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MAY 5, 2019 | EYEWORLD DAILY NEWS | 67 ON THE TOWN The Prado at Balboa Park 1549 El Prado 619-557-9441 www.cohnrestaurants.com/theprado Situated in a beautiful hacienda in historic Balboa Park, the Prado offers contemporary California-in- spired cuisine with a variety of dishes from both land and sea. The restaurant has an outdoor terrace and patio, as well as a cocktail lounge with its own tapas bar. Searsucker 611 5th Avenue, Gaslamp Quarter 619-233-7327 www.searsucker.com Chef Brian Malarkey's menu focuses on fresh, local items, offering sea- food caught on the San Diego coast as well as a selection of locally brewed beer on tap. The restau- rant's open kitchen design creates a laid-back, comfortable atmosphere, where "friends and family can chat with chefs and servers as easily as they can with each other," accord- ing to its website. True Food Kitchen 7007 Friars Road, Linda Vista 619-810-2929 www.truefoodkitchen.com Establishing itself as a top-ranked restaurant, True Food's motto is "honest food that tastes really good." The menu is based on Dr. Andrew Weil's anti-inflammato- ry diet, "a way of selecting and preparing foods based on science that can help people achieve and maintain optimum health over their lifetime." The restaurant offers an array of salads, entrees, sandwich- es, and refreshments that are as delicious as they are healthy. Tartine 1106 1st Street, Coronado 619-435-4323 www.tartinecoronado.com A European-style café and bak- ery on beautiful Coronado Island, Tartine offers a variety of French-in- spired dishes, salads, sandwiches, and daily specials. Stop in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or to pair a coffee with one of Tartine's hand- made pastries, cakes, or cookies. Juniper and Ivy offers "refined American food with left coast edge," courtesy of acclaimed chef Richard Blais, according to the restaurant's website. The menu offers a variety of seafood, entrees, and small plates coupled with al fresco dining and a fun, energetic atmosphere. Lionfish 435 5th Avenue 619-738-7200 www.lionfishsd.com Located on the Pacific coastline, San Diego provides a great opportunity for those looking for fresh seafood, and a relative newcomer for ocean fare in the area is Lionfish. Described as modern coastal cuisine, Lionfish offers a wide array of fresh catch fish, sushi, hot and cold appetizers, and a selection of non-seafood options. Lola 55 1290 F Street, East Village 619-542-9155 www.lola55.com If it's creative tacos, interesting cocktails, and a casual vibe you're craving, look no further than Lola 55. Options like filet mignon, rain- bow cauliflower, or insanely spicy smoked fish grace the taco menu, with sides like ceviche tostadas, chipotle rice, and pozole verde following. Top it all off with a churro served with almond cajeta and lime zest. Luce Bar and Kitchen 1959 Morena Boulevard, Bay Park 619-275-0321 www.sandiegoluce.com A neighborhood tavern-style restaurant, Luce features a seasonal California and Italian Gastropub/ Enoteca style menu with items made from local and organic ingredients whenever possible. The restaurant offers selections of small plates for sharing, cheese and meat boards, artisan pizzas, burgers, and entrees. Luce also has a vast selection of beer and wine, featuring California- grown wines, local and domestic craft beers, and specialty European brews. and feature smoky creamed kale, king oyster mushrooms, and bean cassoulet, to name a few. The ex- perience of this restaurant has been described as "like dining on the Titanic, with gangsta rap." Casa Guadalajara 4105 Taylor Street, Old Town 619-295-5111 www.casaguadalajara.com Casa Guadalajara offers all the charms of a classic Mexican restaurant—a picturesque hacienda, Mexican folk art, a Mariachi band, and courtyard with splashing foun- tains. The menu features traditional and regional Mexican specialties, including ceviche, fajitas, enchila- das, mole, tacos, and more. Cucina Urbana 505 Laurel Street, Banker's Hill 619-239-2222 www.urbankitchengroup.com A California-inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop, Cucina Urbana offers a variety of affordable dishes including pizzas, pastas, salads, and antipasti created by chef Joe Magnanelli, all in the setting of a rustic country farmhouse. According to its website, the restaurant is being heralded as the leader in the new regime of affordable dining in San Diego, coupling Italian classics with fresh, local produce and organic, sustainable products. Hash House a Go Go 3628 5th Avenue, Hillcrest 619-298-4646 www.hashhouseagogo.com Noted by numerous magazines and websites as one of the best break- fast and brunch spots in San Diego, Hash House a Go Go offers old farm recipes with a twist that aim to "keep the fun in food," according to executive chef Andy Beardslee. The fried chicken, Eggs Benedict, and hot sticky granola have been described as "life changing." Juniper and Ivy 2228 Kettner Boulevard, Little Italy 619-269-9036 www.juniperandivy.com The Blind Burro 639 J Street, East Village 619-795-7880 www.theblindburro.com The Blind Burro features Baja coastal cuisine using local, sustainable sea- food and produce whenever possi- ble, including Baja-inspired tacos, salads, entrees, and seafood. The restaurant also showcases an array of tequila, mescal, and spirits that enhances its Mexican vibe. Come late night, the restaurant converts into a fun and unique lounge with a selection of vampiros—open-faced, overstuffed crispy tacos. Born and Raised 1909 India Street www.bornandraisedsteak.com An ultra high-end and expensive steakhouse, Born and Raised wants you to bask in the Art Deco décor coupled with images of old rap musicians and enjoy tableside presentations by staff donning white tuxedo jackets. Wet and dry-aged steaks are on the menu, along with non-beef options like duck, lamb, and pork chops. As with many a steakhouse, the sides are a la carte San Diego dining

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