http://www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/articles.sec-100-1-wandering-appetite.html I spoke of my envy of current collegiate food options when I wrote a few months ago about the Secret Cookie Service. Apparently, there’s more to envy with J&T Thai Street Food (5259 Linda Vista Road) right outside the University of San Diego campus.]]> Sab-E-Lee was a food-lovers’ darling when it made the rounds through blogs and Internet forums. Like all popular restaurants, it grew and expanded.]]> Ah, the doughnut (or donut, if you will). So humble, but so many possible permutations. Every few years, it seems the doughnut undergoes another renaissance. ]]> I’m one of those people who can’t decide what they want for dinner. Soda & Swine (2943 Adams Ave. in North Park) is very kind to the indecisive, with small dishes and a flexible menu that facilitates mixing and matching.]]> Two bars, a bustling crowd and libations galore usually mean that I’m meeting friends and drinking away life’s worries. The food’s just there to soak up the alcohol, meaning I don’t give much thought to it.]]> Generally, inviting yourself to dinner is considered rude. Somehow, Twitter makes such a thing seem OK.]]> Valentine’s Day is upon us. Whatever your feelings are about Feb. 14, it’s usually a good time to chat about chocolate.]]> Good friends of mine are ardent plane geeks. When Japan Airlines began service from San Diego to Tokyo, it was not only an opportunity for them to see Japan, but also a chance to fly on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. ]]> We met on a brisk Sunday morning. Cheery pleasantries and hugs were exchanged near the church parking lot in Nestor, and then we were seated. ]]> I’ve always been leery of rushing to a restaurant when it opens. I’d rather wait until the growing pains are over, but I broke this personal rule with Monello when it opened in November in Little Italy.]]> Due to a semi-insane decision to chase a new professional goal, I’ve spent the past six months at UCSD full-time for extra classes. My return to the alma mater meant discovering a few new things.]]> II remember when Ritual Tavern first opened in North Park in 2007. Like the restaurant, I was a new resident of the neighborhood at the time. ]]> When we think of friends and coffee, it’s often about meeting friends for coffee. What happens when two friends meet to make coffee? ]]> Rice. It’s an awesome thing. I’ve sampled rice dishes from many cuisines, and my recent encounter with nem khao puts it near the top of my favorite preparations. ]]> The food at Romesco is what general manager Luis Peña calls “Mexi-terranean.”]]> “We wanted to know if you would join us for ice cream.” Andrew Zimmern perked, his face lighting up with a big smile. “Yes. Yes, I would.”]]> The closest experience I’ve had to Ukrainian cuisine is a handful of Russian dishes, including a vodka-soaked banquet, but I can’t say much other than that it was delicious.]]> Nestled in a quiet part of Solana Beach near the library, Rudy’s boasts usual suspects like burritos and enchiladas. However, there’s a section labeled “street tacos” that includes carne asada, carnitas, cabeza (head), lengua (tongue), al pastor and chicken. ]]> My introduction to Filipino food was at a potluck at my first job. I was delighted by the homemade pancit (stir-fried rice noodles), chicken adobo (stewed in a soy sauce and vinegar-based sauce) and lumpia (fried egg rolls). ]]> Dough wrapped around filling is a common theme in many cuisines. The filling can be meat-based or not; the dough can be crisp pastry or chewy wrappers. ]]>