OK. I will try to update this beast.

It has been over a year, and no new posts. True. Things are not as boring in San Diego since I have started skating again (thanks Lars and Josh), but the food situation is still the same. I just woke up at 11:30 pm since I am still jetlag'd from Japan, and guess what I am going to eat? Burrito. At least I have found a tasty breakfasty burrito with eggs, bacon, potatoes and salsa. From a place that is open 24hrs. also, I need to get some cereal, maybe some frosted flakes?

It ain't open til 11, but is sure is good.

Oh snap! Today was one glorious day as I made it to Convoy Street. It was like I died and went anywhere but San Diego. Sandwiched between endless car dealerships was myriad asian cuisine, and I was hunting Pho. I went to Phoung Trang Restaurant and got my Bun Thit Nuong on. the fried rolls were bigger than I have ever gotten, and the pork was skewered, and thick, BBQ'd in a fish sauce that was tasty, but I was like "Who got snapper on my hog?" at first. And me a my colleagues got out of there for under 27$, and we were hella full. After, I was forced to make a stop a Walmart. Man, that place is like a whole 'nother world, one where hillbillys walk with the living. I hate walMart, and am proud to say I have never purchased anything there. I can not say the same for my company. Oh well. I like the pho, place is open til 9:30pm weekdays, a little later on Fri/weekends. I would definitely go back, however, the traditional noodle soup was a little smaller than expected, everyone at the table agreed.

OK, the burritos are pretty good, but they close at 9 most nights

I am really diggin' Roberto's fine mexican food machaca burritos right now. Although the food doesn't seem so authentic (more taco bellish than a lot of people in lab like to admit), it tastes good, and that is half the battle. Nothing in america is really authentic anyway, cause that place would not get as much business if it didn't try to approach the focused grouped out fast food most americans love.

Meatymemorialdaymemories

Mmmmmm, I am still enjoying the fruits of a fantastic BBQ this weekend, I was the only jerk eating a hamburger at labmeeting. I now have successfully cooked two of the BBQ triad- Ribs and hamburgers. I need to do chicken next to complete the trinity. I also grilled a pork loin as well, but took it out 5' too late. I used my grandma's BBQ marinade on the ribs , and the burgers were done in a Teriyaki style, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup soy sauce, two eggs, saltn'pepper, and garlic powder. Very effective. I am still too lazy to make it out to late night eating, plus I have avoided eating out to save money, but groceries ain't free neither. Oh well, I can't have everything.

Tonight could be the night!

I am working late, and it is very possible that I will cruise convoy to spy places that may be open for late night dining. I am really craving food of the asian persuasion, cause all that i have been eating lately is North american food (I'm looking at you USA and mexico, and does canadian even have it's own cuisine... did someone say moose?) Oh, on the topic of asian food, I have gone to two really great sushi places, one you have probably heard about- sushi ota (excellent, and expensive) and toshisan (excellent as well, and not so expensive.) The sashimi is great at both places, but sushi ota does have a bigger variety. However, you probably won't have to wait at toshisan's. It is your call.

BBQ. the prefered cooking method of cavemen

Well, I did what I pretty much always do when I buy meat in San Diego, I BBQ'd that mo'fo. I got a nice "carne asada" marinated tri-tip from trader joes and the potato medley for $15 out the door. After work, I roasted that hunk-o-meat for one hour, and roasted the taters with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin and bay leaves plus a little rooster sauce. That was hella tasty. Had some watermelon for dessert then called it a night.

El torito, spanish for craptastic!

Well, last night I enjoyed what passes for mexican food in San Diego. Maybe I was a little overly optimistic about the possibility eating out and joined some friends for a drink and "dinner." So, I did get something that may not even be latin in origin, the tostada. I am at a loss why you would put tortilla chips on something that comes in a giant tortilla shell. However, the company was quite interesting, and sympathetic to my quest for late night eating. I got about five places claimed to be open after 11pm for food, although one suggestion was a bar, which some may not count as a restaurant, but I will have to try the food first. I will update my list as I determine if these places are open after 11pm, and will write about the food.