A classic fish and chips at Anthony's

The last several years, I’ve headed out to lovely San Diego, California. My sister lives out that way and I always love the weather, the beautiful scenery and the San Diego area has just some incredible people. Instead of flying this year, I hopped in the ol’ car and hit the highway all the way from San Antonio, Texas to San Diego and back. it was an incredible drive let me tell you! The call of the open road, the chance to see more of this great country and the opportunity to ponder life was just too much to resist. This year, I wanted to incorporate my love of craft beer with my trip. I wanted to get as much as I could out of this trip, see as many craft breweries and beer bars as I could fit in a week long trip.

I arrived on A Sunday night and checked into my hotel in San Diego’s historic Gas Lamp district. Soon after I head over to meet some good friends Shanna and Sophia, for some kick butt Moroccan food at Kous Kous, fantastic conversation and some fine red wine. Kous Kous is a small and quaint little restaurant in downtown San Diego. It sits below street level and unless you’ve been there, you’ll never find it. Dim lighting, Moroccan decor and to die for food. I know, you’re wondering when the beer with rear its wonderful head? Wait no longer dear readers, for here it comes.
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German Eats

Maybe it’s the Southern boy in me or the Irish ancestry, but I’m baffled as to why German cuisine isn’t mentioned more. It’s warm, hearty and cheap – the Soul Food of Europe. We managed to get into the well-known Schusterjunge, an excellent jumping off point in Berliner cuisine should you be a first-timer. [Clockwise] Solianka (actually, a Russian soup, but popular here…and fantastic) Tea Bratwurst w/ roasties and sauerkraut…all in a sausage gravy – insane. The (in)famous digestive, Jagermeister. Apple Strudel with custard – went down in about 3 minutes. Gluewhein…sure, of out season, but they had some left from December. Read More »