I had spent the day working from home and both the Missus and I were bored stiff after dinner. The Missus suggested a taking a drive. We hadn't been to the North Park area in a while and the Missus was missing Tribute Pizza, so we decided to head on up to 30th Street to see what was up.
Well, what was up was the North Park Thursday Market…….and wouldn't you know….there was an open parking spot a few steps away.
After 15 months of various stages of lockdown……..this was quite an interesting experience.
I don't recall the last time I saw so many smiling people. But of course I wouldn't have since we were all wearing masks for the last 15 months! I could overhear conversations…..folks who hadn't seen each other in over a year.
While the reopening declaration does not mean the pandemic is over, this was an outdoor setting and it was really gratifying to see folks enjoying themselves.
I truly hope that folks can be responsible not only for themselves, but for the care of others as well. And that we won't have to backtrack.
And then we can go grab a Spam Musubi and be on our way….with a smile on our faces.
North Park Thursday Market
3000 North Park Way
San Diego, CA 92104
Thursdays 3pm – 730pm
As for Tribute, we stopped by and took a look at the current menu. One of the guys working popped his head out (with a mask on) and I asked if they'd be open for dining in soon. He told me if all goes well they'll open for dining in in July.
We did drive down to South Park and were astounded at the crowds of folks at Fernside and Kindred……..too crowded for us right now.
hoping you guys will be able to eat at tribute soon!
I hope so too Kat!
Lucky! Were they selling strawberries?
Miss Tribute…we’ve tried ordering takeout from there 3 or 4 times but always a 1.5 to 2 hour wait, so hasn’t worked out. Got Bronx pizza instead a few weeks ago which was a mistake 😂. Glad you guys are back out and about!
Isn’t it great to be able to walk around and see a smile on someone’s face now?
I am waiting until Tribute has dine in again. I really miss their food.
Last week, I walked by Lucky’s and saw him through the window (masked) serving his customers.
It’s nice to be able to see faces again. I still have my mask with me to put on if I am near large crowds (which is hardly ever). Better to be safe.
Yes, they had a couple of vendors selling strawberries Soo.
We hope that Tribute does reopen next month RD!
Yes it is Jack!
We always have a mask (or two) with us at all times CC…..I guess it’s become a compulsory accessory now.
Interesting…yeah, we’ve only been to Kindred once since all this began. They were doing their super spaced out dining and the prix fixe menu–it was really good, but just didn’t feel quite the same experience. Glad that Tribute will probably be open again soon (fingers crossed) 🙂
I think we’ll wait a bit more to check out Kindred Lynnea. We’re happy that Tribute will be opening for dine in soon.