Posts by Clyde Van Arsdall
Strandworthy: Beyer Deli, Voted #4 on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in America
The 4th most popular place to eat in America is just 20 minutes away; how do I miss these things? Beyer Deli, just south of Imperial Beach in Otay Mesa, has been in business for twenty-two years. They were voted one of Yelp’s Top 100 places to eat in America three times since the list…
Read MoreBridgeworthy: Lola 55, One of the Best Tacos in San Diego Just Might Be Vegan
My friend Ken recently boldly said, “I think one of the best tacos in San Diego might be vegan.” My response was, “If you are referring to the vegan taco at Lola 55, you might be right.” The Squa-shroom taco might be one of the best tacos I have ever tasted. This epiphany was worth…
Read MoreThe World’s Worst Liquor Has Landed in SD
Malört, a “botanical gasoline” from Sweden via Chicago, is here thanks to a UCSD alum—try it if you dare I was at The Elwood—a cool little dive bar in Chula Vista—and the bartender, Cece, slid a bottle in my direction and asked if I wanted to try something fun. “Sure,” I said. This was a…
Read MoreDad’s Corned Beef Hash
Dad’s Corned Beef Hash Serves 4-6• 2 pounds of potatoes, ¼ inch dice• 2 Tablespoons of olive oil (substitute onetablespoon for bacon grease optional)• 2 teaspoons minced garlic• 1 large yellow onion diced• 1 pound of corned beef ¼ inch dice or shredded• 2 eggs poached or sunny side up for serving• Hot sauce for…
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Corned Beef
Hash or Reuben?
S & M Submarine Sandwiches, Memories of Mike’s Subs on the Jersey Shore
The 1980s are becoming a blur, but food memories for me always seem to stick. I remember the classic Italian grinder at S & M Submarine Sandwiches on Orange Avenue (the location is now Moo Time Creamery). My fondest memories of this sandwich shop were in high school. My brother and two best friends used…
Read MoreBridgeworthy Rolled Tacos, or Taquitos – El Tianguis is on a Roll
In Spanish, taquito means little taco, but it has become synonymous with the rolled variety. These fried treats can be found everywhere, including the frozen section of your local supermarket. This widespread availability has put them in the same category as pizza: accessible but too often forgettable. A tortilla is to a taco what bread is…
Read MoreChips & Salsa, Go Local or Go Home
Nothing beats homemade salsa and tortilla chips that you fry yourself, but it can be time-consuming and messy, and I hate dealing with the aftermath of the spent oil. Lucky for us we live in San Diego. All the excellent locally-produced salsas and chips have made me lazy. Boney’s carries a good variety of local…
Read MoreBridgeworthy: Specialty Produce, The Name Says it All
If you are a chef living and working in San Diego, then Specialty Produce is your happy place. If you are not a chef but love good food, welcome aboard; Specialty can be your happy place too. This produce wonderland welcomes the public and has come a long way since its cold, stark warehouse days.…
Read MoreBridgeworthy: Sepulveda Meats & Provisions, A Butcher Shop, and A Whole Lot More
Do you remember Sam the Butcher from The Brady Bunch; the housekeeper Alice’s boyfriend? For many of you, that may be the only butcher you know. Butchers and butcher shops are not as common anymore, but lucky for us, they are making a comeback. I recently discovered one in a galaxy not so far away.…
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