Some interesting stuff, based on the 92121 and 92123 zip code.
The San Diego Night Market debuts September 28th:
A few weeks back, I had a nice dinner with "DanielT", whose family is wired into the Linda Vista/Kearny Mesa area. During our conversation he mentioned plans for a San Diego Night Market, which I assume is modeled after the way busy 626 Night Market. So just the past week, FOY "YummyYummy" sent me more info on this. Apparently, the San Diego Night Market makes its maiden voyage on September 28th in the parking lot of Zion Market. I recall mentioning that I'd hope the market was on private property, which would give the folks running the thing more control. I know some folks who have gone to the 626 Night Market and the biggest complaints were the crowds (long lines), prices, and for those food lovers, pretty much underwhelming food choices. I'm hoping we get to taste some good eats, not regurgitated fair food, or over-hyped money grab cuisine.
Anyway, you can go to The SD Night Market Site or the Convoy District website. This will be a great organization test. It'll be interesting at the least to see if it can be pulled off successfully.
7655 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
B.H. Chung closes to be replaced by…..
So, I was told that B.H. Chung had closed. I drove by during a weekday lunch hour and it was indeed closed.
It was indeed closed. My sources tell me the new lessees are Chinese. Still not 100% sure what type of restaurant it will be. Stay tuned…..
4646 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111
Green Shallot to open.
I was wondering what was up with the former Mama Jamaica's location. Apparent it's (yet) another Thai Restaurant. This one called Green Shallot.
"Thai Gourmet Express"? Sigh….. Right across the street from where Dusit opened and closed before I even had a chance to visit. I quizzed some folks about the place and the best thing they ate there was some Sate Burrito thingy? I hope this is better, though I'm not opposed to Sate Burrito thingies…really.
5447 Kearny Villa Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
Have wanted to go to the 626 Night Market (even driving past it after seeing Rose Parade floats to scope out parking areas, etc.) but know the drive back that late would not be good; I really am a morning person. Will miss BHChung, but since nothing has replaced it, the parking lot is way better, right? Same with the parking by the as yet unopened Green Shallot, yes? (ha)
Looking forward to checking out the night market in San Diego! I heard about the one in 626 and had been thinking about doing a road trip up.
Sad to hear about Mama Jamaica closing. They served some tasty jerk chicken and my fav mac salad.
Hi Cathy – LOL! I’m not sure that one business going down will even make a dent in the parking situation. It’ll be interesting to see what replaces BH Chung.
Hi Jess – I’m kinda fascinated to see how it will turn out too.
Have you been to the night market in the Little Saigon up in Santa Ana?
I hope they have good food at the night market. Can’t wait to try it.
Hi TFD – No haven’t been to that one. This will be interesting at the least.
Night market in LSG is not very good. I would not recommend any one going there.
Hey Beach, it’s so nice to hear from you! Thanks for the concise eval!
I havent yet visited the 626 market. I heard the lines got better when they switched to the Anaheim stadium. A SD one sounds like fun though I’m wary about how good it will be. It seems like so much stuff gets watered down when it reaches SD.
I have my doubts too Kirbie. So we’ll see…..