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Coop’s West Texas BBQ's succulent hunks of meat
Liquid-smoke-free zone in Lemon Grove slangs real-deal Texas barbecue Rose Donuts offers the hangover breakfast of champions
Cheap sandwiches, donuts and ice cream make for the perfect post-party meal Dragging and dropping ingredients at Stacked
Who knew ordering through an iPad could be so much fun? Tiger!Tiger! tavern serves farm-fresh bar food with a bite
The folks who gave us Blind Lady Ale House know their ham sandwiches Mojados de Carne is one of 29 ways to go at Mama Testa
Meet Cesar Gonzalez and get to know his tacos-only Hillcrest joint Shameless finger licking at Best of the Best Quality Chicken
Make a mess of yourself at this late-night chicken-fry joint Porking is welcome, spooning is not at Underbelly
Little Italy's new noodle and beer bar Just say 'Si' to sport-snacking at Super Cocina
City Heights Mexican eatery is great to-go 2011—the year regional comfort food reigned
Northgate Gonzales Market, Tacos El Paisa and Churros El Tigre Hit your vices hard at Azucar
'Tis the season to eat what you want

Monday, May 14,2012
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The sandwich snobs of Rubicon Deli

After one of their originals, they say, there’s no turning back

By Amy T. Granite

A loud-mouthed regular was in front of me at the counter, raving to his friend about the best sandwich in San Diego—the Dapper Dipper. Piles of sliced prime rib, he said, are tender and juicy after a plunge in au jus—melted, stringy cheese and a slathering of horseradish mayo completing the deal.

Monday, April 30,2012
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Las Hadas has an evil twin

Gaslamp restaurant is awesome one night and hideous the next

By Amy T. Granite

I was skeptical about Las Hadas Bar and Grill, half-expecting it to be a cross between nearby chain restos Rockin’ Baja Lobster and TGI Friday’s.

Monday, April 16,2012
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Gelato morning, noon and night at Pappalecco

A truly Italian experience in Little Italy

By Amy T. Granite

Tucked away from the cheese that flecks India Street, Pappalecco is where the Italians go.

Monday, March 19,2012
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This O.B. deli will fill your belly

Poma’s Italian Delicatessen has been doing sandwiches right for decades

By Amy T. Granite

I must’ve stumbled past Poma’s Italian Delicatessen in Ocean Beach a hundred times without noticing it, and when an OBecian friend of mine found out, he ambushed me with two of the sandwiches that locals have been crazy-in-love with since 1965.

Monday, March 5,2012
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Lunching locals line up at Park West’s Taco Rey

No rubbery scrambled eggs found in this breakfast burrito

By Amy T. Granite

Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the cheap—and quick—is what I was looking for in Park West, and I found it at Taco Rey

Monday, February 20,2012
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The Field does fish and chips right

There’s no trickery afoot at Gaelic hideaway in the Gaslamp

By Amy T. Granite

The crunchy batter was just the right thickness, encapsulating moist, flaky cod, and the chips—akin to steak fries—were penetrated with just the right amount of oil

Monday, February 6,2012
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Smashburger salads are flavorful alternatives

The Baja Cobb is spicier than you’ll expect

By Amy T. Granite

In order for me to willingly substitute a salad for a hearty meal, it’s got to be full of dynamic flavors and textures

Monday, January 23,2012
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Golden Chopsticks and the big game

Salt-and-pepper wings are a sure-fire way to get you invited back to the party

By Amy T. Granite

Last year, I was invited to an all-dudes gathering, and I knew just what to bring that would score the “most valuable guest” honor.

Monday, January 9,2012
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Off to see the Whiz, at Gaglione Brothers

Pick a peck of pickled peppers for your Cheese Whiz Steak sandwich

By Amy T. Granite

Leave your dietary hang-ups at the door and forget what modern nutritional science has taught us about processed foods, because you’re at Gaglione Brothers (10450 Friars Road in Grantville; 3944

Monday, December 26,2011
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2011—the year regional comfort food reigned

Northgate Gonzales Market, Tacos El Paisa and Churros El Tigre

By Amy T. Granite

It used to be that when Tony Bourdain veered from snarky, traveling food journo to political commentator on No Reservations, I’d boo and hiss at the television set—cursing him to get off the