It's been a crazy busy day. I haven't done one of these in a while...so here goes.
Benchmark Brewing Company Opens in Bay Park:
I was driving past last week and noticed folks in the place. This past weekend; the sign was up.
I'm happy for my 'hood.
4112 Napier St
San Diego, CA 92110
Hours:
Tues - Thurs 4pm - 8pm
Fri - Sat Noon - 9pm
Sunday Noon - 7pm
Ramen Ryoma opening in Kearny Mesa:
I had some free time to drive around this past weekend. I was staying away from the crowds. I noticed that Ramen Ryoma is replacing Bangkok West.
I know about the much hyped soon to be Hillcrest location of this Oregon based ramen chain. But hadn't heard they were opening in KM.
9119 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92123
Bonchon Chicken opening on Convoy:
I'd read about Bonchon opening on Convoy in the Eater. It replaces the R&B Crawfish Lounge.
This chain based which originated out of Busan now has a ton of stores in the US.
4690 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111
The reason I drove into Plaza del Sol; was that I noticed Hunan Kitchen (i.e. Noodle Hut/Tǔjiā Xiāng Cài (土家湘菜) was closed.
The signs are still up. So I'm hoping it's just for some renovation or temporary repairs.
4690 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111
If not; this would be the fifth restaurant in this location since 2011!
if I’m not mistaken there is a bonchon in kapolei
Posted by: kat | Monday, 23 July 2018 at 10:56 PM
Good to hear about Benchmark. I'm beginning to think we're undergoing some re-gentrification.What's next--craft beers at the Silver Spigot?
Posted by: alnc | Tuesday, 24 July 2018 at 05:46 AM
You're right Kat.
1-5431 Kapolei Pkwy #302, Kapolei, HI 96707
That would be funny ALNC....
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 24 July 2018 at 07:07 AM
I'm excited that ramen will be within walking distance of my office! Lots of folks at work liked Bangkok West, but I thought it was just ok; I didn't realize they had closed. I'm also looking forward to Bonchon after eating at one in the Bay Area.
Posted by: Sandy | Tuesday, 24 July 2018 at 07:41 AM
That HK spot definitely has some bad juju!
Posted by: RedDevil | Tuesday, 24 July 2018 at 09:52 AM
Didn't know Ryoma was opening in KM. Their website says opening July 20 so they must have hit a snag. Karami ramen just opened in the Nijiya mall too. Looks like another wave of ramen shops popping up. Too bad the weather isn't ideal for ramen at the moment.
Champs has Lost Abbey on tap. Only a matter of time the Silver Spigot gets craft beer.
Posted by: Junichi | Tuesday, 24 July 2018 at 09:59 AM
I wanna try Bonchon.
Posted by: Soo | Tuesday, 24 July 2018 at 11:17 AM
That''' be nice when the weather turns cooler Sandy!
Totally RD....I'm hoping it's just some renovation.
I didn't know either Junichi. I'm glad I went a did a bit of "exploring" this past weekend.
It will be an interesting additon to the neighborhood Soo!
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 24 July 2018 at 01:09 PM