Midweek Meanderings - Where in the world was the Missus? Cuscatlan Salvadoran Coming to Mesa College, Donburi Kitchen Closes, and Other "Stuffs"

Where in the world was the Missus?

Last week was pretty quiet around the mmm-yoso household. The Missus went on a major hiking trip with three other co-workers....all middle aged Asian gals. She sent back some photos to make me envious.

Before the pandemic started; back in the last decade(2019)....yes, it seems that long ago; the Missus was taken by the Grand Canyon. When we returned; the foursome started planning for a rim to rim hike and a stay at the Phantom Ranch, the only lodging below the rim of the Grand Canyon. You get rooms by lottery; so we all went for it.....three of us won and dates were picked; unfortunately Covid came along and the first two were cancelled as the placed closed down. Luckily, they were able to keep the last reservation taken. And so, the four of them headed out to Sedona - Grand Canyon - Sedona. With some wonderful photos along the way.

It even snowed on the day they did the hike down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

They had a wonderful adventure!

Spending the rest of their time hiking in Sedona.

While the Missus said the food was not quite "up to par" with Her usual expectations; I managed to find one place for the group that still had open reservations, which turned out to be Her favorite meal.

They are now planning for their next adventure! Good for them!

Cuscatlan Salvadoran Coming to Mesa College:

This one is courtesy of "FOY" MikeW who sent me an email asking if I knew about a Salvadoran place opening on Mesa College Drive next to Homestyle Hawaiian. Say what? I'd just driven past there two weeks ago and didn't notice. I must be slipping in my old age. Anyway, I took a drive over and saw the coming soon sign for Cuscatlan Salvadoran. I believe this is a second restaurant for the Cuscatlan in Escondido?

It'll be nice to have even more variety in the area!

Thanks for the heads-up MikeW!

7516 Mesa College Drive
San Diego, CA 92111

Donburi Kitchen Closes:

So, the first thing the Missus wanted when She got back from Her trip was takeout from Sizzling Pot King; go figure? Anyway; I went and did a takeout order around 1pm and was told that instead of the usual 15-20 minutes wait; this time it was going to take 30 minutes. So, I decided to take a quick drive to see what was happening in the old location of Island Style Cafe. When I arrived at the strip mall; I quickly noticed that Donburi Kitchen had closed.

 Sure, I wasn't a big fan, still, it's sad to see another closure probably due to the pandemic.....though maybe they have the same landlord issues that ISC had.

It looks like it'll be some kind of chocolate shop?

6030 Santo Rd
San Diego, CA 92124

And finally......sometimes there are gestures that make my day. Like this one.

Ok DTF, I'll be back one of these days! Thanks for the thoughtfulness......

Take care everyone and have a safe week!

Comments

[Sandy]

I did Grand Canyon and Sedona in late March. On our last full day at the Grand Canyon, it snowed quite a bit and visibility was nil. I wasn't prepared for the icy trails so no hike to the bottom of the canyon for me.

Nice gesture from Din Tai Fung! They are now taking reservations only for outdoor and indoor dining.

[Junichi]

Salvadorian food. Interesting indeed for that area.

[Kirk]

That's really cool Sandy! I'm hoping it was a restorative and fun trip!

Yes indeed Junichi! Looking forward to some pupusas closer to home.

[Soo]

Great Grand Canton photos!

[Soo]

Canyon

[kat]

glad the Missus had a nice adventure!

[Kirk]

Those photos the Missus took were very nice Soo!

Me too; She really needed it Kat!

[caninecologne]

I hope the Salvadorian place survives in that area.

That's great your wife was able to have a gal-pal trip!

[Kirk]

She really enjoyed Herself CC. I'm thinking they'll be doing this again.