San Diego is pretty nice

Here for a week on business. Flew into LAX Saturday night (multiple connecting flights for business money-saving reasons, bleh) and that was a bit shit due to it being really, really fucking busy at immigration.

But SD itself is a delight. I was with a colleague and after a lazy start we went to Balboa Park and the zoo, which was pretty cool.

Couple of nice spots: Lucky's Lunch Counter for a traditional American breakfast, Brooklyn Bagel Company for tasty, tasty bagels and excellent coffee, Volcano Rabbit for decent burritos, The Blind Burro for more Mexican food, and The Godfather up in Kearny Mesa for traditional Italian fare. ETA The Half Door Brewing Company for a nice if pricy range of craft beers.

SD seems way more laid back than the right coast. The drivers aren't even terrible!

The second part of the week sees us down at Imperial Beach. It's a bit like home but in SoCal and a little bit posher. But not much. Still, the hotel is right on the beach, and the room has a balcony and a seaview. It's raining right now which is a bit crap, but I don't care. Sea view!

Aside: Why does anyone buy those expensive Keurig machines? The coffee they make is dogshit.

Post #427,799 by pwhysall 3/6/19 8:24:03 PM 3/6/19 8:30:08 PM Reply	San Diego is pretty nice Here for a week on business. Flew into LAX Saturday night (multiple connecting flights for business money-saving reasons, bleh) and that was a bit shit due to it being really, really fucking busy at immigration. But SD itself is a delight. I was with a colleague and after a lazy start we went to Balboa Park and the zoo, which was pretty cool. Couple of nice spots: Lucky's Lunch Counter for a traditional American breakfast, Brooklyn Bagel Company for tasty, tasty bagels and excellent coffee, Volcano Rabbit for decent burritos, The Blind Burro for more Mexican food, and The Godfather up in Kearny Mesa for traditional Italian fare. ETA The Half Door Brewing Company for a nice if pricy range of craft beers. SD seems way more laid back than the right coast. The drivers aren't even terrible! The second part of the week sees us down at Imperial Beach. It's a bit like home but in SoCal and a little bit posher. But not much. Still, the hotel is right on the beach, and the room has a balcony and a seaview. It's raining right now which is a bit crap, but I don't care. Sea view! Aside: Why does anyone buy those expensive Keurig machines? The coffee they make is dogshit. Edited by pwhysall March 6, 2019, 08:28:03 PM EST Edited by pwhysall March 6, 2019, 08:30:08 PM EST Expand All History
Post #427,801 by Another Scott 3/6/19 9:19:37 PM 3/6/19 9:19:37 PM Reply	Welcome back to the shining city on the hill. Sorry about the rain. :-( Have a great time out there. (No idea about the coffee - I don't drink the stuff.) Cheers, Scott.
Post #427,802 by Andrew Grygus 3/6/19 10:10:36 PM 3/6/19 10:10:36 PM Reply	Keurig machines I think it's a Yuppie thing - I've never even seen one myself. Real coffee is made in a Chemex. I prefer the largest of the all glass models, with unbleached filters.
Post #427,803 by boxley 3/6/19 10:15:59 PM 3/6/19 10:15:59 PM Reply	i use similar except mine has a everuse filter https://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Coffee-Maker-Permanent-Filter/dp/B01JLY1HSE "Science is the belief in the ignorance of the experts" – Richard Feynman
Post #427,805 by mmoffitt 3/7/19 12:15:28 PM 3/7/19 12:15:28 PM Reply	Blech! Coffee? Who drinks coffee? Twinings Earl Grey, English Breakfast or Lady Grey. bcnu, Mikem It's mourning in America again.
Post #427,806 by drook 3/7/19 12:52:58 PM 3/7/19 12:52:58 PM Reply	Oolong for me -- Drew

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