HANDHELDS
NO UTENSILS REQUIRED
BUB’S @ THE BALLPARK • EAST VILLAGE •
www.bubssandiego.com
it moving! San Diego is full of busy bodies, and sometimes a handheld meal that’s x Keep enjoyed in the car is the only moment of peace you may have for the day—so make it count. Once you fall in love with these places, you’ll be taking time to enjoy a meal in its rightful place— the relaxing dining spaces that these restaurants have to offer.
Must Have Item: Granny Smith Brie Burger Best: Place to bring your game face x If you just can’t sit still then this might be your kind of sitdown restaurant. Games galore are provided to occupy your time as you wait for your fare. Order a side of tater tots, the perfect poppable for stealing bites between turns.
BOARD & BREW • MULTIPLE LOCATIONS •
www.boardandbrew.com Must Have Item: Tom’s Choice Best: Place to kick back with a sandwich and beer x Tom’s Choice is freshly baked roast beef, turkey breast combo with cheddar cheese and topped with sweet-sour dressing on a French baguette. It includes mayo, onion, tomato and lettuce. For over 30 years, this restaurant has remained one of the local community’s favorite spots to grab a sammy.
BARLEYMASH • GASLAMP •
www.barleymash.com Must Have Item: The Champ Best: Place to challenge the size of your stomach x Expect a progressive bar fare menu from this spot. Barleymash offers prime viewing of the downtown bustling city. Hopefully, you get a chance to get a view of it, which might be hard when you order a burger the size of your dome. Leave the knife and fork aside. Believe it or not, it’s easier just to dive right in.
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COUNTERPOINT • GOLDEN HILL •
www.counterpointsd.com Must Have Item: Beef Tongue Pastrami Sandwich Best: Place to bring a foodie x Take a shot of Fernet-Branca and order the Fried Stuffed Olives. If you feel like taking a different journey, then sip some wine and order the meat and cheese board with accoutrements. The Beef Tongue Pastrami Sandwich that’s served with sauerkraut, Swiss, spicy aioli, house pickles and served on rye is a must. The Old Hickory cocktail is the perfect drink to wash down your meal.