Monday Meanderings......

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Labor Day. Here are a few tidbits......

New Taco Cart:

This one in an interesting location. The Shell Station on the corner of Clairemont Drive and Denver Street. Because gas at this station is usually more expensive than other station in the area, I really don't pay much attention to the place. But on this day, feeling awfully lazy, I decided to grab some gas here. And to my surprise........

 

Unfortunately, I'd already had lunch. Now you can get some Cabeza with your smog check! I'm sure to be trying out the tacos soon.

2606 Clairemont Drive
San Diego, CA 92117

Leilani's Restaurant Closes:

On September third, FOY JenniferB sent me an email informing me that Leilani's Restaurant in Serra Mesa had closed. Earlier this weekend I dropped by and noticed that the Leilani's sign has been removed:

 

As "Right Cow Left Coast" mentions in a comment on this post, August 25th was the last day of business in this location. The Cass Street location in Pacific Beach is still open. I'm kinda sad that Leinlain's couldn't make a go in Serra Mesa, this strip mall really needs a shot in the arm. I can't say I'm surprised though, during my last few visits, the place was empty, and Leilani was not to be found.... busy with the PB location I guess.

Bummer.....

Chin's on Convoy looks almost ready to go:

The termite tent is off, and a new sign is on.....

 

This is one I'm looking forward to.

Speaking of Chin's:

I had lunch with some FOYs this past weekend at Chin's on Miramar, and noticed this sign. They'll now be opening for Chinese Breakfast at 930 am on Saturdays and Sundays. I guess they're doing pretty well!

Chin's Seafood & Grill
9355 Kearny Mesa Rd
San Diego, CA 92126

Other Stuff:

I've been kicking back and enjoying reading a couple of other blogs this weekend. It seems everyone is traveling; Judy of Tinker with Food has just returned from New Orleans, and shares some of her eats with us. Foodhoe shares her Alaska Cruise with us. And Kat is sharing a whole passel of posts of their Palau trip with us. I know I'm missing someone......

It's been a nice weekend for reading blogs........    

Comments

[kat]

too bad about Leilani's, I hate when good places close down. thanks for the mention too :)

[nhbilyl]

Thanks for the updates and the links!

[Kirk]

Hi Kat - My pleasure, I've been enjoying your Palau posts.

Hi Billy - It seems like changes come in bunches.

[Sandy]

The last time I was at Leilani's, I got my food to go, and it wasn't what I had ordered. I guess that experience didn't encourage me to go back. However, a trip to Mo's new place is on the list this week.

Where is the Chin's on Convoy located? That building looks almost Wendys-ish.

[Natalie]

Ohhhhhh noooooo, Leilani's in Serra Mesa closing is very sad. I was just talking about them yesterday - it was a nice little place. I'm glad there's another location, but gaaaah, it was so close to us :(

That strip mall is just so cursed. It really needs a good grocery store to inject some point to it.

Chin's looks good though.

[Kirk]

Hi Sandy - The new Chin's will be in the former Pearl Lounge location.

Hi Natalie - I think you'll have to head to Mo's. I feel really bad about that mall.... so much potential. There used to be a Henry's in that mall, but when they tried to raise the lease, Henry's packed up and left. It hasn't been the same since.

[Masa Assassin]

Awesome a Taco Find! Taco carts in SD are few and Far between.

[Kirk]

Hi MA - I should've seen this earlier since we live just up the street! ;o)

[kirbie]

I've been following the Chin's construction. It does look almost done. It's taken so long! I can't wait until it opens.

[Kirk]

Hi Kirbie - It'll be interesting to see what Chin's comes up with for that location.