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Love that Asian taste 
By Ellen B. Here's some of my personal favorite places from all across the spectrum of Asian cuisines. Call Any Vegetable By Ellen B. Places that vegetarians and vegans can call home, at least for dinner anyway.
Calories, Schmalories 
By Laura G. Where to go when you abandon your diet for the day.
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By Alice Q.
Fresh stuffed sandwiches and lots of extra touches make these two delis something special.
While sandwiches are seemingly all around, a really good deli sandwich is surprisingly hard to find in San Diego. Enter the Cheese Shop, a local mini-chain with two locations that does things a little differently than most. While there are some differences between their Downtown and La Jolla branches, happily they both serve up a mean sandwich.
The first thing you’ll notice when you walk into the La Jolla shop, on La Jolla Shores Drive near the beach, is the pork roasting in the ovens, right there by the door. It’s a mouthwatering aroma that leaves little doubt as to why they’re famous for the pork… Read More…
By Alice Q.
Fresh stuffed sandwiches and lots of extra touches make these two delis something special.
While sandwiches are seemingly all around, a really good deli sandwich is surprisingly hard to find in San Diego. Enter the Cheese Shop, a local mini-chain with two locations that does things a little differently than most. While there are some differences between their Downtown and La Jolla branches, happily they both serve up a mean sandwich.
The first thing you’ll notice when you walk into the La Jolla shop, on La Jolla Shores Drive near the beach, is the pork roasting in the ovens, right there by the door. It’s a mouthwatering aroma that leaves little doubt as to why they’re famous for the pork loin sandwiches. (There’s even a sign outside that says “Home of the Porker.”) They also roast their own turkey. The second thing you will probably notice is the huge selection of British candies and food products that line the left-hand wall, and the selection of forgotten favorites on the shelves below the checkout stand. Big League Chew, Bit O’Honey, Chick–a-Stik, even bubblegum cigarettes -- if you’ve been missing it, chances are they have it here. They also carry a wide selection of bottled sodas, juice drinks and beverages and several kinds of fancy chips, including my favorite, Poore Brothers.
The La Jolla shop is small, with no seating indoors and just a few tables outside. It’s actually a great place to pick up a picnic to take to the beach or one of the local parks. The sandwiches are huge overstuffed monsters -- I generally only tackle a half -- stuffed with their house-roasted meats and whatever else you like. They will pull the meat out of the case, slice it, and make the sandwich to order there on the spot. I can wholeheartedly recommend the Turkey, Jack and Avocado, which is something of a specialty; the roast pork loin; or the roast beef (though it’s not for folks who like their meat well done -- it might be the rarest beef I’ve ever seen.) They also have two types of cookies -- a chocolate chip spiked with a bit of cinnamon, and an oatmeal that is almost more like candy -- chewy and caramel-like, loaded with butter. Good pickles too.
The Downtown shop is more like a cousin than a sibling to the La Jolla branch. It’s a full sit-down restaurant with table service and offers a full menu of hot sandwiches, including a burger, in addition to the deli sandwiches. They also serve breakfast, which I haven’t had a chance to try but I have heard is very good. For some reason, probably because of the volume of their business, I don’t think the sandwiches are quite as good at this location, but they more than make up for that with the fact that they deliver.
Just recently, I discovered a new reason to love them even more: the “Café Chips.” When we asked what they were, they said “Like Lays, only we cook them here.” That’s right, house-made fresh potato chips. Oh my. They were still warm and perfectly crisp -- not a soggy one among them. Between that and the two oatmeal cookies they threw in this time, I might never go back to a chain deli again. Close
By Leanne A.
I'll start by saying after my first visit to the Linkery, I was not impressed. I couldn't understand why I would drive to North Park to sit in a tiny restaurant and pay so much money for, essentially, bread, sausage, and chutney that I could easily put together at home. Granted, this was when they first opened and before their menu expanded so well.
Now, having been there a few more times, I find myself wishing we lived closer. The menu changes constantly, from the type of "chips and dip" to the main entrees. Plus, the sausages are always rotating, which is nice. You can't ever get bored here! On the flip side, if you find a… Read More…
By Leanne A.
I'll start by saying after my first visit to the Linkery, I was not impressed. I couldn't understand why I would drive to North Park to sit in a tiny restaurant and pay so much money for, essentially, bread, sausage, and chutney that I could easily put together at home. Granted, this was when they first opened and before their menu expanded so well.
Now, having been there a few more times, I find myself wishing we lived closer. The menu changes constantly, from the type of "chips and dip" to the main entrees. Plus, the sausages are always rotating, which is nice. You can't ever get bored here! On the flip side, if you find a dish you love, you can't get too attached because it just might not be there next time.
It's a perfect spot for everyone because, usually, the large beer list makes the boys happy while the food choices make the girls happy. Don't forget to peek at the specials on the chalkboards and always save room for dessert. And if beef bacon is on the menu (or even mentioned with the sausage plate) order it. You won't be sorry. Close
