I agree with Santana’s; whenever it’s late and I need a a nosh, I get their carne asada burrito. Don’t forget the hot sauce. It’s a great complement. Nacho’s Tacos next to the Von's is a great little...

, of course, but mostly these are luxury ingredients that would cost more even if they had them at Von's. Fortunately for our Visa balance, we don’t do this all that often. . . jim strain in San Diego (La Mesa, actually)

From the limited photos on their site, they do look packaging-heavy. Is the store like a conventional (yet small) grocery, or more deli-like with pre-prepared foods? I yearn for a decent market in my town of 16,000. All we have is...

dry and totally overrated. I’ve had better cupcakes from Vons and Albertson’s. Go to Crumbs on 8th btwn University and Broadway for a descent cupcake if you can’t get to Bubby’s. Veselka on 2nd Ave is open...

Thanks for your replies, Beth and Karen! I reckon I will finally get my lime. Perhaps I’ll pick up some saltpetre while I’m there...

Diego is the best! Beth A native San Diegan

ago from a friend who’s an avid Chowhound reader, Hi Rick!). They usually grow a bit that way, and the skin chars a bit. I usually use a little butter. I haven’t seen them lately, but some Von's out here in L.A. used...

We got a $7 off coupon. It may be enough to get me in there once. BTW, in the mall, the Von's, that’s been getting killed for years since the Albertson’s opened across La Costa, is closing. They are have a 50% off...