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91 THE CORK AND CRAFT
San Diego
You would hardly expect to fi nd a stylish gastropub
concealed in a San Diego business park just
off the I-15 freeway, but it makes perfect sense
when you consider that Abnormal Beer Co. and
Abnormal Wine are also located on-site. Along
with house-made beer and wine, the menu
presents elevated comfort food such as braised
short ribs with citrus cilantro puree, seared
yellowtail, and lobster rolls with roasted garlic.
92 HIMITSU
La Jolla
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These 22 restaurants fly well under the
radar, and that's the way the neighborhood
regulars like it. Here's where to go,
and what to order when you get there.
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An unexpected treasure set within a small La
Jolla shopping center, tiny Himitsu showcases
exquisitely fresh fi sh in an intimate, contemporary
setting. While the restaurant's leafy patio
is serene, the nine-person sushi bar is the place
to watch chef Mitsu Aihara-formerly of San
Diego's celebrated Sushi Ota-and his talented
crew create unforgettable omakase experiencà
la carte nigiri, and Japane e-s yle tap
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An unexpected treasure set within a small La
Jolla shopping center, tiny Himitsu showcases
exquisitely fresh fi sh in an intimate, contemporary
setting. While the restaurant's leafy patio
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leafy patio
is serene the nine per on sushi bar is the plac
chef Mitsu Aihara-formerly of San
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celebrated Sushi Ota-and his talented
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93 ALPS VILLAGE
Palm Desert
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From the outside, Alps Village looks like any
other strip-mall restaurant. But step inside and
a German beer hall-complete with woodpaneled
walls, wagon-wheel chandeliers, and
Oktoberfest decor-awaits. The family-run
operation is helmed by the charismatic
" Mamma Milka, " who hails from the former
Yugoslavia. Alps Village is a popular spot for
hearty specialties including goulash, grilled
sausages, and several varieties of schnitzel-
ac ompanied by cold German beer
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Oktoberf
From the outside, Alps Village looks like any
other strip-mall restaurant. But step inside and
a German beer hall-complete with woodpaneled
walls, wagon-wheel chandeliers, and
illage looks like an
aurant But s ep inside and
a German beer hall-complete with woodaneled
walls
agon-wheel chandelier
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and
oberfest decor-awaits. The famil -run
operation is helmed by the charismatic
t decor-a ait The famil -run
operation is helmed by the charismatic
" Mamma Milka, " who hails from the former
Yugoslavia. Alps Village is a popular spot for
hearty specialties including goulash, grilled
sausages, and several varieties of schnitzel-
accompanied by cold German beer.
" Mamma Milka, " who hails from the former
Yugoslavia. Alps Village is a popular spot for
hearty specialties including goulash, grilled
sausages, and several varieties of schnitzel-
ac ompanied by cold German beer
94 GOODIES IN THE PANTRY
Orange
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This carnivore's dream combines a Europeanstyle
butcher shop with a cozy café. Tables are
tucked among the shelves, adding to the casual
vibe, but the food is anything but ordinary.
The 40-plus-ounce smoked tomahawk and
double-smoked pork chop are can't-miss
dinner choices, and meaty sandwich options
like the one piled with brisket consistently wow
the lunchtime crowd. Hit up the butcher shop
for artisan charcuterie that's made, cured, and
smoked in-house.
This carnivore's dream combines a EuropeanThis
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MITLA CAFÉ
San Bernardino
Fog Eater Café
This Route 66 institution has been serving
Mexican comfort food for more than 80 years
and is still owned by the same family. Legend
has it that Glenn Bell, a regular in the early
1960s, modeled Taco Bell's crispy tacos after
Mitla's, but there's really no substitute for the
real deal. Mitla's hard shells are fried to order
and fi lled with perfectly seasoned shredded
beef, tomatoes, and bright orange cheese.
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