It's amazing what you can find during one short drive. Here's what I noticed when I went to get some groceries and lunch from Nijiya. I took the "long way"; which meant starting on Clairemont Mesa, then down Convoy, then all the way down Linda Vista to Morena.
Here's what I saw.
Sunmerry, The Great Greek, and Kitakata Ramen Coming to Kearny Mesa:
Even though I haven't done a post on Sunmerry; a bakery chain from Taiwan, it's a must stop on our road trips North and during visits to Bistro Na's. We'll also stop in at the Rowland Heights location as well. For some reason, this past week, I mentioned that Sunmerry was opening somewhere near Convoy to the Missus, so She'd be able to get Her Pineapple Cake fix locally. I was thus instructed to find out the location. Finding the location was simple using our friend……Google.
In the same strip mall as Costco Business and Target I saw three structures and this sign:
So, I got three for the price of one here.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a small chain out of Nevada and Sunmerry will occupy one building.
7951 Othello Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
And Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai which according to Eater, originated in Fukushima in another.
8001 Othello Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
Looks like I got a "three for one" here…..
Palomino's #3 "Under New Management":
I go to Nijiya so frequently that I usually just head on in and then back to my car without a glance; but today I noticed that the Taco Shop in the strip mall had a "Under New Management" sign. Which I believe means new ownership.
Cathy has done several posts on Palomino's #2, but not on this location. I last visited in the days BB ("before blogging").
3860 Convoy St.
San Diego, CA 92111
So maybe…..and no, I haven't tried Two Hands Corn Dog yet either…..
Matador Mexican Grill Reopening:
On my way back, heading down Linda Vista, I took a look at the spot that used to house Matador Mexican Grill which closed several months back and noticed they were reopening. Of course; it's under the ubiquitous "under new management".
I'd never been; though an ex-coworker of mine used to like the place.
5201 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92110
And under the you never know what you'll see label……
I noticed a bit of a crowd on the Convoy side of Jasmine as I stopped at the light. There were news teams and bit of a hubbub. While sitting at the light, I noticed someone holding a freeway sign. And then it became clear. I know that there was an effort to raise money for six "Convoy Asian Cultural District" signs and it looks like they've raised the money and the signs are done.
Good for them!
Hope everyone is having a great week!