Searsucker @ Gaslamp District, San Diego

Shrimps "Spicy" and Bacon Grits

Our first time in San Diego, we were staying in Coronado and decided to walk around in the Downtown Gaslamp District.  I was keenly interested in this one Thai restaurant down the street, when we walked past this popular place that drew my attention; I loved the interior and the vibe of the place (it's not exactly the best measure of a good restaurant, but the attention to detail and the crowd does give some indication of its popularity and trend) and so we veered off the path and walked in...

It was a packed house, but there were bar seats available at the counter by the kitchen; we love sitting and watching the Chefs in action so it was

a no brainer...and in front of the dessert section no less, (killer front row seats to the food show just adds to the experience!)

So that night was just such a perfect dining experience, that when we had the opportunity to come back to San Diego, we knew the first place to go was back to Searsucker..

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Supannee House of Thai, @ Shelter Island Drive, San Diego

So it was inevitable that at some point on our San Diego trip, we would have to have Thai food; and so on our last day, right before we ran to airport on our way home, we had lunch at Supannee House of Thai Restaurant in a beach town of Shelter Island.  I don't know why, but Thai is particularly tasty when it gets hot out, maybe it's all the sweet and spicy flavors so savory in the summer!

Located in a commercial center, it's a quaint little grouping of shops and restaurants; but be aware, parking is really tight in the front lot! (narrowest parking lines I've ever seen....)

The Town of Shelter Island has got an awesome sleepy beach community feel to it, the townsfolk strolling along the avenues, reading newspapers, and quietly join about their day, it's so funny that it's so close to the airport and Downtown...




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Hodads @ Ocean Beach/Point Loma, San Diego

To say that we live for Burgers is an understatement; this country has fueled its citizens, young and old, on the deliciousness of this All American Sandwich.  And whether you're having it in iterations of Turkey, Chicken, Ahi Tuna or Chickpea Vegan, you've still bought into the ideal of the great Americana and its favorite past time-eating till you drop.

Our goal for the San Diego trip was to diversify the dining venue and its levels, some realivitely trendy, others low key, but all of them tasty and sapid.

Hodads was recommended as one of the best Burger joints on the West Coast and rather than visit the one downtown, we were aching to try it's original(ish) location that made it famous-a trip to the beach was in the cards for us! 

Look up the HIstory of Hodad's, it's pretty interesting  In a nutshell: Founded in 1969 by Byron and Virginia Hardin, opening up their first Hamburger Joint called, 'Hardin's Barrel' on Main Street in El Cajon, moving around along the street until its present location and name, 'Hodad's' - referring to the slang of a wannabe surfer poser on the beach.  In any case, it's recognized as one of the Top Five Burgers by CNN and the only one on the West Coast...



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