Here's a round-up of sandwiches I had in the weeks leading up tour trip. I just realized I really circled the globe on this one.
SuperNatural Sandwiches:
**** SuperNatural Sandwiches has closed
It had been a couple of months so I thought I'd drop by after a meeting close by. I had the Siren of course.
These guys sure have the consistency down; the buttery brioche roll, nice plump shrimp, creamy aioli, a little kick of heat. My colleague from the Midwest still mentions the sandwiches during our conversations. Must have made an impression.
SuperNatural Sandwiches
7094 Miramar Rd
San Diego, CA 92121
Zgara Grill:
**** Update Zgara Greek Grill has reopened on Morena Boulevard
Another favorite that I hadn't been to in a while. They've now got a lunch special, a sandwich with fries and a drink…..don't quite remember the price as I was enjoying talking to the owner.
Crisp pork gyro…..just like Greece! Well seasoned, crisp, enrobed in a nice warm pita. The owner also gave me a little cup of a nice sauce which went well with the fries. I need to come here more often….it's cheaper than a flight to Athens.
Zgara Greek Grill
1730 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
Best Donuts Bakery & Deli:
**** Best Donuts is now Barrio Donas
Heading to work early (530 am) with no time for lunch on my schedule. The solution? A stop at Best Donuts for the A la Mexicana.
Warm and fluffy bolillo, eggs, a smear of beans, gooey melted cheese, salsa, jalapenos (to wake me up), and tomato. What's not to like? I'm sure there are little shops like this everywhere….it's just a matter of finding them.
Best Donuts Bakery & Deli
4714 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
Havana Grill:
The nice folks here have put up their "Grand Opening" sign so I thought I'd drop by. There seems to have been a few changes to the menu from my previous visits, but the place looks like it's doing well. Nice change of pace for the area and heck, Faye seems to like the place. Not having much time, I took my El Cubano to go.
The sandwich seems to have a bit less meat than before, but in terms of proportion things went well together. The pork still has flavor and isn't "the other white meat", the Swiss cheese adds a nice milky flavor……and those pickles, well they add the acid and tartness to the sandwich. I do enjoy the plantain chips, which are sliced very thin, thus making it crisp. I need to head back to Embargo Grill for the Medianoche and compare.
Havana Grill
5450 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
Cali Baguette Express – Convoy:
**** This location of Cali Baguette Express is now Cali Banh Mi
Banh Mi Trung is probably one of my favorite breakfast items….though perhaps I'd take a good noodle soup or natto gohan with egg ahead of it. Cali Express is an easy choice, they bake their own bread (though I think Paris makes a better baguette) and who can deny the wonderfulness of a fried egg sandwich with Maggi on it?
And don't forget about the sneaky jalapeno….now that'll wake you up, right? Again, it's about ratios and proportion to me……the pickled veggies, the fried egg, the light and airy bread, cilantro….you get the point, right?
Cali Baguette Express
4425 Convoy Street
San Diego, CA 92111