The Pleasures of Italy
Caffé Calabria to add pizzeria to its menu By Donna Marganella If a trip to Italy just isn’t in the budget this year, you might want to fare un giro (take a stroll) to Caffé Calabria on 30th Street, just north of University Avenue, where the pleasures of Italy are waiting per tutti (for everyone). [...]
Marie’s Cafe
The real spirit of this diner shines through By Marsha Kay Seff Her employees call the 60-year-old owner of Marie’s Café “octopus lady,” because she juggles so many tasks at once. Maria “Marie” Nealson cooks, cleans, waits and busses tables at her North Park restaurant from sun-up to well past sunrise. The place is open [...]
South Park Abbey
No monks or nuns, just great beer, chicken wings and sophisticated dinner options By Erica Jansma Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. When that time hits, The South Park Abbey is waiting with open doors. At the end of 30th Street in South Park, this low-key bar/restaurant serves an impressive list [...]
The Real Authentic Mexican Cuisine
At El Comal restaurant, Noel and Luz Herrera and their two sons whip up delicious meals with gusto By Erica Jansma On a Thursday night in late October, I strolled down Illinois Street in North Park and turned in to El Comal, a colorful restaurant serving friendly smiles and authentic Mexican cuisine. You hear that [...]
Taste of North Park
Area restaurants offer samples of some of their best dining choices Palatable pleasures are in store for visitors to North Park on Oct. 2. That’s when the second annual Taste of North Park happens — an opportunity to sample food and drink from more than 30 restaurants in the neighborhood. North Park Main Street is [...]
Vegetarian Dining
North Park area explodes with chefs and diners experimenting with vegetarian cuisine Story and Photos by Katelyn O’Riordan The past few years have seen a marked shift in the urbanization of North Park. Vibrant culture, active entertainment, stretches of retail shops and an influx of restaurants serve up culturally diverse cuisine with a focus on [...]
Dining Tidbits 10.2010
North Park restaurants are offering special deals for their dining customers as well as their standard fare. Sample these dining spots: Apertivo Now open at 2322 El Cajon Blvd, it is a eating experience not to be missed. All our food is appetizer size portions of Italian inspired dishes made from the freshest and highest [...]
Restaurant Review
West Coast Tavern operates on a simple motto: keep it simple but inventive Owner David Cohen works tirelessly and listens intently to customers’ desires By Donna Marganella How to become a stand-out in the burgeoning restaurant scene? In a community as quirky and diverse as North Park, with new eateries opening on every block, it’s [...]
Dining Tidbits
North Park restaurants are offering special deals for their dining customers as well as their standard fare. Sample these dining spots: Bar Pink Everyone’s favorite place to hang out. Stop by and listen to some of the best local musicians around. For a complete schedule, visit barpink.com/index.html. You’ll want to wet your whistle with one [...]
El Take It Easy
The Linkery’s Jay Porter adds another original eatery dining mix By Donna Marganella Since its grand opening celebration during June’s 30th and 30th event, El Take It Easy has been welcoming foodies from North Park and beyond to indulge in all things handcrafted. Much like its well-established sibling, The Linkery, El Take It Easy uses [...]
