This month we had a craving for sushi, so we explored one of the local favorite sushi lounges. But first, did you know that Sushi has been a part of the American dining scene since the early 1900’s, when the first reported sushi shop opened in Los Angeles in 1906? Now there are almost 4,000 […]
This month we set our sites on Buffalo Wings, but first a little about their origin. There are several claims about the invention of Buffalo wings, but the most accepted version is that Buffalo wings were first prepared in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. One of the owners needed a fast […]
In this special Cinco de Mayo edition of Taste of the Point, we go in search of the best local Margarita. So where did this popular concoction come from? Well, the origin of the Margarita is somewhat muddled – one story involves a Ziegfeld showgirl in 1938 and another story claims that a Texas socialite […]
This month we were in the mood for Thai – and there is only one place to get the best Thai food in Point Loma, and that is Supannee House of Thai. They serve authentic Thai cuisine and have been in Point Loma for over 10 years. And the name? Well, Supannee House is not […]
This month we did the Java Jive and delved into the world of coffee. Since there are so many different coffee drinks, we decided to taste test a Cortado. A Cortado consists of espresso mixed with roughly equal amounts of warm milk to reduce the acidity. The milk in a cortado is steamed, but not frothy and […]
Happy New Year! This month we set our culinary sites on the best hamburger within walking distance from the office. We looked at three different venues that served hamburgers, Harbor Town, Ketch Grill and Taps, and Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern and the winner is … Ketch Grill and Taps! Now you wouldn’t think that a […]