Yum Yum Africa Coming to Old Town:
I saw this on a recent visit to Taqueria Tuetano (post upcoming) right across the street from was this banner:
In the former location of El Charro Grill…….it seems like Old Town is going thru many changes; hope this will be a good one!
2543 Congress St.
San Diego, CA 92110
Bristol Farms Closing at the End of the Month:
I pretty much saw this coming with the mall being renovated. Even though I've basically done two posts on Bristol Farms (Cathy has done quite a few) it's a regular shopping stop on the way home form the office.
So, after not dropping by in a couple of weeks; I visited last week on the way home from work…..
I went in to take a peek and man the place was pretty empty and quite depressing.
I spoke to a couple of the folks that I knew from all my visits over the years and was told that they were closing at the end of the month. I asked about all the employees (I've known quite a few that have left over the last few months) and was told that many are being transferred to Lazy Acres locations in Encinitas and Hillcrest. I'll probably still see some of them as Lazy Acres is a regular stop on the way home from the Little Italy Mercato.
Even the return of Bristol Farms after renovations of the mall is not certain. I was told that Bristol Farms had successfully made preliminary negotiations with the mall's owners; but that went down the tubes when the mall was sold to new ownership.
Sad to see Bristol Farms go….yes, the prices were on the high side; but it was always a good stop for certain items.
Still, if you want to make a last stop at Bristol Farms, all remaining inventory will be sold at 50% off starting tomorrow, January 20th.
I'm hoping they do return….
Bristol Farms
8510 Genessee Ave
San Diego, CA 92122
Limited Hours:
Daily 10am – 7pm