Man, was it hot this weekend or what? And even worse was the humidity!
It actually hit 96 in Bay Park! Crazy.....
So, I've been mainly surviving on cold tofu and salads! But of course this weather was perfect for some Poke. So, after hitting up the Little Italy Mercado, then Nijiya, I drove up to the Market at HFS to pick up some poke. I got there 15 minutes before opening and was the sixth person in line! I'm thinking that a lot of folks had the same idea.
I got the Shoyu Ahi and the Kimchi Ahi, also a Medium Bowl with brown rice, fish in a separate container. I'd be packing the Missus Her lunch and dropping it off at work for Her......and She has some specific requirements for the bowl.
All the Ahi products are now $25.99 a pound.
Anyway, here's what I got.
The quality of the ahi wasn't quite as good as what I'd had on previous visits; with more "sugi" (connective tissue) than usual.
For some reason, I enjoyed the kimchi ahi...perhaps it was the spice and savory components, which was pretty good. It was quite refreshing served ice cold.
The Missus enjoyed Her "yoso-Eats" lunch delivery.
I'm guessing we'll be hitting up HFS a lot more during this heatwave.
The Market at HFS
6491 Weathers Place
San Diego, CA 92121
I'm so happy that Zgara Greek Grill reopened just over 2 years ago (as did the Market at HFS). It's fairly close by and a convenient stop. Eric looked happy and said business was good.
And I was happy, because my Pork Gyro was as good as ever.
It really hit the spot. Love the crisp edges on the hand made pork gyros.
Zgara Greek Grill
1229 Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92110
While I was waiting for my pork gyro I got the weirdest craving....so I walked over to Andres Latin Market......
And bought me an Inca Cola.......I mean really, I don't drink soda these days, and I'll have Inca Cola when we're in Peru. Not sure why I "just needed it" on this day!
But along with the pork gyro; that "bubble-gummy" sweetness really hit the spot.
Can you say "aaaahhhhhh"?
Andrés Latin Market
1249 Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92110
I hope everyone manages to keep cool and comfortable during this heatwave!
stay cool!
Posted by: kat | Monday, 05 September 2022 at 03:11 PM
HFS is on an almost weekly rotation for us now. Not only for poke, but we also stop there for fish fillets or the heads/collars for soup. I have noticed the gradual increase in price but the fish case still is pretty competitive. Speaking of fish, have you been to Tommy Gome's new place?
Posted by: Jason | Monday, 05 September 2022 at 10:46 PM
Thanks Kat!
I gotta go visit Tommy at his new place Jason!
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 06 September 2022 at 11:09 AM
The worst part were the evenings. It was still 90 degrees at 10pm over the weekend! I've been surviving with cold soba, tofu and barley tea.
Posted by: Junichi | Tuesday, 06 September 2022 at 02:36 PM
And when there's no breeze, you just kinda stew Junichi! Hope you're managing ok.
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 06 September 2022 at 07:15 PM
When the weather is triple digits a nice bowl of Soba will soak up the heat.
Posted by: nhbilly | Thursday, 15 September 2022 at 12:31 PM
A classic choice Billy! It’s great to hear from you. I hope all is well!
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 15 September 2022 at 04:19 PM