Snooze
YOU SNOOZE, YOU WIN In this world, there are breakfast people, and there’s everyone else. For the omelet-addicted, waffle-dependent among us, Snooze is a godsend. Housed in a massive, sunlit space in Hillcrest, Snooze describes itself as an “a.m. eatery” but actually serves food well into the p.m. (2:30, to be precise). The menu deifies the Benedict— there are five variations available, including one with honey-smoked salmon on bacon-jalapeno spoonbread— and treats pancakes as if they were fine wine: If you can’t choose between the red velvet, the pineapple upside-down and the streusel-topped Ichabod Crane cakes with pumpkin seeds and chili-spiced maple syrup, try a flight of all three. The kitchen strives to be ethical, using natural, farm-raised proteins wherever possible and running their own organic, fair-trade coffee operation in Guatemala. But don’t worry ladies (and gents) who lunch: they’ve got burgers, salads and shrimp ‘n’ grits for you, too. 3940 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest, 619.500.3344
Bacon Lover’s Love Shack hanis Cavin made his reputation as one of San diego’s finest chefs at the sophisticated Kensington grill, so the city was understandably surprised when he announced he was leaving to open ... a shoebox-sized carnitas joint? on a run-down stretch of university Avenue? that serves food from a walk-up window? But Carnitas Snack Shack quickly became the most craveable gourmet quick-service spot in town. the secret?
heritage pork, in dishes ranging from the pork sandwich, which piles shredded pork, house aioli and pickle relish atop a breaded pork schnitzel, to poutine (fries topped with carnitas and savory pork gravy), which sells out nearly every night it’s offered. other favorites on the dailychanging menu include foie gras hash and, for lighter tastes, a crisp panzanella salad. Noon-midnight; closed Tues. 2632 University Ave., North Park, 619.294.7675
Carnitas Snack Shack
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