Comments on: Still a new year

By: threedogkitchen

threedogkitchen — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:47:58 +0000

Definitely go to Luc’s. They often have coupons in the Poway paper or that 1-on-1 freebie mag that comes in the mail. I recommend any dish, but the pastas are my least favorite (except for the ravioli appetizer and the mac ‘n cheese plate). Even the chicken dishes are good.

By: CAB

CAB — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:57:27 +0000

It IS La Bastide Bistro that I was thinking of! A friend had recommended it since she lives close by. We tried La Fontana when it first opened and you’re both right, we’re not missing it. Haven’t been to Beachgrass yet but we don’t go out for breakfast much anymore.

Okay, Luc’s it is! With two recommendations, how can I not go?

By: threedogkitchen

threedogkitchen — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:41:16 +0000

Hmm… I forgot about La Bastide. Travis and I keep talking about going to dinner (I think they have a Monday prix fixe menu) but we just haven’t done it. I’ve only been there once, for lunch, right after they opened when I worked in Scripps Ranch and lunch took so long I guess I never got over it!

I love Luc’s… I never leave hungry and I never leave wishing I had eaten something else.

By: threedogkitchen

threedogkitchen — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:38:07 +0000

Thee Bungalow is another good one. We first found it because of Restaurant Week, and we’ve gone back quite a few times. They have moderately priced wine dinners and really good early bird dinner specials (on the rare occasion we can get there that early!)

By: threedogkitchen

threedogkitchen — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:36:11 +0000

We practically lived at Luc’s Bistro when we redid our kitchen… Have you been there yet? If not, you have to go. You just have to.

As Cami said, La Fontana is long gone (and not missed). Beach Grass Café took its spot and is probably my favorite breakfast spot (aside from my own kitchen). I can’t think of any other “Bistro” place that would be on a must-try list. If you figure it out, let me know!

By: Cami

Cami — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:39:16 +0000

CAB – is it rude of me to barge into this conversation? Eh, it’s the internet. La Fontana Italian Bistro is long gone, turned into “City Bistro” (or something like that, and in either case, you didn’t miss out on much), and is now finally a Beachgrass Cafe. It’s pretty good for breakfast/lunch, but when my husband and I went to try it out for dinner, we were less than impressed. Luc’s Bistro has been around for going on a year and is the best sit-down restaurant in Poway. Maybe you were thinking of La Bastide Bistro in Scripps Ranch? That place is yummy. My lunch-buddy coworker and I splurged and celebrated our pre-Christmas lunch there.

Oh, and I am hungry. Which is why I barged in. Thinking about food.

By: CAB

CAB — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:48:25 +0000

Oh wait, I think I’m thinking of a different place other than Luc’s Bistro. I think I’m thinking of La Fontana Italian Bistro or something like that. doh

By: CAB

CAB — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:54:42 +0000

Happy New Year, Leanne! Inglourious Basterds is the only movie from your list that I have not seen yet (sitting on top of the DVD player, just waiting). The Mister couldn’t stop laughing at the Vince Vaughn reaction of baby puke scene. I laughed too but mostly at his reaction.

As far as Cohn restaurants, the only one we’ve been to is Island Prime and enjoyed it very much. I’ll have to keep Indigo Grill in mind.

After all these years, we still have yet to try Luc’s Bistro. I don’t know why, just one of those things. And it’s even on my to-try list.