Markets nearby
Great source of reasonably-priced, unusual food, wine and beer. Fresh vegetables also.
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Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveGreat source of reasonably-priced, unusual food, wine and beer. Fresh vegetables also.
Ralphs
101 G StLarge supermarket just a few blocks away
Best selection of organic and natural foods anywhere! Lots of fresh prepared food too.
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Whole Foods Market
711 University AveBest selection of organic and natural foods anywhere! Lots of fresh prepared food too.
Best produce around (except for Whole Foods, but Sprouts has better prices).
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Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrBest produce around (except for Whole Foods, but Sprouts has better prices).
Breweries, Wineries, etc
South Park Brewing Company
1517 30th StA brewery with beer on tap one block away!
One of San Diego's most popular Mexican bars. Great Mexican food too! 1/2 block from Casa Lucía!
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Baja Betty's
1421 University AveOne of San Diego's most popular Mexican bars. Great Mexican food too! 1/2 block from Casa Lucía!
Right across the street! They create wines from fruits other than grapes, and fresh Kombucha on tap.
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FruitCraft - Fermentery & Distillery
1477 University AveRight across the street! They create wines from fruits other than grapes, and fresh Kombucha on tap.
Food Scene
Micho'z Fresh Lebanese Grill
1459 University AveVery good Mediterranean food
One of my favorite Thai restaurants anywhere! One block away.
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Amarin Thai Cuisine
3843 Richmond StOne of my favorite Thai restaurants anywhere! One block away.
Loving Hut
1905 El Cajon BlvdExcellent menu selection of vegan dishes. Casual and really good!
Lalo's Tacos
1266 University AveVery nice casual fast Mexican food
Parkhouse Eatery
4574 Park BlvdVery good restaurant
One of the most popular breakfast and lunch spot in the Uptown area
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The Mission North Park
2801 University AveOne of the most popular breakfast and lunch spot in the Uptown area
Excellent take-out Mexican food. Vegan and Vegetarian options
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El Zarape Restaurant
4642 Park BlvdExcellent take-out Mexican food. Vegan and Vegetarian options
Excellent vegan Asian restaurant. One of my favorites!
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Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant
4661 Park BlvdExcellent vegan Asian restaurant. One of my favorites!
Vegan and Vegetarian Thai food. 1/2 block West on University Ave. Very tasty and healthy!
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Veganic Thai Cafe
University AvenueVegan and Vegetarian Thai food. 1/2 block West on University Ave. Very tasty and healthy!
Fun coffee house, one block from Whole Foods, Chipotle, and many other restaurants.
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Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission BlvdFun coffee house, one block from Whole Foods, Chipotle, and many other restaurants.
Great pizza place, a system like Chipotle, where you tell them what to put on your pizza. Near many shops and other restaurants.
Project Pie
2260 Otay Lakes RdGreat pizza place, a system like Chipotle, where you tell them what to put on your pizza. Near many shops and other restaurants.
Entertainment & Activities
Sunday Farmer's Market, the best in San Diego!. Cooked food, fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, music, and more! Sunday mornings, next to the 7-11 store.
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Isitolo saseHillcrest Farmer's
3960 Normal StSunday Farmer's Market, the best in San Diego!. Cooked food, fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, music, and more! Sunday mornings, next to the 7-11 store.
Izoo yaseSan Diego
2920 Zoo DrBest Zoo in town! :-) The best anywhere!
Shopping
Servall Liquor | Craft City
1279 University AveExcellent selection of liquor, beer and wine.
Arts & Culture
Great collection of independent local artists. See them at work!
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I-Center for Art ye-Spanish Village
1770 Village PlGreat collection of independent local artists. See them at work!
Sightseeing
I-Museum yeNatural History yeSan Diego
1788 El PradoExcellent museum