cucina urbana & chocolat (san diego, ca)
tried this new place called cucina urbana on my last trip to san diego. i first read rave reviews on a couple of blogs, and it did not disappoint! make sure you make a trip out there if you’re in san diego. :)
on a wednesday night it was packed with people, so make sure you make reservations–but if you wander in, they’ll probably seat you at one of the cool communal tables below.
i LOVED their chandeliers.
polenta + ragu, short rib pappardelle. two dishes worth going back for. :)
afterwards, i was tempted to make my usual stop at extraordinary desserts, but we opted to try something new since we were only a couple blocks from chocolat. dark chocolate + hazelnut gelato sundae? HELLO. (p.s. why doesn’t LA have good dessert spots? anyone have suggestions?)
i totally feel you on the dessert thing. C’MON LA!! anyways there’s this place in old town pasadena called “Pop Champagne Bar” and they have a bunch of desserts there +champagne&wine pairings! i’ve never been there, and i know it’s not the cheapest.. but i’ve heard good things about it!
Comment by Joanne Lee — July 28, 2010 @ 12:39 am
Hi Crystal, It was great meeting you at the UE Event last week. I love your blog!
Comment by The Charming Little Event Co. — August 3, 2010 @ 1:30 pm