California, The Final Day

We made it a point to get to another In-N-Out burger before leaving California. So on the last day, we went. And we got those damn good burgers, and Tiny got his Animal Style!

Check out the Animal Style Drippage

Another last one, to make you jealous:


We said that for dinner on the last night, we would cook a nice meal for our gracious host for taking care of us so well...

Remember these?

Stuffed Pork Chops, Yams, Green Beans with Bread Crumbs :-)

Finished off with a "French Cheesecake" from Vons! If you don't know Vons, it's like the equivalent of like A&P, or Food Emporium. It's like the Grocery Store Chain of San Diego...

The next morning, we woke up at like 4:00 AM, and we were home in NY by 6:00 PM! And after thinking I couldn't eat for another week, my mom took out me, Tiny, and Tiny's friend for Korean BBQ!!


Hahahahaha! I <3 FOOD! In-N-Out Burgers
2910 Damon Avenue
Pacific Beach, CA 92109

California, Day Ten: Peruvian in San Diego

Ughhh... one of my favorite meals in San Diego was here at Latin Chef Peruvian Cuisine!

Not only was it my first time having Peruvian food, our waitress was super sweet and helped us out quite a bit.

We were started off with these crunchy corn things

"You're gonna love my nuts"-SlapChop


Appetizer was Anticuchos- Beef Kabobs.... Yum-O


My Picante de Marisco... Oh man, this was so good. The creamy, tomato-ey sauce reminded me of Tikka Masala. Only in the way that it had the right amount of spices in it, but was still do-able for undaring eaters.


Tiny's Lomo Saltado... How can chicken, french fries, and veggies not be good!

For dessert, we asked for the waitress' suggestion and were given these delicious, buttery cookies:


Alfajores... it looks like a macaron, but the cookies are like this buttery shortbread, and the inside is ooey-gooey caramel!

Latin Chef Peruvian Cuisine
1142 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach
Phone: (858)-270-8810


Oh... F.Y.I. The little mexican breakfast spot was on this street!

California, Day Nine: Food and Tanning In Pacific Beach

So, we were in the Pacific Beach section. And everyday we went to the same beach. But before going to the beach, we went to the same place for breakfast every day...

Maria Juana's Cafe- the cutest little food spot ever! And the nicest waiter!


I always got the Fruit Bowl with Cottage Cheese...

Sometimes with a side of one Oatmeal Pancake!


Tiny tried a few different things but his favorite was the Chilaquiles

Tortilla, eggs, veggies, cheese and beans! It was awesome!

Unfortunately, I don't know the address or contact information for this cute place. But it is on the Main Street that leads to the beach!

For dinner, we went to a random Japanese place on the main street... ironically called Haiku (it's ironic because there are way too many Haiku's in Westchester and I thought I got away from them!)

We got a Sushi Roll, Tiny got Tempura, and I got Sukiyaki... really it was kinda awful.
Just so you can avoid it, here is the information:

California, Day Eight: Chinese in San Diego

So let me just say that during out stay in San Diego, we did nothing but eat and go to the beach. I got a savage tan!


On the second night, Tiny decided he wanted to take out our host to his favorite Chinese restaurant: The Mandarin House. I don't even know if it is his favorite restaurant but all they talked about were the Popcorn Shrimp!

We started off with the Pupu Platter for 3! It was all like lit up with fire and shizzzzz, it was cool!


Asparagus wrapped in Chicken... it was a hit!


Mongolian Beef


And of course... Popcorn Shrimp!

It was really good! It was light and crispy, and it was a little bit spicy and had scallions or leeks or something....

After our disgustingly full tummies told us to stop eating, we somehow made a decision as a group that ice cream would be a great idea! Our host guided us to Baskin Robbins :-)
My new favorite!


Oreo Outrageous (ugh, seasonal flavor) in a Chocolate Dipped Wafer Cone!


So, totes happy!



Mandarin House
6765 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858)-454-2007

California, Day Seven: Hello Saint Diego!

OMG San Diego... I was so excited! We left L.A. early because it was raining... booo....
Upon our arrival in San Diego, it was still raining, yuck. But we had some tacos to cheer me up!

Tacos Mi Rancho

I got a Fish Taco and a Shrimp Taco


Tiny got two Chicken (soft)


and two Beef (Crunchy!)

We stayed at Tiny's mom's cousin's house... it was heavenly... The house was gorgeous, it was like a 10 minute walk to the beach, 10 minute walk to the main strip, and our host was so gracious!

For dinner on the night we arrived, he too served us some ham!

We were ready for an early bed time in a nice comfortable bed :-)


Tacos Mi Rancho
5010 Cass St
San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (858)-270-6343