(1964-1970) The Polynesian Room was an island-themed bar and cafe established on January 1, 1964, by John Edward Mason (1924-1996) in a former storefront on Grand Avenue. Mason, a U.S. […]
Bars
Hayloft Barbecue, Chula Vista
(1948-1978) Hayloft Barbecue was originally a western-themed dance hall established in 1948 by Chula Vista auto dealer Jerry Stone. He closed out his used car dealership (“They’re Plymouth-Rock-Bottom!”) and leased […]
Recipe: Keoki Coffee from Bully’s
The original Keoki Coffee recipe for George Bullington’s after-dinner cocktail, originated in 1967 at Bully’s in San Diego, California
Before the Alibi Club, it Was Perry’s
From the Archives: San Diego’s Neon Alley and Sailors’ Row
Along the downtown streets of San Diego during and after WWII, there were dozens of restaurants, clubs, bars, tattoo parlors — all vying for the enlisted man’s paycheck. A high […]
From the Archives: The South Seas Cafe, San Diego
In Remembrance: Classic San Diego Restaurant Closures in 2020
With sadness, we remember some of the classic San Diego establishments that have shuttered in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants come and go, but when a family favorite closes up, it’s almost like losing a loved one…
Classic San Diego Tiki: The Aloha Cafe, part 1
Classic San Diego Tiki – The Aloha Cafe (1928-2011)
In Remembrance: Classic San Diego Restaurant Closures in 2019
With sadness and a bit of forlorn nostalgia, we remember some of the classic San Diego establishments that shuttered in 2019.
Red Fox Room Steakhouse Update
The iconic and landmark Red Fox Room opened Saturday, 17 Oct 1959 and has been the well-loved home of stiff martinis, juicy steaks, shrimp cocktails and classic piano bar karaoke […]