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The Deets on the Eats FROM SNACKS TO SEAFOOD, ANDAZ’S MICHAEL COCHRAN HAS SOME GREAT TASTE
EXPERT: Michael Cochran CREDENTIALS: Director of Sales, Events and Marketing, Andaz San Diego
IT’S NACHO PROBLEM ¢ When it comes to an easy afternoon with an incredible sunset and views of Downtown San Diego, the Andaz Rooftop is the place to be. My favorite is taking down some poke nachos, along with the Andaz Hazy IPA brewed by 32 North— sooooo good! www.andazsandiego.com
RAISE THE STEAKS ¢ My favorite spot to take clients is STK for happy hour—cool vibe, DJ and the Lil BRG’s are superb, especially with some truffle fries on the side. It’s a great way to close some business! www.stksteakhouse.com
GOTTA BE SQUIDDIN’ ME ¢ This is the spot with my lady on Friday night. The owner, Tony, takes care of everyone with service that is top-notch! Make sure to start off the night with the Fritto Misto Con Calamari—so much flavor, and so good with some vino. www.astisandiego.com
THIS IS HOW WE ROLL ¢ Sally’s, on the boardwalk of the Grand Hyatt San Diego, has a fresh lobster roll sandwich like no other. It’s mouthwatering on its own, but it’s even better with the
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view and a Hefeweizen or chardonnay.
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DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE TOTS! ¢ Being a family man, I gotta have a place to take the kids prior to a Padres/Giants game. Bub’s at the Ballpark’s tots are perfect for the fam; plus, they take such great care of the kids. It makes my life a little easier, so I can enjoy everything too. www.bubssandiego.com
LEAVE ROOM FOR DANCING ¢ I could eat the whole order of The Deck’s brisket fries but never do—especially if the night is taking me to Moonshine Flats to go cut some rug. Don’t let the suit fool you; I used to dance professionally! www.thedecksd.com
EAT MORE HOLE FOODS ¢ Snooze you lose—these donuts go fast! The Donut Bar leftovers are the dozen donuts that are left. They’re like mystery donuts, and you can’t go wrong with any of them. My team gets these almost once a week. Now, we just need to go to the gym more than once a week! www.donutbar.com
PHOTO BY: Michael Wesley