Bruschetta @ Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant
Best Things I Ate This Month: July 2015
Some of the best foods are bone simple. That’s not saying chef Ted Smith didn’t work for his awesome bruschetta. He simply didn’t over-work, which is a common downfall. This is toasted levain bread, Bucherondin goat cheese whipped to give it an almost mascarpone texture, apricot-ginger jam with lemon zest, halved cherries (Rainer and Bing) glazed in a kumquat simple cyrup and a little micro-arugula for bite. It’s a moaner.
Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant, 2202 4th Ave., Bankers Hill, 619.231.0222
Short Rib Sandwich @ Double Standard
Best Things I Ate This Month: July 2015
Next month I’m reviewing Double Standard, which is under the stewardship of one hell of a young and talented chef, Chris Gentile. Not everything was perfect, but this sandwich was—braised short rib with caramelized onions and smoked gouda. Rich, decadent lunch doesn’t get much better.
Double Standard, 695 6th Ave., Downtown, 619-269-9676
Grouper @ Catalina Offshore
Best Things I Ate This Month: July 2015
One of San Diego’s best seafood operations, Catalina Offshore is becoming a buzzy hangout for people who truly love good, responsible food. Every day, you’ll see chef, local food lovers and fishermen picking over the day’s fresh catch. And in the corner is fishmonger Tommy Gomes with his display kitchen, usually sautéing up fish for everyone to try. This grouper—prepared simply with salsa—was excellent. If you like seafood, and don’t want it loaded with chemicals from some unknown country of origin, you should start making Catalina Offshore a regular stop.
Catalina Offshore, 5202 Lovelock St., Morena, 619.297.9797
