BREAKFAST: Since we moved our studios to Barrio Logan a few years ago, I’ve been scoping out the hidden gems over here. And there are many. Latte Mi Corazon makes latin-style coffee drinks and pasteries. They roast their own beans. They turned a nothing little house into a place of love and warmth. Gotta support that effort.  129 25th St.San Diego, CA 92102

LUNCH:  Darband Fifth Avenue Grill. Love this place for lunch. Kinda like a guys-club. Mideastern soccer on the TV, taxi drivers hangin out and great skewers. The food of Bandar at the prices of The Kebab Shop.
  
DINNER:  Cucina Urbana- Tracy Borkum has it dialed in. The pasta isn’t there yet. But the pizza is close to Italy and the wine presentation and vibe are right on.

BAR: I’ve rediscovered Mister A’s. The view from that place at dusk is pure San Diego. And it’s not the obvious choice. Ask them to make you a Negroni Cocktail, with gin, sweet vermouth and Campari bitters. They do it right.