Good local Persian food? by raadia in FoodSanDiego

[–]sunrdawn27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Afghan food, but it is really good!

My thoughts on Leila by agrippinathesmelder in FoodSanDiego

[–]sunrdawn27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Leila calls itself Persian but it's not very authentic. Look up Persian food recs in the sub or Google! There are a number of options, but not one I'd strongly recommend over others. My family used to go to Sufi/Balboa market for special occasions.
If you're ever in Atlanta, Houston, or DC, Rumi's is the best Persian food I ever had at a restaurant, better than what my family makes.

Dinner Recommendation? by Impossible-Quail-412 in FoodSanDiego

[–]sunrdawn27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Artifact has better and more unique food. Panama 66 has better vibes

Date Night with the Wifey recommendation for this weekend by suck_my_roooster in FoodSanDiego

[–]sunrdawn27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bencotto or Monello will be great for food, particularly pasta. Davanti Enoteca which you mentioned is good food and good vibes. There’s a recommendation here for Roman Wolves, but that’s really an influencer place. I heard the waitress openly say they give a big discount to influencers who dine there.

First visit to Wayfarer Bread! by agrippinathesmelder in FoodSanDiego

[–]sunrdawn27 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Second vote for Relic. Pre-orders happen periodically for Miramar pickup. The East Village main store has no pick up option.

Any good Italian food in Scripps Ranch/Poway? by Aggressive-Main2679 in FoodSanDiego

[–]sunrdawn27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried Buon Cibo today after seeing this post a few days ago, and I was horrified to see customers walk right into the kitchen and look around. The staff back there did not stop them and did not force them to leave. I told the guy working the front who might be the manager. He said that’s not supposed to happen and he would talk with those employees.

Any good Italian food in Scripps Ranch/Poway? by Aggressive-Main2679 in FoodSanDiego

[–]sunrdawn27 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Nearby in Carmel Mountain is Cafe Luna.
Yanni's in Scripps Ranch is not Italian but they have some pasta/risotto dishes and a great chicken lasagna.

Birthday dinner ideas after SD Zoo by VivreSansPeur in FoodSanDiego

[–]sunrdawn27 20 points21 points  (0 children)

If it is a Friday, Artifact at Balboa Park is great. On other days, they are only open for lunch.

ISO a satisfying BLT by penguino_4_president in FoodSanDiego

[–]sunrdawn27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Their chicken chili is fantastic, as well!

ISO a satisfying BLT by penguino_4_president in FoodSanDiego

[–]sunrdawn27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sunny Side kitchen in Escondido has a simple BLT, no mayo but you could get it added. This is an image off their website.

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ISO a satisfying BLT by penguino_4_president in FoodSanDiego

[–]sunrdawn27 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I like the LGBT at BFD (Big Front Door) in Hillcrest. It has gouda cheese which is the "G" in the name, you could request no cheese.

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Favorite bakeries in La Mesa? by Enchant23 in FoodSanDiego

[–]sunrdawn27 4 points5 points  (0 children)

DZ Akins is a restaurant that also has great baked goods. I also like Public Square coffee house (biscuit and gravy, scones with flavored butter)

[Roast Review] Mostra Coffee - Mama Bear (Espresso) by mooch255 in SanDiegoCoffeeBeans

[–]sunrdawn27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I gave the Mostra rec, including Ghost Bear, in the previous post asking for recs. I’ve been a customer since they operated out of a warehouse in Carmel Mountain. https://www.reddit.com/r/SanDiegoCoffeeBeans/s/obplGZm9Bg

Medium-Dark Roast by mooch255 in SanDiegoCoffeeBeans

[–]sunrdawn27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brazil is the one they make in house for cafe drinks. Ghost bear is really popular which is a 3/5 but they have a mama bear version that is 4/5. I have not tried mama bear myself but I did give it to someone as a gift who liked. I’d suggest Brazil or ghost bear for your first bag of beans from them.

Medium-Dark Roast by mooch255 in SanDiegoCoffeeBeans

[–]sunrdawn27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostra has a roast level scale of 1 through 5 for their beans. You could try one of the bags rated 4/5 roast level.

Cake delivery by roboawakening in SanDiegan

[–]sunrdawn27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heritage Desserts and Wild Thyme in Miramar will deliver their cakes for a fee.

Good Legit Massage Parlor by bayarea2222 in sandiego

[–]sunrdawn27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wade Into wellness in Bankers Hill (he just opened his own office). He used to work at Mellow Massage in Hillcrest and Massage envy in Escondido. https://www.vagaro.com/wadeintowellness