Eating (and drinking) in the Time of Covid-19 - Soup, Sandwich Emporium, and Beer from Bay Hill Tavern

First off; we sincerely hope that your family, friends, and loved ones are in good health.

It's been an interesting couple of weeks for me; I haven't had a day off in a couple of weeks. Still, we've had to make due with all the restaurant and bar closures.

I'm figuring most of you are eating like us....here's some Cauliflower Soup I made.

The secret ingredient, other than the truffle oil and bacon fat; is that I use saved up Parmesan rinds when making the soup. It adds a nice, milky-savory flavor to soups. So, go ahead and freeze those rinds; don't throw them away.

While the rational part of my brain wasn't surprised when the order came down to end dine-in service at restaurants; another part of me was jolted....I mean.....I kinda like eating out (in case that wasn't obvious). So what to do?

Well we are eating at home and such, and many places are closed, but there are lists like this one and of course Social Media, where you can find places that will deliver. And since one of those places and I go back to the beginning of the blog, I got some of the folks in the office to team up and place a pick-up order.

It was, like most times a decent sandwich. I think the fact that we were able to help out a place that is close to home made it taste even better.

Sandwich Emporium
3054 1/2 Clairemont Drive
San Diego,CA

Give them a call at one of the three locations to see what the hours are.

Speaking of close to home. I was driving home when I saw this......

While I'm sure there was a hint of humor here....after all, the crowds on most evenings from Wednesday to Saturday! I still felt something stir inside....perhaps I was thirsty?

So, I went into the parking lot; which is usually packed, today.....it was desolate. And decided, while I wasn't hungry, I was going to make dinner at home, I did need a digestif, right?

So tonight after dinner; I'll have my Duchesse...or as we were correected and laughed at in Belgium; a "Doo-Chezz"!

And nope, I haven't actually had a drink, nor eaten at Bay Hill Tavern yet......wouldn't it be funny if the first meal I had there would be during the Coronavirus outbreak?

I was told that they are open afternoon and evenings, with to-go brunch on weekends. You can check their website.

Bay Hill Tavern
3010 Clairemont Drive
San Diego, CA 92117

Of course, who knows what tomorrow...or even tonight will bring?

Take care and best wishes from us!

Comments

[Soo]

I hope somebody saves Bay Hill Tavern... Meanwhile I'm trying to adapt to takeout.

[Faye]

Can you give the ingredients/recipe for the cream of mushroom and cream of cauliflower soups? Hope you and the Missus are staying safe and well.

[Junichi]

The ABC just announced that they are tweaking growler fill rules. You can now get growler fills as long as you also order food. Saw it on O'Brien's FB.

I went grocery shopping last night for the first time in a week. Interesting to see certain items being cleaned out completely. I knew canned goods, pasta and rice were gonna be out. But chicken too?

[Kirk]

I hope they do well Soo.

Let me do a post Faye.

Yes, I needed to make food for frankie and there was no chicken to be had Junichi. But it's getting better.

[RedDevil]

We are also trying to support local restaurants. Industry is getting decimated, so sad. Best wishes to you and all your readers.

[Som Tommy]

Doing this stay at home stuff and am missing travel posts

[RonW]

They illegalized dining in restaurants as of this Fri night in Honolulu. Take out and pick-ups allowed.

[kat]

take care & stay safe!

[Kirk]

hope all is as well as can be RD!

Hi ST.....hmmm.....perhaps I will do a couple of those. Thanks for the suggestion.

Hi RonW - That's basically he new norm in larger cities it seem. While the circumstances aren't particularly great; it is nice to hear from you. I hope all is well.

You too Kat!