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Hard root beer from Lady Luck

Posted: October 5th, 2018 | Bars & Happy Hours, Dr. Ink, Featured, Food & Drink | No Comments

By Dr. Ink | Come On, Get Happy! I love Encontro North Park. It has a chef-driven menu of fresh greens and grilled meats that never disappoints. The tap system dispenses excellent craft beers and global wines. And the attractive interior — designed by acclaimed designer Paul Basile — impresses with accordion windows, cedar tables, crafty lighting, and live flora thriving in wall planters behind the bar.

High surf, heavy pours

Posted: August 24th, 2018 | Bars & Happy Hours, Featured, Food & Drink | No Comments

The food and drinks are decent, and the price breaks are liberal.

Where every sandwich deserves a beer

Posted: August 10th, 2018 | Bars & Happy Hours, Featured, Food & Drink | No Comments

Thanks to a friend who clued me, I got to experience one of the best beer-and-sandwich deals in town.

Saigon’s punchy punch

Posted: July 27th, 2018 | Bars & Happy Hours, Featured, Food & Drink | No Comments

I’ve eaten lunch and dinner here on a few occasions, but this was my first time sauntering in for happy hour.

Oggi’s: 27 years later

Posted: July 13th, 2018 | Bars & Happy Hours, Featured, Food & Drink | No Comments

Today, the franchise has spread its dough and suds to 16 locations throughout Southern California and Arizona, and with a portfolio of 10 original beers to boot.

A quaint daiquiri with a muscular punch

Posted: June 15th, 2018 | Bars & Happy Hours, Featured, Food & Drink | No Comments

Before the evening rush descends, Hundred Proof offers lots of wiggle room to stretch out and drink. In addition to a large bar, there are comfy booths, high tops and patio tables.

I see vodka, I see France…

Posted: June 1st, 2018 | Bars & Happy Hours, Food & Drink, Top Story | 1 Comment

Setting foot inside Et Voila French Bistro is like being catapulted into some cozy restaurant on a Parisian cobblestone street.

Mexican mojo without the tourists

Posted: May 18th, 2018 | Bars & Happy Hours, Featured, Food & Drink | No Comments

If you’re searching for a charming, full-service restaurant to slurp margaritas and nosh on familiar Mexican fare — sans the mariachis and guacamole-crazed travelers intrinsic to Old Town — look no further than Huapangos in Hillcrest.

Throwback to 1994

Posted: May 4th, 2018 | Bars & Happy Hours, Featured, Food & Drink | No Comments

The national chain, founded in 1972 by the late Rocky Aoki, sizzled its way into San Diego 24 years ago.

Scotch dive in South Park

Posted: April 20th, 2018 | Bars & Happy Hours, Featured, Food & Drink, South Park | 1 Comment

By Dr. Ink South Park’s smallest dive bar often schedules the kind of music and art events better suited for venues quadruple the size.