Sunday Stuffs: Ajisen Ramen Coming to San Diego, Bitter Brothers Brewing Company, and Revisiting Poseidon Project

Ajisen Ramen Opening in San Diego:

In case you missed the post in Eater. I noticed that the former Coco's on the corner of Clairemont Mesa and Ruffner was being built out, so I walked on over. There's no mistaking the logo...plus the "626" area code.

Not the biggest fan of Ajisen's ramen, so we'll see. Here's a little fact, I've never eaten at a Coco's or Carrow's, unless you count this one, which a landmark in Honolulu for many years.

7398 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111

Trying out Bitter Brothers:

My good buddy Candice expressed disappointment that I hadn't tried out Bitter Brothers since it was basically in my 'hood. So I made some time to visit recently. I like the set-up, typical industrial-hipster, but in a good way. Wide open, nice breezes blowing through. The beer server was fairly all business at the beginning, spending most of his times with his "bro's", but warmed up after I had got past the tasters phase.

I got tasters of the Little Brother Citra Session IPA and the Prickly Pear version of the Family Tart Berliner Weisse.

That Session was very nice and drinkable, that tart Berlinerweisse was really good, not too dry, but definitely a Berlinerweisse, just sweet-sour enough. I've got to bring the Missus here for this one.

I finished up with a nice Dunkelweiss, great not too overpowering chocolate tones.

Nice place, drinkable beers....nothing over 6 ABV if I recall, great for a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Bitter Brothers Brewing
4170 Morena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117

Back to the Poseidon Project:

The reason I hadn't been to Bitter Brothers was that I've been enjoying the Poseidon Project since they've opened. The vibe and very friendly folks keep me coming back. I'll bring in some take-out and have a nice meal when the Missus is working.

On this fine Thursday I didn't have to worry about that since two of my favorite neighborhood places joined forces.

Yep, that's my go-to neighborhood Sandwich Emporium, having a Grilled Cheese night at Poseidon.

I'm hoping they increase the number of pulls, which now numbers 8.

But don't discount the bottles....I was quite surprised to find the bottle prices in line with most retail locations. And once in a while they have some nice surprises.

Love the way they've embraced the neighborhood....the place is crazy dog friendly and food friendly. I think someone was having a birthday the other night and brought in like three boxes of pizzas......no problem.

I'm wondering what'll happen when my friends and I bring in a bushel of oysters???? For some reason, I think they'll be just fine with that.

Poseidon Project
4126 Napier St
San Diego, CA 92110

Here are a couple of "bonus bottles". Interesting stuff from the Bruery.

This one I first had at Poseidon. It's a nice dessert type of brew.

For some reason; and I'm not big fan of regular Horchata, but The Bruery's Or Xata really hit a home with me. Great, balanced, not too sweet tones. Great mouthfeel. To me, the base flavor seems closer to coconut than cinnamon though......

The 2015 Terreux Rueuze was a winner for me too.

Think citrus with some hops.

This one however, really

Comments

[kat]

nice roundup:)

[jack]

Great post Kirk. I love all three places...and I'm down for some oysters and beers!

[Caninecologne]

My husband would really like Butter Brothers. Thanks for the rec.

[Junichi]

Bitter Brothers is my favorite brewery in the area. They just expanded their hours too! Wish Karl Strauss were open later too.

[Kirk]

Thanks Kat!

Hey Jack - I'll try it out and see what happens!

Yes, definitely take Bert there CC!

I can see why Junichi. Though I prefer beer bars because of the variety.