Frock You Vintage Clothing
Neighborhood: North Park

4121 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92103

Lety M. writes: this is how i felt when i walked in...

"Put on that dress
I'm going out dancing
Starting off red
Gleam and sparkling he'll see me
Music play make me dreamy for dancing

This is what i felt like when i was trying on dresses!

"Must be a way that I can dress…

Parallel 33

741 W Washington St
Washington and Falcon
San Diego, CA 92103

stephen l. writes: Parallel 33 seemed like a pretty cool place from my drunken vantage point. We ordered drinks and appetizers and everything was pretty good. We sat at the bar which is really small, so it was like we had our own private bar. The restaurant area seemed…

Uncle Biff's
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

650 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

ruggy j. writes: If I had to guess the special ingredient in Uncle Biff's Killer Cookies, I'd guess...awesomeness, deliciousness or WHOA.

These things are unbelievable.

If dog feces tasted as good as Uncle Biff's cookies, my mouth would be affixed to my cock-a-poo's…

Bahia Belle Cruises

998 W Mission Bay Dr
San Diego, CA 92101

Denise L. writes: Ship of Fools!  
The floors are not flat.  The carpets have patterns like a casino and are beyond worn.  But the worst is the crapper.  Maybe it is the motion of the ocean... eerr, the motion of the bay but apparently not one person (except for me,…

The Sandwich Afare
Neighborhood: Miramar

6904 Miramar Rd
San Diego, CA 92101

Jeff C. writes: If John Travolta took Uma Thurman to The Sandwich Afare instead of Jack Rabbit Slims in Pulp Fiction, you can be assured he would have said "God d*mn that's a good f*cking sandwich!"

The guy running the show here is Bud, or maybe he just goes by Bud,…

Panchitas Bakery
Neighborhood: Golden Hill

2519 C St
San Diego, CA 92102

Miss Linda N. writes: So, because I don't want any first time customers to walk  in looking like newbies, let's break down the basics.

First and foremost, walk in with a empty stomach and prepare to be faced wth gigantic walls of goodies.

Grab one of the metal trays on…

Big Kitchen
Neighborhood: South Park, Golden Hill

3003 Grape St
San Diego, CA 92102

Christy R. writes: I'm a fan of Big Kitchen, though I've never sat at the big bar in the most kitchen-y part of the restaurant.  And heads up: while there are two rooms and a patio, you must enter through a separate front door for each side of the restaurant.  Just a…

Player's Sports Bar
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

7061 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92111

ruggy j. writes: Alright, I admittedly don't spend the most amount of time in Clairemont...unless I'm looking for some quality ramen on a semi-drunken Friday or Saturday night. HOWEVER, myself and the Frightening Lightning (the baddest bunch of Charger fans in SD),…

Juanberto's Mexican Food

9530 Miramar Rd
San Diego, CA 92101

JeFF T. writes: 3.5 Stars.

Don't go here if you're just looking to snack on something.  Sure it's cheap, but the portions are freakin' HUGE.  You're asking for trouble if you order more than one dish for yourself.  I thought I wouldn't be going overboard by skipping…

Grant's Marketplace
Neighborhood: South Park, Golden Hill

2953 Beech St
San Diego, CA 92102

Amy G. writes: It's no wonder I'm broke. I have great taste. If you are too good for most grocery stores, then shop at Grant's Market in South Park. This is a true specialty store for people who don't just think, but know they are special.

Amy's Grocery List:

1.…

Benny's Mexican Food
Neighborhood: South Park

1244 30th St
San Diego, CA 92102

Justin B. writes: I used to live across the street from Benny's. You know, back in the day.

I'd walk on over there, to the tiny turquoise and white dingy building that shared a parking lot with an auto repair shop. The heat of Southern California. The grease spots on…

Black Box Recording Studios and Rehearsal Rooms
Neighborhood: Golden Hill

2469 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92102

Marisol C. writes: 5 stars for Maystar's stellar performance.

This is the first live show I've seen since N'Sync. No joke.

PDQ Burgers

3704 Voltaire
San Diego, CA 92103

Joey L. writes: They serve "good" burgers.  A solid "good";  not lousy and not extraordinary, just "good".  The fries are a little better than good; they're thin and crispy and not too oily.  I'll say "very good".

So why the 5 stars you might be thinking?  Because a…

Sushi Deli One
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

228 W Washington St.
San Diego, CA 92103

Roger M. writes: Sushi Deli is a place to go for some sushi with good prices.
But at the same time, you get what you pay for ;)

Anyways, I've came here about twice and each time the wait was about 20 minutes.  Service here is no bad for such a busy place.  They are…

Denise Barrow Salon
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill

2666 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Sunny Bunny J. writes: I love this salon.  Wine to drink, boutique clothing & accessory shopping inside the salon.  Being the girly girl that I am at heart - this place is nirvana.   My girl, Jessica, always makes me pretty!

Gemelli Italian Grill
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill

495 Laurel St
San Diego, CA 92101

Marie D. writes: Gemelli has excellent service and food - bottom line.  I am from Boston originally and am extremely picky about Italian food.  Gemelli is the currently the best I've had in San Diego.  Mare et Monti in the Gaslamp used to be good until they changed…

Cafe One Three

4207 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92103

anh d. writes: three friends and i just had dinner here tonight. we got here at about 7:30pm. the parking around here was fairly easy. we were seated very promptly. they first brought out two types of bread. one was an olive bread. for my entree i had the pork…

Taste of Szechuan
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

670 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Anthony S. writes: I freakin' love Chinese food- even if it isn't authentic.  I'm not sure why, maybe it's the fact that my parents would order out for Chinese food nearly every Friday night as I was growing up.  Maybe it's the MSG.  Anyway, I have fond memories of…

Cafe Bleu
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

530 University Ave
Hillcrest, CA 92103

Marie D. writes: We slayed that happy hour
Murdered it
Killed it
Spanked it
Made it call us Mama
You get the point...

I chose this for a small birthday happy hour get together and it was the perfect choice
I scored rockstar parking, picked up some gorgerous flowers for my…

Ralphs Hair Place
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

409 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Matthew V. writes: Choose Your Own "Ralph's Hair Place" Adventure!

Waking up should be a good thing. It's Thursday after all, the one day of the week you don't regularly have a hangover. Unfortunately, after passing a mirror, you realize that your hair is mussed much…

Self-Realization Fellowship Church

3068 1st Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Walker S. writes: Meditation gardens are a GOOD thing.  

The Self-Realization Fellowship Temple in San Diego was established in 1943 by Paramahansa Yogananda. He conducted services here throughout the 1940s.  The temple is situated on a scenic ridge overlooking San…

Wine Steals
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

1243 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

C K. writes: I'll be honest from the start, I haven't actually been inside wine steals in about a year, but I walk by there daily and had to comment. I've never really got this place, the decor is early 80's thrift store with all the mismatched furniture and…

Los Panchos Taco Shop
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

409 Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103

Teej T. writes: On a night of more poor life choices, I found myself sitting at Los Panchos, reflecting that it seemed a LOT like La Posta.  Just half a block east.  The servers were friendly, and when my slightly inebriated friend began speaking French, I thought…

Mission Hills Bike Shop
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

141 W Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103

Mick G. writes: I really like this place.

They are friendly and informative, and it was refreshing to see that the clerk who first helped me, when realizing she did not completely understand the answer to a question I had, referred me to the owner.

I have not…

Votre Beaute
Neighborhood: Mission Hills

1611 W Lewis St
San Diego, CA 92103

Ciao Down O. writes: Votre Beaute is a truly unique and special spa in San Diego.  They are specialized in skin care and this is the place I go when I've abused my skin a little too much and I leave it in their capable hands to fix me up.

The owner, Joelle, is incredibly…

Taste of Thai
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

527 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Tonie T. writes: A solid average experience, hence the 3 stars.

The wait staff were polite and nice. Spring rolls were yummy and fresh. The soup (Was it Tom Yum, or Tom Khar? ... I can't remember, but it had the reddish-colored clear broth.) was SPA-HICY! Ouch! I had…

Lalo's Tacos Etc
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

1266 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Mick G. writes: Lalo's, why do I love thee???

Mostly your employees.  They are wonderful, helpful, and good people.

You have good food (though not the BEST TACO SHOP IN SAN DIEGO ... noone is allowed to claim that) too.

Potato Tacos.

Yum

I love you.

Pure Boutique
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

451 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Alfred A. writes: They just totally redid the whole store.  I am so gldad they did.  They have a new owner and everything.  The style changed for the better.  Carrying exclusive lines like GDP Clothing (my own) to more mainstream lines.  Very good service and a cool…

India Palace
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

694 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103

Charlie L. writes: Like most thing ethnic, San Diego is sorely lacking in good Indian, but at Becky's suggestion, Kristin, Sue, Dan and I went to this great little gem.

I must say I was very impressed as it rivaled the best Indian in Boston and Seattle. So despite the…

Island Spice Jamaican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Grant Hill

2820 Market St
San Diego, CA 92102

margot b. writes: The first time I tried the jerk chicken at Island Spice I was sorta down on it. Thought it was good enough but liked my home-cooked version of jerk better. However, after a trip to Jamaica and eating jerk chicken for every meal (literally) every day…

British Invasion
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

412 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Edenista M. writes: This new boutique rules!  I love their variety of stylish and sexy menwear and accessories.  The decor is tastefully industrial with the Vitruvian Man's reproduction on the back wall, cool fitting rooms, and suspension racks.  If you're a man and you…

San Diego Track Club
Neighborhood: Downtown

1405 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92103

Jesse M. writes: I've been an on-again, off-again Track Club member for years. It's the largest running club in the United States, right here in Sunny SD. Like many folks, I joined as part of their excellent Rock 'n' Roll marathon program, an intensive six-month…

Alibi
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

1403 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Tiffany S. writes: Built to Spill and Three Mile Pilot in the same jukebox? Holy music nerd, I think I kinda like this place. A 24-oz. draft of Bud Light and a top-shelf vodka drink for $8? In Hillcrest? Now I know I kinda like this place. Add a cool back patio (wish…

Yog-art
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

1255 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

daeman c. writes: My relationship with frozen yogurt has been tentative at best in the past.  When I thought of frozen yogurt, I thought of places like Heidi's Frogen Yozurt where the novelty of eating yogurt that was *crazy* FROZEN was quickly replaced by the nasty…

La Vache & Co
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

420 Robinson Ave
Ste A
San Diego, CA 92103

Paula M. writes: Whenever I crave mushrooms (like right at this moment, for eg), my tastebuds remind of this place, which I've only eaten at a coupla times but always remember fondly.  The wild mushroom gnocchi is like the long, lost, amazing lover I never had.  It's…

Einstein Bros
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

420 Robinson Ave Ste B
San Diego, CA 92103

Matt K. writes: This place is so close to my house it is the first place I hit!

Although Starbucks is almost right next door, the coffee here is so much better! The bagels are by far the best of any other place; always soft and warm!

The reason I deducted a star:

I…

Record City
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3757 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Edgar N. writes: Music question: What was the only single Elvis Costello released on 2 Tone Records? (Don't Google it, cheater.)

If you know the answer to that, you'd feel right at home at Record City.

You walk in and you'll more than often find the employees chatting…

Mint
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

525 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Paul B. writes: I would like to thank the Mint for introducing me to what will very likely be my next shoe purchase-- and as the kind of guy who wears the same pair of boots every freaking day for years on end, that's not a statement to be taken lightly. What? I…

Mission Hills Nursery
Neighborhood: Mission Hills

1525 Fort Stockton Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

Robert H. writes: Their motto is "Life's a Garden, Dig It!" I truly dig this place.

I can never visit this place without spending some money. The problem is whoever selects their bedding plants really has a good eye for ordering unusual and hard to find plant species…