San Diego Gal--Erin Knows San Diego

Vegetarian vs. Meaty Dish San Diego: A Battle!

Veggie vs. Meaty! 3 Amazing, filling, satisfying Vegetarian dishes VERSUS their original, meaty versions!
 
Vegetarian options:
1 Shepherd's Pie -- STARLITE LOUNGE -- they make ti with lots of veggies and veggie sausage, topped with mashed potatoes
www.starlitesandiego.com
 
2 Mango Mock Chicken with Brown Rice -- TAO -- eh.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tao-san-diego
 
3 Black Bean Burger -- NEIGHBORHOOD -- pretty tasty burger with a kick, mushrooms, cheese, crispy leeks.
www.neighborhoodsd.com
 
Meaty Alternatives:
 
1 Real Shepherd's Pie -- RITUAL TAVERN -- So comforting and rich with Niman Ranch beef + lamb
http://ritualtavern.com/
 
2 Kung Pao chicken (and orange chicken) -- DUMPLING INN -- Convoy Street with real-deal chinese ina no-frills dining room. Pork dumplings to dor too!
 
3 Old Fashioned Cheeseburger -- STATION TAVERN -- nice 1/3 lb. burger with cheddar and all the fixins for around $6, add tater tots for a few extra bucks. YUM!
http://www.stationtavern.com/menu.html

5 Super-Duper Cheap Food + Drinks Deals San Diego!

5 Super-Duper Cheap Food + Booze Deals San Diego!
More at: www.erinKnowsSanDiego.com
 
 
Nunu's -- wacky Tuesdays = $2 drinks all night!
http://nunuscocktails.com/specials.htm
 
San Tropez Bistro -- $5 bottomless mimosas all day Sundays. Love their pastries and quiche, too. mmm!
http://www.sttropezbistro.com/
 
Ono Sushi -- WEd Night = $1 sake all night and half off all appetizers
http://www.onosushi.com/specials/
 
PIzza Port Solana Beach -- $1 pulled pork ers on Monday nights
www.pizzaport.com
 
Funky Garcias -- WEd night = half price apps+drinks all night, Sundays = $1 mimosas...order the sopes -- yum!
http://www.funkygarcias.com/

Last Minute Valentine's Day Ideas in San Diego

Last Minute Valentie's Day Ideas for couples AND singles!
 
Last-minute Valentine's Day San Diego: These places still have reservations!
Romeo and Julietplaying at Lyceum theater
http://www.sandiegoballet.org/season.htm
 
Jayne's Gastropub -- sweet, romantic, simple bistro perfect for Valentine's Day. I love the 2 tiny tables in the window int he bar area. so cute!
www.jaynesgastropub.com
 
Candelas -- a;; candle-lit restaurant downtown with upscale Mexican menu.
http://www.candelas-sd.com/
 
 
If your Single in San Diego:
Burlesque show -- hell on heels does a "hanky panky" show on Feb 13 at Brick by Brick.
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=17187655&blogId=524662607
 
Whistlestop Bar -- Booty Basement on Saturday night + single people unite with Too Many Creeps on Sunday
http://www.whistlestopbar.com/
 
Shakespeare's Pub Trivia Night -- test your pop music trivia knowledge sunday night: great fish and chips, too!
http://www.shakespearepub.com/

new Restaurnts open in San Diego: East Village, Downtown, Hillcrest (kips!), North Park and Carlsbad

LOTS of new restaurant openings lately!
5 New spots to Try:
 
Toast:
http://www.toastenoteca.com/
 
Pizzeria Bruno:
http://pizzeriabrunosd.com/
 
Wellington:
http://thewellingtonsd.com/
 
The Counter
http://www.thecounterburger.com/concept/
 
North Park Fish Market
http://www.northparkfish.com/index.htm
 
Kips Hillcrest finally open!!!

 
Coming Soon:
Fluxx (where Aubergine ued to be)
Searsucker (where Z Gallerie used to be)
Quality Social (where Exy used to be)
Banker's Hill Bar and Restaurant (where MOdus used to be)
Barrio Star -- also in Banker's Hill
El Take it Easy -- in North Park