Here are a bunch of updates for this Wednesday.
Da Kine's Reopening in La Mesa:
**** Da Kine's has reopened in La Mesa. A post can be found here.
I gotta hand it to all the wonderful F(riends) O(f) Y(oso) out there, you are all an amazing bunch.
I noted that Da Kine's had cleaned out their Linda Vista location back at the beginning of March.
I instantly received a couple of emails.....when I went to Bay Park Coffee that weekend Noel came out and asked if I knew about Da Kine's moving..... Man, that "coconut wireless" sure works pretty fast, huh? Noel told me he had a feeling that Nelson would move his shop closer to home...he lives in La Mesa.
Move the calendar forward a month and "FOY" DerekR emails me with the screen shot to the right.
Not five minutes later I receive another email; this one from "FOY" Kerri who sent me an excerpt from Da Kine's Facebook page:
"Aloha Da Kine's Ohana! It's been a month since we've closed. We wanted to share an update with you.
Da Kine's has a new home! Our new location is off University Ave. in La Mesa. We're currently in the process of building the inside of the restaurant. Our expected opening will be mid to late summer 2021."
So, with Derek and Kerri already doing my work for me.....well, it's only right that I go check things out, right?
So, this past weekend I went to pick up some food for the Missus; She had something specific in mind for dinner after She got home from work.
I decided to Google some of those businesses on the sign and I headed off. Once arriving at the strip mall in question, I went ahead and opened up Da Kine's website to see if there were any clues.....and they made it easy for me with the new address.
And based on what I read....it seems that's going to be the new location.
I'm sad that they are leaving the neighborhood; but happy that they will keep the business going.
Call me a stalker or whateva', but I thought folks would be interested.
Awesome work Derek and Kerri!
Romeo and Julieta is sold:
The Missus and I were thinking about various Happy Hours we would like to go to once we're over the pandemic and Romeo and Julieta Wine Bar came to mind. I decided to check out the website and was sad to see that they had just closed, last day of business was April 11th, and the business has been sold.
Sad to see them go; but best wishes on their future endeavors.
4715 Monroe Ave
San Diego, CA 92115
Panda Country (Clairemont) Closes:
I stopped by Mister Falafel for the Missus a couple of weeks back. While waiting for my order I decided to take a stroll. I quickly noticed that the ABCDE Panda Country looked closed, so I walked over.
And sadly, the note on the door confirmed that they have closed....after 41 years. And while, like Troy's Family Restaurant down the street, Panda Country wasn't my cup of tea, it's sad to see a place that has been part of the neighborhood for so long close down. Much like the neighborhood diner, the local Chinese restaurant has always been part of the foundation of a neighborhood.
4455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
And Finally, Yes Golden Chopsticks is Coming to Mira Mesa:
*** Golden Chopsticks has finally opened - post can be found here.
And just to end this post on a high note.
After "FOYs" Elle and Sandy mentioned seeing the sign for "Golden Chopsticks" in the comment section of a recent post, well I had to go check it out. So, I dropped by during lunch yesterday.
And yes, right were I believe Payless Shoes used to be; in the mall that holds Target, Menya Ultra, Sandwich Emporium, and a host of others, was the Golden Chopsticks sign.
And soon enough, Eater San Diego confirmed that this is "that" Golden Chopsticks. So it looks like we'll finally be getting some decent Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings north of the "94". And while I'm solidly in the Royal Mandarin camp; I'll gladly partake of Salt and Pepper Chickens Wings from Golden Chopsticks.
8155 Mira Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92126
Thanks for the heads up Elle and Sandy!
And just for old times sake, remember this blast from the past?
Have a great week everyone!
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