East County

While standing in line for Lestat's last month, I noticed Viva Pops across the street and wondered if they were any good.  So I was quite excited to find out that they were part of Taste of Adams Avenue.  Lavender Lemonade sounded different and it certainly was...  a little funky.  Strawberry Basil was absolutely delicious!  Even though I didn't really notice the basil, this treat was full of strawberries and is a must try!  Their pops are $2.50 each (I think we received smaller sized pops to try), are organic, and come in a variety of unique flav

I met a friend recently at her favorite Thai restaurant, Sala Thai, near SDSU. Their lunch specials are very affordable, around $5.95 and the place was packed with students and professionals. I was going to try something new but ended up getting one of my favorite Thai dishes, Pad See Ew. It was a cold day and Pad See Ew is a warm and comforting noodle dish. The mild, slightly sweet sauce made from soy sauce, sugar and perhaps oyster sauce(?) is mixed with flat rice noodles, broccoli and your choice of meat. Sala Thai’s version was fair but I prefer the Pad See Ew at Saffron on India.

After I saw that DELICIOUS looking bowl of egg noodles from the other Minh Ky Mi Gia review, I have had a craving for noodles ever since. And I was finally satisfied with a visit on Saturday.

I love this place! You can pick the flavor(s) of yogurt, chosen from 8 flavors that change daily, and add any of a super variety of toppings, all self serve for your selective pleasure! I prefer vanilla with toppings so that’s what I did with this 13 oz beauty! The price of the yogurt is based on weight. Mine was 13 oz, which would normally cost over $3 but with a college student discount, it was only $2.53, a nice 25% off! Usually it is about 26 cents an ounce.

One of the places I love to eat in Eastside San Diego is Saigon on El Cajon Blvd. I’ve been to this restaurant with family and friends over the past few years and I’ve always walked out of here full, satisfied, and with a few bucks to spare in my wallet. whoo hoo!

Tostada and Enchilada combo with rice and beans (~$5.00)

The tostada and enchilada combo was Lynn’s meal. She had a craving for tostada and the combo seemed the best deal at the time. I believed she said the meal was okay but from the way she munched it down, I would think otherwise. Or perhaps she was just really hungry. =)

Carne Asada Chips (~$6.00)

Oshi is a small korean restaurant off the corner of College Ave and Montezuma. Its pretty much the only decent asian food near SDSU and within walking distance. My friend goes there during lunch time to scope out the korean and japanese girls. I go there for food.

Unagi Bowl ($7.50) tax included

I was at SDSU today and I decided to revisit an old restaurant I used to go to. Whats good to eat there? A super sized torta sandwich! In particular, the Super Natalia Torta ($7.75). It includes roast beef, turkey, ham, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, american cheese, jalepeno, and a side of thin cut potato fries. Its approximately 4 inches high, 5 inches wide, and 6 inches long.

Today’s review is another one of my hang out spots next to SDSU. It’s a moderate sized restaurant thats right next to La Torta in the Aztec Shopping Center. They have sell basic deli type of sandwiches and some more expensive but really good gourmet “sandos” thats worth a try.

When the cashier asked me what I wanted to order, I told him “In Yo’ Face Sucka.” (thats what its really called!)