Monday Meanderings - Da Kine's Opening in La Mesa , Paris Sandwiches Coming to Mira Mesa, and Sau Voi Deli Closes

Well, this post was supposed to go up on Saturday except that I ran into all kinds of issues with uploading photos and comment notifications. Things finally seems straightened out today. And perhaps there's a silver lining on this one....read below:

Da Kine's Opening in La Mesa: 

**** This location is closed and Nelson is currently only doing catering

*** You can find a post on Da Kine's here.

KerriK has been a wonderful "FOY", keeping me updated on what's happening with Da Kine's reopening in La Mesa.

Anyway, last Friday Kerri emailed me, letting me know that "Uncle Nelson" had updated his Facebook page informing folks that Da Kine's was (finally) (re) opening sometime this week.

That's a screenshot on the right.

So, this was all ready to go...and then I suddenly couldn't upload photos! Sheesh.....

But I guess it was fate; because Kerri, via our good old "Coconut Wireless" shot me an email this afternoon with the simple line:

"Nelson has declared tomorrow, June 7th, at 11:00am, as the opening."

So perhaps the delay was meant to be?

Thanks so much Kerri, for always thinking of us, and for all the support over the years! We appreciate it so much!

Da Kine's
7436 University Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91942

Paris Sandwiches Coming to Mira Mesa:

After picking up lunch recently at R&B, I saw the sign for Paris Sandwiches while driving back to the office. I needed to run some errands on Saturday so I went to check things out. Located next to Luong Hai Ky, now known as LHK.

The place really looked like it was open already; but a quick glance as I was passing by revealed that work is still going on.

I was wondering about the place and the name; so I followed the URL posted on the sign out front and guess what? The other address listed is for Paris Bakery on El Cajon Blvd!

I guess we know where the bread is coming from, right?

10606 Camino Ruiz
San Diego, CA 92126

Sau Voi Deli Closes:

I guess I haven't been to the Clairemont Mesa location of 99 Ranch Market for a while. On a recent shopping trip, I was shocked to see that Sau Voi Deli had closed!

And from what I could gather, they've been closed since the end of February!

Even though SVD was never a favorite of mine, it's sad to see such a long standing business shut down.

7330 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 109
San Diego, CA 92111

Anyway, hope everyone is in good health.

Take care and have a great week!

Comments

[kat]

have a good week!

[Jack]

When I went to Trining's bakery to pick up a buko pie (not like what I get in the Philippines but it's still pretty good!) I thought Paris Sandwiches was open too.
I was never a fan of SVD but they have been there forever..that's too bad.
Da Kines...I think I found your blog way back when I was keeping an eye on all local-kine restaurants. They are the OG of plate lunches in San Diego. Nelson just keeps on keeping on!

[Sandy]

I haven't been to Da Kines in forever, but I remember they were "the" place for catering. I didn't even notice the Paris Sandwiches sign when I drove by last week! Sau Voi Deli was ok, but it was convenient for getting a banh mi while shopping at 99 Ranch Market.

[Kirk]

You too Kat!

Yes, Nelson just keeps on going Jack! Be interesting to check out Paris Sandwiches when they open.

SVD did fill the Banh Mi niche in 99 Ranch Market Sandy. Not a fan either, but they were there for so long.....

[Cathy]

We had our first Bahn Mi from SVD (the price was $1.75 and it was wonderful). We had stopped in many times for a bite before or after shopping at 99Ranch; always thought it would just be there.

[Kirk]

I was surprised to see that SVD had closed Cathy. It was indeed a convenient stop when shopping at 99 Ranch Market.

[Jessica]

Wow, Sau Voi closed? It had been there for decades. That really feels like the end of an era.

[Kirk]

Yes, I was quite surprised to see that Sau Voi had closed Jessica! And I agree; it does feel like the end of an era!