Sheeesh, have I been gone that long? So many upcoming openings and even recent openings (more on that in future posts) and a couple of closings. So here's a quick round-up.
La Playita closes:
I'm kinda sad about this one. Cathy emailed me when I was away telling me that La Playita had taken down their website. So naturally I dropped by and found them closed.
Man, I was looking forward to a nice, refreshing, Vuelve a la Vida when summer got into full swing.
5185 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
BBQ Chicken Closes:
I was never really impressed with B(est of the) B(est) Q(uality) in San Diego. Even after they started opening for lunch.
The version of K(orean)F(ried)C(hicken) served here wasn't my cup of tea, and I'm not really the type to be happy just "to finally have something" in San Diego.
I do believe I saw what was perhaps a KFC joint in the new location of Zion Market?
4768 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111
Chaba Thai replaces Gyro n Kabob Cafe:
I went for a Lamb Gyro and found that Gyro N Kabob Cafe had closed. It's to be replaced by a Thai Restaurant called Chaba.
Like I've said before, we can always use a new Thai restaurant, but really don't need yet another Ameri-Thai restaurant in the area......so we'll see. Though some of the folks I work with loved the "Thai Burrito" from Dusit....yuck....
8010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
Bollweevil in Bay Park being replaced by isa.bella artisan pizzeria & beer garden:
Yep, it's all lower case....how hip and modern!
I'll readily admit to thinking that this is a Bay Park money grab.
So I asked a friend of mine who is really on top of the brewpub scene. The response was "just jumping on the craft beer and brewpub train". I'm hoping I'm wrong....so we'll see.
4015 Avati Drive
San Diego, CA 92117
So that's it. Hope you're having a great weekend!
Welcome back, Kirk, and I'm looking forward to the posts on the trip. I think BBQ Chicken remodelled recently; I haven't gone there in a long time, but I recall seeing the signs when driving by.
Posted by: Sandy | Sunday, 16 June 2013 at 07:12 AM
Thanks Sandy. I did notice that all the signs for BBQ Chicken are gone now. I read somewhere that it's going to be a Chinese restaurant.
Posted by: Kirk | Sunday, 16 June 2013 at 08:43 AM
No more Korean Fried Chicken in San Diego?
Posted by: Soo | Sunday, 16 June 2013 at 09:49 AM
Hi Soo - I think there's a place opening in the new Zion Market.
Posted by: Kirk | Sunday, 16 June 2013 at 06:25 PM
Cool! I liked getting Korean Fried Chicken once in awhile when I'm not going to Popeye's or Crispy Fried Chicken.
Posted by: Soo | Monday, 17 June 2013 at 01:21 PM
I'm really bummed about La Playita closing. That was the best place to swing by on the weekend and grab a Vuelve a la Vida and then head home and consume that with one or 5 beers, while relaxing on the patio..
Posted by: dereck | Wednesday, 19 June 2013 at 04:12 PM
I'm bummed too Dereck. I was looking forward to grabbing a bite there when things get warmer. I'm hoping they reopen somewhere.
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 19 June 2013 at 06:26 PM