Midweek Meanderings - The Missus is Juicing (from Stehly Farms), Kumi Cafe Replacing Chopstix Too, and Saying Goodbye to Chowhound

Some "stuffs" for a Wednesday.

The Missus is Juicing (from Stehly Farms):

Sorry, couldn't help it. The Missus has been wanting fresh juices and it seems that only Stehly Farms fits the bill. Sadly, the the Morena location closed at then end of 2020. So, Kensington, here I come.

The young lady who works the juice bar on weekends is so sweet; I think her name is Joanna.

I've been going almost every week.....she knows my name now....sheesh.... 

Anyway, she works really hard in making fresh squeezed carrot and beet juice for the Missus. 

The Missus blends the juices with some stuffs....I think tumeric, etc....and either Grapefruit or Blood Orange juice. Super healthy!

It's one Her latest "things"........

Stehly Farms Market
4142 Adams Ave.
San Diego, CA 92116

Kumi Cafe Replacing Chopstix Too:

Well, I hadn't been to Mitsuwa in a while. So I dropped by to do some shopping and was surprised to see that Chopstix Too was gone! Whoa, this one was a surprise. Over the years Cathy has posted on Chopstix Too several times, the last time back in January of 2019. Heck even Vicky did a post back in 2009.

I did a quick search online and found this from Eater. So perhaps another ghost kitchen is going brick and mortar?

Sadly, it's the end of an era it seems.

4380 Kearny Mesa Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111

Saying Goodbye to Chowhound:

Talk about the end an era......

I was looking thru some CH posts and found this post. If you don't want to follow the link; here a bit of the post:

"After 25 incredible years of sharing culinary insights and mouth-watering recipes, we are saddened to inform you that Chowhound will be closing down on Monday, March 21, 2022.

This incredibly difficult decision is due to limitations in the capabilities and resources required to maintain the site on an ongoing basis. Rather than allowing the site experience to degrade, we have opted to close down the site."

I'm certain many of you have never heard of Chowhound....but for me, it was a nice source of dining information after we moved to San Diego in 2001. I had read some stuff  when we lived in the SGV, but it became a good source for dining info for San Diego. Of course there were many changes over the years and participation waned.......I'll just leave it at that.

I have met some great folks from CH and after hosting a CH dinner at Ba Ren I  met the wonderful Ed from Yuma and we became fast friends.

I think my FOY "Candice" put it best; it's "the end of an era". 'Nuff said.

Comments

[Junichi]

I used to frequent CH back in the day. But after some "changes" to the site I stopped visiting. Surprised they were still around.

[RedDevil]

I learned a lot of interesting information on the old CH but when they revamped it 5-6 years ago it became so hard to navigate that I moved over to FTC. Unfortunately, there’s very few posts specific to SD. Haven’t found a worthy substitute. Would be nice to get intel on more SD places (like Ben & Esther’s vegan deli) but oh well. Thanks for keeping us informed with your blog.

[kat]

bummer about chowhound…

[Cathy]

When we went to Chopstix 2 in October, we noticed the condiments on the table and the serving bowls, etc. had changed. Menu was about the same but overheard waitress tell the couple behind us they had new owners and menu would be slowly changing. Chopstix 2 will be missed.

[Kirk]

Yes, many folks left because of all the changes - both in format and in management RD. Hope all is well!

It's a bit sad Kat!

Interesting Cathy....they've been around so long.

[S]

Only sort of sad about the demise of CH. I used to use it a lot until they changed it 5-6 years ago.

[Kirk]

I think alot folks left then Junichi!

that seems to be the majority of folks S!

[Jeni]

ah, the old Chowhound! I loved it. It was one of my first forrays into online food discussion and I found it so exciting. Back before social media, I met people online for the very first time at a local Chowhound meet-up at a restaurant. I hated the changes they made to the forums though and stopped posting.

[Kirk]

I think your experience is the same as many other folks, based on what I've heard and the other comments to this post Jeni. Hope all is well. It's nice to hear from you!

[Peter]

Used to hangout lots at the old SD Chowhound -- but got really cliquey and a lot of people bailed (including me) some years ago. I don't remember what triggered the exodus. Visited a few times over the past few years and it was just a ghost of its former self. RIP.

Thanks for doing what you're doing Kirk and colleagues -- always fun and informative to read your posts and check out your pix.

[Kirk]

I think CH first got sold to a large corp and then changed the format many folks left Peter. Actually, we need to thank you for stopping by and taking the time out to comment. We really appreciate that!

[Sandy]

Way, I still search CH but most of the info is so old… but still useful! Do you think even the old
Archives will no longer be online? Oh well, at least we still have your archives!

[Kirk]

I heard that they were shutting down access to the archives as well Sandy. Very sad to see this happen.

[Lynnea Fleming]

Aw, we went to chopstix too last November after a very, very long time not going there and it was such a blast from the past. The end of an era for sure

And, wow! I remember the days when Chowhound was the place to go for all information about food, cooking, and gourmet dining. Another end of an era...is this how getting old feels? ^o^;

[Kirk]

Lol Lynnea; I'm not sure if that's what "getting old" feels like.....but perhaps? I know a bunch of folks are sad that Chopstix Too is closing.

[Jessica]

Another "I used to read Chowhound a lot until their format changes a few years ago" person here. They were still really helpful for finding out food and recipe information. Sad to see they're ending the site.

[Kirk]

Yes, I think CH lost many regulars when they did that Jessica. I think it's sad that they are also shutting down access to their archives as well.