Welcome to San Diego, fellow translators! Tomorrow marks the beginning of the American Translators Association's 53rd annual conference. Since so many language professionals will be gathering this weekend in America's Finest City, I thought that I would provide a few tips and links to help everyone out with their eating and entertainment dilemmas. I am a native San Diegan and I currently reside here as well, so please feel free to shoot me a comment or email if you have any questions!
COMER
Kono's Surf Club Cafe is one of my friend Karen's favorites. Come here to check out a San Diego beach community, Pacific Beach, and get some great breakfast, burgers, or coffee!
If you love Thai food like I do and you also appreciate a moody culturally-rich ambiance, try Rama. The food is great AND you'll feel like you just got back from vacation when you walk outside after your meal.
Hodad's is a local favorite for giant burgers, fries, and milkshakes. You can check out their original location in Ocean Beach, or be one of the first few thousand people to savor a burger in their newish downtown locale.
Phil's BBQ is reputed to be one of the best barbeque spots in the city. I know others have their favorites, but Phil's has always treated my tasted buds with respect!
This is another local favorite that ALWAYS draws crowds. Lucha Libre is Mexican fare with a twist...and a headlock! Be prepared to fight your way to the front of the line if you decide to eat here.
Old Town is a great place to go if you are feeling extremely touristy. I like to walk around and get fresh cinnamon and strawberry tortillas from a street side vendor. The restaurants are mostly Mexican-American style and will definitely satisfy your craving for something cheesy (double entendre intended).
TOMAR
Café Lulu is a hip coffee shop and hookah lounge downtown. If you just want a coffee and a pastry but you want to get a little bit more local flavor and less Starbucks, try this cute sidewalk cafe.
For a glass of wine with a colleague, consider Voyou. The owner is extremely friendly, the atmosphere is very modern and clean yet intimate, and the food and wine are excellent.
Try Starlite's signature cocktails paired with a delicious dinner!
DISFRUTAR
The Titanic Halloween Masquerade might be up your alley if you packed your costume and you like to get out and enjoy the nightlife. You're just in time this weekend to partake in not just the professional development and networking but also the disguised revelry and haunts. For other spooky events click here.
If you are still in town on Sunday and you are in the mood to get out and do something mellow, the Hillcrest Farmer's Market is the perfect option. Hillcrest is just a couple of miles north of downtown, and the Sunday market is full of great vendor options for fresh produce, gifts, prepared foods, or just to get out and see the locals.
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