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El Cajon Boulevard History Pt.2

By the early 1960’s, El Cajon Boulevard was a booming hot spot for commercial businesses, which is credited mostly to the automobile. Interestingly the automobile was also a focal point for one of the first youth riots here in the … Continue reading

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El Cajon Boulevard History Pt.1

El Cajon Boulevard has a rich history filled with automobiles, food, landmarks, and historic events. Originally named El Cajon Avenue, the famous roadway started as a dirt road and was home to the first small business district in San Diego. … Continue reading

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San Diego Lafayette Hotel and Imig’s Kitchen And Bar

The San Diego Lafayette Hotel, formerly named the Imig Manor after owner Larry Imig, was originally opened on July 6, 1946 and was built at a cost of $2 million dollars. It was officially known as the playground of the … Continue reading

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Restaurant Spotlight: Lips

Most locals are quite aware but if you haven’t heard of Lips, one of the stops on the Bite San Diego El Cajon Boulevard tour, then you are in for a very special treat unlike any other! With the tagline, “We … Continue reading

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Spotlight: Pizzeria Luigi

So how much do you love Pizza? Find out more about Pizzeria Luigi, the newest stop on Bite San Diego’s North Park food tour! Established in 2004, Pizzeria Luigi has been crafting authentic New York style pizza pies for San … Continue reading

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Fall Happenings You Won’t Want to Miss in San Diego

As summer draws to a close, so does the hiatus from our normal schedules: School resumes, vacations come to an end, and preparations begin for the holiday season. To keep things from becoming too routine, spend this fall celebrating the unique … Continue reading

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Famous Faces Seen at the Hotel Del

The Hotel Del Coronado has epitomized the idea of luxury since its completion in 1888. Over the years, the iconic destination has attracted an impressive list of celebrity clientele. Residing on the island that recently earned the coveted title of “America’s … Continue reading

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Ice Cream Goes Gourmet

Say goodbye to dripping cones and sticky bowls – traditional ice cream is getting a makeover. Bardot offers us a neat alternative: gourmet ice cream bars. Although according to the company, “we don’t sell ice cream bars. We sell Love. … Continue reading

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Goodbye, Foie Gras!

The Wall Street Journal wrote about an important dish that’s part of California’s culture—the Foie Gras and its ban on Sunday.  What has it boiled down to? According to the article “California will ban foie gras sales starting Sunday but … Continue reading

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Grilling Recipes for the 4th of July

What is the newest food trend in conversations? Grilling recipes for the 4th of July. Nate of Recipe Lion introduced other bloggers’ recipes for you to use during America’s Independence Day. To be quite honest, they’re each quite the read … Continue reading

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