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Dish

Published Thursday, 09-Mar-2006 in issue 950

David “Mona” Valenzuela

Food service

Mission Hills

Volunteers for the San Diego Hoops basketball league as tournament director

What is currently your favorite eatery?

I have a few places: Brians’ American Eatery, Martinis Above Fourth, Cuarto Milpas in Barrio Logan and the old Casa de Bandini in Old Town.

Do you have a favorite dish from any San Diego restaurant?

The Big Bri Double Burger with double fries and large Diet Pepsi from Brians’ American Eatery.

What is your favorite lunch spot?

Cuarto Milpas.

How often do you cook at home?

Never. My partner does all the cooking – or I do good reservations.

Do you prefer to cook with others or do you banish all human life from your kitchen?

I’m not allowed in the kitchen.

Name three things that are always in your refrigerator/freezer.

A two-liter bottle of diet soda, leftovers and bottled water.

Name three people, living or dead, you’d most like to invite to a dinner party.

Jack Nicholson, Brian Dennehy and, of course, Cher.

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