A trio of things I noticed around Kearny Mesa.
Boiling Passion becoming Focus BBQ:
Well Boiling Passion made it nearly two years. But I'm sure with all of the hot pot places opening, other would be closing.
The Missus told me this looks like a skewer and drinking place.
If you're keeping score since 2012; Viet Bakery and Pho (2012-2014), V Bakery (2014), Pho Paradise (Dec 2014 – Jan 2016), Boiling Passion (2016 – 2018)
3904 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111
Emerald Reopens:
I noted in the comments of my post on Emerald closing; that I'd heard they were reopening under new ownership. And so I drove by earlier in the week.
And yes, they've reopened under new ownership. Be interesting to see how things are.
3709 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111
Interesting Happenings at Taisho:
Without a doubt a favorite of ours. On a visit with the Missus last month, we thought we noticed a familiar face helping Taka out.
And yes, it was this familiar face!
Apparently, the really great guy from Yakyudori in Nagoya got his work visa and will be grilling up here in San Diego! So that means two classically training Yakitori Chefs.
We were so surprised to see him, and he us. Really friendly and nice guy. The last time we were in Nagoya and Yakyudori was full, he called and then walked us over to Hinotez 2.
For now, my understanding is that he is working on his English. Then Taisho is thinking about expanding their hours.
It's great to have him in the mix….though there's that thing about saying, "me better than Taka" when we were in Nagoya! Lol!
Yakitori Taisho
5185 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
That’s alot of good news. I’ll have to see how the new Emerald is.
I need to check them out again as well Soo.
Taisho should be open 7 days now.
I’m more puzzled as to how Shabu World is still in business. Never see anybody in there.
I have kind of the same question about that place as well Junichi.
nice!
some interesting news for a cahnge Kat!