Now that I'm mostly back in the office, I've started to make the rounds....it's been super hot lately, so sandwiches are what I've been having for lunch. Great thing about all of these places is that they open a bit earlier than the normal lunch hour. Tadian and Rubicon do online ordering and Kim's is just a phone call away. No muss.....no fuss....
Tadian Deli:
I was actually craving the Chinese Sausage Sandwich, but it's no longer on the menu, so I got the Peppered Roast Beef again. This time requesting a toasted French roll.
This was more "hefty" than what I'd had here previously....but it did well....I requested easy on the sauce, but it was still too much for me.
The avocado wasn't ripe enough and lacked flavor and perhaps a bit too much bread; but definitely better than what I had last time.
Tadian Cafe
5955 Mira Mesa Blvd. Suite K
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 453-5740
Current Hours:
Mon - Fri 9am - 3pm
Kim's Deli:
For some reason, I was craving a Teri Beef Sandwich; so I made a call to Kim's Deli and went to pick up my sandwich. It's hard to complain about a $7 sandwich.
The beef was more tender this time, but also much sweeter.
I even enjoyed the cheese in this.
A good value in my opinion.
Kim's Deli
8515 Arjons Drive
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-0370
Hours:
Mon - Fri 7am - 2pm
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays
Rubicon Deli:
Yes, I'm a pretty boring guy......once I find something I enjoy, I tend to stick with it. In this case it's the the "Super Mario" on Garlic Cheese Bread.
I enjoy the different flavors, from the cheesy-mildly garlicky bread to the slightly sweet tones of red pepper tapenade, the peppery arugula. The balsamic glaze fits right in with a balanced sour-sweet profile.
And my order has always been ready for pick-u when I arrive.
Rubicon Deli (UTC Location)
4130 La Jolla Village Drive - Suite 104
San Diego, CA 92037
(858) 877-9911
Current Hours
Open Daily - 10am - 730pm
So, I'm just wondering.....how many of you have returned to "the office"....or are you still working from home? And how are things going?
Take care and have a great week!
I've been in the office the whole time (other than maternity leave). We still order to-go mostly and stick to local (or fairly close) food spots. Family keeps bringing us home made food and we can't turn that down! =)
Posted by: Lynn @ Oh-So Yummy | Sunday, 03 October 2021 at 10:43 PM
I'd been doing 2-3 days in the office, but am now back (mostly) full time Lynn! Hope all is well!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 04 October 2021 at 06:33 AM
I'm still working from home. At the beginning of summer, the return date was after Labor Day. As the delta variant spread, the date was pushed to mid-October, and now the return is January 3. We have done some dine-in, but mostly it's still takeout. Speaking of sandwich delis, Sandwich Emporium on Mira Mesa closed.
Posted by: Sandy | Monday, 04 October 2021 at 07:49 AM
Yes, I heard that SE on MM had closed Sandy. We'd been back to takeout only since the end of July, but things are looking a bit better these days; so maybe....
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 04 October 2021 at 08:08 AM
I'm working from home till next year. I am doing well. Been driving to Julian and trying the pie places. Thanks for asking.
Posted by: Soo | Monday, 04 October 2021 at 11:41 AM
super mario love the naming:)
Posted by: kat | Monday, 04 October 2021 at 03:51 PM
Glad you are doing well Soo!
I know; they have some pretty cool names for their sandwiches Kat!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 04 October 2021 at 03:53 PM
I'm on hybrid mode right now. 2 days in the office and the rest from home. I only dine out for things that don't travel well like Yakitori and ramen. The rest I cook at home.
Posted by: Junichi | Monday, 04 October 2021 at 03:54 PM
Yeah, I was on sort of that hybrid schedule for most of 2021 Junichi. I'm kinda glad at being back in the office.
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 04 October 2021 at 03:58 PM