum Cha Cafe (no cooking dinner in this heat!) and I made a mental note to try out LV Sandwiches soon. Then I read this post. Now I'll have to try La Playita, too.

[Kirk]

Hi Sandy - Yes, check out La Playita

[yummieyummy]

I'm one of those that eat ice-cream in the middle of winter. I'll pass on the hot soup on a summer day though =)

[Kirk]

Hi YY - Hmmmm....one of those, huh....