Hillcrest, San Diego CA— You gathered up your friends and you satisfied your culinary cravings at the Taste of Hillcrest on Saturday, April 16, 2011. To help hold you over until next year’s taste, take a look at some of the highlights.
From cafés and bistros to Five-Star dining, San Diegain’s enjoyed over 50 restaurants on one afternoon in the urban neighborhood of Hillcrest. This self-guided culinary adventure featured the quaint neighborhood of Hillcrest, with its charming storefronts, friendly atmosphere and of course its world famous restaurants. With over 1,000 tasters pleasing their taste buds with flavorful bites from tantalizing appetizers to heavenly desserts and hearty dishes to American classics, they surely got their nosh on.
Check out some of the pre-coverage on the Taste of Hillcrest with Ruben.
Many thanks to the participating restaurants:
| Aladdin Cafe 1220 Cleveland Ave |
Daphne’s Greek Cafe 126 W. Washington Street |
Pizza Nova 3955 Fifth Ave |
| Au Revoir 420 Robinson Ave |
Deli Llama 3702 Fifth Ave |
Pizzeria Arrivederci 3789 Fourth Ave |
| Babycakes 3766 Fifth Ave |
Eden 1202 University Ave |
Saigon on Fifth 3900 Fifth Ave |
| Baja Betty’s* 1421 University Ave |
Einstein Bagels 420 Robinson Ave |
T-Deli 1469 University Ave |
| Bamboo Lounge and Ami Sushi 1475 University Ave |
Fiesta Cantina 142 University Ave |
Taste of Thai 527 University Ave |
| Banana Leaf 3975 Fifth Ave |
Fiji Yogurt 1010 University Ave |
The Tractor Room 3687 Fifth Ave |
| Bangkok Thai Bistro 540 University Ave |
Flicks 1017 University Ave |
Urban Mo’s Bar & Grill 308 University Ave |
| Big City Bagels 1010 University Ave |
Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt 1254 University Ave |
Whole Foods Market 711 University Ave |
| Bo’s Seafood Market & Grill 1040 University Ave |
Gossip Grill 1440 University Ave |
Wine Steals 1243 University Ave |
| Bombay Exotic Cusine of India 3960 Fifth Ave |
Huapangos 3693 Fifth Ave |
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| Bread & Cie Cafe 350 University Ave |
India Palace 694 University Ave |
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| Brian’s American Eatery 1451 Washington Street |
Lalo’s Tacos Al Pastor 1266 University Ave |
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| Buonissimo 2* 1027 University Ave |
Lotus Thai Cuisine 3761 Sixth Ave |
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| Burger Lounge 406 University Ave |
Mama Testa Taqueria 1417a University Ave |
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| Celadon Royal Thai 3671 Fifth Ave |
Naked Pizza 3803 Fifth Ave |
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| Chipotle Mexican Grill 734 University Ave |
Ono Sushi 1236 University Ave |
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| Chocolat 3896 Fifth Ave |
Ortegas Mexican Bistro 141 University Ave |
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| City Deil 535 University Ave |
Pasha Mediterranean Grill 3614 Fifth Ave |
View Taste of Hillcrest 2011 in a larger map or download the Walking Map for Taste of Hillcrest 2011
Proceeds of this event benefited the Hillcrest Business Association, a local non-profit dedicated to improving the business district of Hillcrest. To learn more about the Hillcrest Business Association visit: HillcrestBusinessAssociation.com