As far as I know Cancun Taqueria is the original location and has no ties to places with similar names in the Mission District. However, in 2000 the owners did open up a sister restaurant, Tlaloc, in San Francisco’s... (25 replies, last updated by tara February 7, 2002)

Taking a quick trip to San Diego and looking for old school restaurants or coffee shops – the older the better with good old American comfort food like a real hot turkey sandwich, meatloaf, etc. Wouldn’t hurt if it... (20 replies, last updated by Beach Chick May 19, 2008)

Hi, Hounds—- We ask that all responses to this query be geared toward the UCI portion of the question ONLY. All San Diego reponses will be removed. If you would like to offer San Diego-related advice, dimsumgirl has kindly... (8 replies, last updated by elmomonster March 31, 2006)

A group of four of us went to Medicine on Friday night. We thought we could celebrate in a healthy way. It is a very unusual menu, all vegan Japanese temple style food. Some of the dishes were sumptuous and some missed the mark.... (7 replies, last updated by Wendy-san December 21, 2005)

that provides an exemplary slice of what is becoming a San Diego school of cooking: local in-season ingredients (e.g. Chino Farms – I’ve never once seen a Sysco truck out front) used to meld several different styles... (17 replies, last updated by oerdin June 26, 2007)

King’s Garden has several locations in San Diego (Solana Beach and Mira Mesa) that has many "old school" favorites. (19 replies, last updated by stevewag23 August 25, 2009)

I don’t know if it’s that time of year and the Christmas Story is coming back on soon but I am having a serious hankering for some Peking Duck. Does anyone know any good places for some. Thanks! (1 reply, last updated by leanneabe November 24, 2009)

I tried using the search function but wasn’t able to comme up with much. I’ll be going to medicine Hat and was just wondering if there is anything worth checking out. It doesn’t matter what kind of food as long... (10 replies, last updated by CJL February 3, 2009)

After reading the descriptions here and on their own website, I was expecting Medicine to serve up nothing but bland cold food in a zen atmosphere. Instead, I got a hot comforting lunch that stuck to my ribs on a rather chilly... (4 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston December 1, 2005)

Where can I find Raw unsalted peanuts in San Diego? I am throwing a “southern country” party and want to serve boiled peanuts. I need to buy 10-20lbs of peanuts. I found small bags in 99 Ranch Market. Is there anywhere... (3 replies, last updated by Professor Salt June 7, 2003)

Freeway. Busy sushi bar along with lots of tables. Somewhat noisy, and an interesting people scene on weekends. A lot of people from UC San Diego. Again, the place isn’t cheap, but it’s worth it. (2 replies, last updated by connie May 2, 2000)

to the stereotypical view that any winery in San Diego County was an heirloom of prohibition days when wine was made and bottled here because there were fewer feds than in the more likely locales. Having said that, I still... (10 replies, last updated by oc boy September 30, 2003)

to dispose of my junk and they only charge $4 a knife. Can’t beat that price. Knives came out great! Address is 7431 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego - (619) 265-0402 (21 replies, last updated by kitchenhag December 3, 2008)

Can anyone recommend a place in San Diego (preferably close to La Jolla/UTC) that offers good cooking classes? I’m mostly looking for ethnic cuisines like Chinese, Japanese, Italian, etc. I’m not looking for a... (8 replies, last updated by gardyloo January 7, 2009)

They make the best cookies. They have a perfect model, they make one item, and they make it well. I take my kids after school/camp to get a cookie on the way home. (4 replies, last updated by normalheightsfoodie July 30, 2008)