Midweek Meanderings: BaLe returning to Linda Vista, Trattoria Firenze closes, and what I’ve been eating…..

Bale returning to Linda Vista:

I recalled seeing a sign at the Tet Festival, but was wondering if it was truly going to happen. Well, after seeing this sign:

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It'll be taking the place of Toan Ky.

6925 B Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111

Trattoria Firenze closes:

I went to buy some produce at Henry'sSprouts on Clairemont Drive and noticed the place was closed:

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The sign said it all. Originally, the place was excellent. The chef/o04052012 011wner who worked at the French Laundry made all his own pasta and some major chops. I ate there twice before the chef left….sorry, I usually don't do posts on places like that. I guess Clairemont just wasn't ready for, or prepared to support a place like that. Too bad. He left the place to his parents and it settled into simple, everyday eats…..sometimes a decent place for quick take-out, at other times, well, not so good. The woman who worked there looked really tired and I'm kinda relieved for her. Godspeed……

4421 Genesee Ave
San Diego, CA 92117

I've been eating at home alot…..

I don't know if I'm bored, tired, or if what seems like early summer weather is affecting my appetite, but I've been having stuff like this at home.

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Just Tako Sashimi……

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Hiyakko Tofu….

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And some grape tomato and sweet onion salad with ponzu dressing…..

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Of course natto and rice with some boiled eggs suit me just fine as well…..

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So, what have you been eating?