So, what to do with that leftover Garlic Sauce from Garlic & Tahini? Well, on the Friday I had off, I decided to order some takeout from La Miche. The Missus had been wanting La Miche for a while; but ever since the owner had some health issues La Miche has been operating under limited hours. And the items we enjoy from La Miche are the Mezes are only offered during dinner. Currently from 3pm to 730 on Friday and 4pm to 730pm on Saturdays. Which really limits things for us....especially with the pandemic going on. What I decided to do on this day was to place an order at 11am to be picked up at 330pm on that Friday.
I got there right at 330 and my order was ready and waiting. I as happy to see the owner and his wife; who are in good health. I made my way home; placing the items that needed to be chilled in the fridge. When dinner came along; I heated up the soujouk and then the pita in my handy-dandy tortilla warmer and we were ready to go.
To go along with our leftover garlic sauce......I've posted on these dishes a number of times....
The Soujouk…….slightly spicy, toothsome sausage, with a nice and tangy tomato sauce. I only got a small taste of this one.
Loved the spices, the acidity.....deeply savory and complex.
My favorite; the Muhamarah. Red Pepper - Pomegranate - Walnut, thickened with bread. Such wonderful sweet-tangy-slightly spicy-nutty-mildly sour tones, just perfect with a warm pita.
And of course, the Shaankleesh. The flavor of a mildly "ripe cheese", with onion, tomato, and zaatar added for complexity.
The Missus remarked how much She's missed these dishes; it would have been complete with the Makanek, which sadly wasn't on the menu. I'm going to have to figure out how to get dishes from here more often....I got two shots a week; either Friday or Saturday. I'm hoping for the day that the owner feels recovered enough to open for regular dinner again. Until then; we'll make due.
La Miche Kabobgee
9350 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 565-1165
Current Hours:
Mon - Thurs 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 730pm
Saturday 4pm - 730pm
Closed on Sunday
Most Mezes only served from 3pm on Friday and on Saturday
Glad to hear the owner is healthy again.
Posted by: Junichi | Wednesday, 04 November 2020 at 01:30 PM
glad the owner is feeling better and that you were able to get some of your faves.
Posted by: kat | Thursday, 05 November 2020 at 01:54 AM
It was nice to see him Junichi!
Me too Kat!
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 05 November 2020 at 06:59 AM
Congrats on being interviewed by the UT today!
Posted by: Soo | Sunday, 08 November 2020 at 05:23 PM
Thanks Soo!
Posted by: Kirk | Sunday, 08 November 2020 at 07:38 PM