Convoy

Seven Course Beef (Bo 7 Mon) at Phuong Trang in San Diego

Phuong Trang seven course beef - San Diego, CA

01/23/2020 - 6:48pm

It's been FOREVER since we tried Vietnamese 7 course beef, also known as Bò bảy món or Bò 7 món. Our last post was at Anh Hong Restaurant (Garden Grove) from over 5 years ago! We've been meaning...

CT5 Brown Ale at Common Theory

Common Theory Public House 5th Anniversary

06/08/2019 - 9:57pm

This weekend marks the 5 year anniversary of Common Theory Public House in Convoy. Since we are fans of this friendly local pub, we wanted to show our support again. Our last article was for their...

Realm of the 52 Remedies waiting room

Realm of the 52 Remedies (Speakeasy) - San Diego, CA

05/17/2019 - 12:58pm

Realm of the 52 Remedies recently opened in Convoy, adding a swanky cocktail bar option to the 32 taps available at Common Theory.

I had been curious where this speakeasy...

Dim Sum at Jasmine Seafood in San Diego

Lunar New Year - Jasmine Seafood Dim Sum and Tet Festival

02/13/2019 - 6:26pm

What better way to spend the Lunar New Years than with your family? This year everyone met for dim sum at Jasmine Seafood. It was a busy morning with families packed in front of the restaurant 15...

Soy Garlic Wings at Cross Street Chicken and Beer on Convoy Street in San Diego

Cross Street Chicken and Beer with Korean Fried Chicken - San Diego, CA

07/16/2018 - 5:12pm

When I get a craving for fried chicken, Cross Street Chicken and Beer is one of those places that pops into my head. The restaurant used to only offer dinner hours after 3pm but I was thrilled...

New dragon artwork at Common Theory Public House in San Diego

Common Theory Public House - San Diego, CA

07/12/2017 - 11:06pm

Last month, Common Theory Public House celebrated their three year anniversary as well as rolled out a revamped menu. I've been dropping by for 2+ years ever since finding their Chicken Wings and...

samples at Trade Winds Tavern gastropub in Convoy

Trade Winds Tavern

03/03/2017 - 9:36pm

I first found Trade Winds Tavern after my coworkers set up an impromptu happy hour there. We were lured in by the $3 craft beer special throughout the month of February! My existing go-to for...

Belly Flop (Roasted Pork Belly) Banh Mi at Baguette Bros

Baguette Bros

09/08/2016 - 10:33am

A few weeks ago, we had lunch at Baguette Bros in the Convoy area. This restaurant is run by three Vietnamese brothers who added a creative spin to the traditional Vietnamese...

meats on the wire grill at Dae Jang Keum

Dae Jang Keum Korean BBQ

07/06/2016 - 3:12pm

My former coworker (and fellow foodie) joined us at Dae Jang Keum for a farewell lunch before his move. The restaurant is located off the main Convoy strip and has been in...

Midori Roll at Nozomi Sushi

Nozomi Sushi and Teriyaki (Convoy)

04/29/2016 - 7:08pm

Even though I work close to Convoy, I still haven't tried that many places in the area. One place that does pop into mind is Nozomi because we're fans of the katsu curry and the chirashi bowl. We...

cutting meat over the grill at Taegukgi Korean BBQ

Taegukgi Korean BBQ House

04/15/2016 - 7:42pm

I don't do buffets or All You Can Eat (AYCE) much but when it involves Korean BBQ, I'm suddenly more open to the idea. Taegukgi Korean BBQ House happened to be my first AYCE KBBQ in San Diego and...

Dumpling Inn / Shanghai Saloon in San Diego

Dumpling Inn / Shanghai Saloon - daytime visit

05/11/2015 - 11:31pm

The family was celebrating dual birthdays (Dennis and his sister Lisa) and decided on Dumpling Inn. It used to be a tiny but popular hole in the wall off Convoy Street but they recently moved into...