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Salad Style (reviewed June 17, 2010)

807 F St., Downtown; (619) 255-6731; Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday

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Salad Style (reviewed June 10, 2010)

807 F St., Downtown; (619) 255-6731; Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday

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Barrio Star (reviewed May 27, 2010)

2706 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill; (619) 501-7827; Hours: Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Dinner: 5 to 10 p.m., daily

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Luna Grill (reviewed May 20, 2010)

2245 Fenton Market Pkwy, Suite 105, Mission Valley; (619) 516-5862; Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily

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Bali Hai (reviewed May 13, 2010)

2230 Shelter Island Drive, Shelter Island; (619) 222-1181; Hours: Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Dinner: 5 to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; until 10 p.m., Fridays; 4:30 to 10 p.m., Saturdays; and 4 to 9 p.m., Sundays. Buffet brunch served from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Sundays.

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Inn at the Park Restaurant (reviewed May 6, 2010)

3167 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest; 619-296-0057; Hours: 5 to 10 p.m., Sundays and Tuesday through Thursday; until 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays

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Cody’s (reviewed April 29, 2010)

8030 Girard Ave., La Jolla; 858-459-0040; Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., daily. (Stays open later when busy)

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Porkyland (reviewed April 22, 2010)

646 University Ave., Hillcrest; (619) 233-5139; Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; until 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays

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SoHo Restaurant and Lounge (reviewed April 15, 2010)

3025 El Cajon Blvd., North Park; (619) 764-5475; Hours: 11 a.m. to close (times vary) Tuesday through Sunday. Closed on Mondays.

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The Big Easy (reviewed April 8, 2010)

127 University Ave., Hillcrest; (619) 294-3279; Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily

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Kip’s Café (reviewed April 1, 2010)

3925 Fourth Ave., Hillcrest; 619-298-0127; Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; until 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays

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Urbane Café (reviewed March 25, 2010)

5375 Napa St., Mission Valley; (619) 543-9700; Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday; until 8 p.m. on Sundays

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Babbo Grande (reviewed March 18, 2010)

1731 University Ave., Hillcrest; (619) 269-8038; Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily

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La Bastide Bistro (reviewed March 11, 2010)

1006 Scripps Ranch Blvd., #104, Scripps Ranch; (858) 577-0033; Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Closed on Sundays.

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The Marine Room (reviewed March 4, 2010)

2000 Spindrift Dr., La Jolla; (866) 644-2351; Hours: 5:30 to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; until 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays. Lounge opens at 4 p.m., daily

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Station Tavern and Burgers (reviewed February 25, 2010)

2204 Fern St., South Park; 619-255-0657; Hours: Noon to 11 p.m., Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday; until midnight Friday and Saturday. Closed on Mondays

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Brazil by the Bay (reviewed February 18, 2010)

3770 Hancock St., Loma Portal; (619) 692-1410; Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays; until 9 p.m., Wednesday, Thursdays and Sundays; and until 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays

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Richard Walker’s Pancake House (reviewed February 11, 2010)

520 Front St., Downtown; 619-231-7777; Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., daily

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Buonissimo2 (reviewed February 4, 2010)

1027 University Ave., Hillcrest; 619-704-1067; Hours: 5 to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; until 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays

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Café 21 (reviewed January 28, 2010)

2736 Adams Ave., Normal Heights; 619-640-2121; Hours: Breakfast and lunch: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Dinner: 5 to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Closed on Mondays.

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Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop (reviewed January 21, 2010)

1810 W. Washington St., Mission Hills; 619-296-8226; Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; until 2:30 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays

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Terra (reviewed January 14, 2010)

1270 Cleveland Ave. #K, Hillcrest; 619-293-7088; Hours: Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Dinner: 5 to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; until 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays. Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sundays

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Village Indian Cuisine (reviewed January 7, 2010)

9187 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #2, Clairemont Mesa; 858-874-3663; Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

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All American Grill (reviewed December 31, 2009)

7510 Hazard Center Drive #215, Mission Valley; 619-296-9600; Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily

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El Fandango (reviewed December 17, 2009)

2734 Calhoun St., Old Town; 619-298-2860; Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily. (Stays open later on weekends)

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Troy’s Greek Restaurant (reviewed December 10, 2009)

10450 Friars Road, Mission Gorge; 619-281-7741; Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays

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Johnny’s R Family Restaurant (reviewed December 3, 2009)

2611 El Cajon Blvd., North Park; 619-291-8239; Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., daily

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Bice Ristorante (reviewed November 26, 2009)

425 Island Ave., Gaslamp Quarter; 619-239-2423; Hours: 5 to 11 p.m., daily

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Don Tommy’s Mexican Food (reviewed November 19, 2009)

4145 Voltaire St., Ocean Beach; 619-223-5225; Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily

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RICE (reviewed November 12, 2009)

421 B St., Downtown; (619) 398-3082; Hours: Breakfast and lunch: 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. Dinner: 5:30 to 10 p.m., daily.

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Phi Bar and Bistro (reviewed November 5, 2009)

509 Ninth Ave., East Village; (619) 727-4000; Hours: 6 to 11 a.m., and 5 to 10 p.m., daily

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The Ritual Tavern (reviewed October 29, 2009)

4095 30th St., North Park; (619) 283-1618; Hours: 5:30 to 10 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays; until 11 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays; 3:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sundays. Closed on Mondays.

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Lotus Thai (reviewed October 22, 2009)

3761 Sixth Ave., Hillcrest; 619-299-8272; Hours: Lunch: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday; noon to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Dinner: 5 to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; until 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays

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San Diego Desserts (reviewed October 15, 2009)

5987 El Cajon Blvd., Rolando; 619-287-8186; Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; until 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays.

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Mama Testa (reviewed October 8, 2009)

1417 University Ave., Hillcrest; 619-298-8226; Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 8 p.m., Sundays

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Chicago BBQ (reviewed October 1, 2009)

3659 India St., Mission Hills; 619-298-7176; Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; until 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays

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SDMA Sculpture Court Café (reviewed September 24, 2009)

1450 El Prado, Balboa Park; 619-702-6373; Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; until 4 p.m., on Sundays

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Fairouz Restaurant & Gallery (reviewed September 17, 2009)

3166 Midway Drive, Loma Portal; 619-225-0308; Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; until 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays

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Pizzicato (reviewed September 10, 2009)

2420 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill; 619-232-9000; Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily

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The Red Door (reviewed September 3, 2009)

741 Washington St., Mission Hills; 619-295-6000; Hours: Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Dinner: 5 to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; until 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays. Brunch: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays

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Cucina Urbana (reviewed August 27, 2009)

505 Laurel St., Bankers Hill; 619-239-2222; Hours: 5 to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; until 10:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; until 9 p.m. on Sundays. Closed on Mondays (temporary).

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Jersey Mike’s Subs (reviewed August 20, 2009)

8590 Rio San Diego Dr. (Rio Vista Shopping Center), Mission Valley; 619-291-1122; Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily

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Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar (reviewed August 6, 2009)

2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill; 619-542-0394; Hours: Brunch: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. Lunch: 11:30 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Dinner: 5 p.m. to “close,” Tuesday through Sunday

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Miller’s Field (reviewed July 30, 2009)

4465 Mission Blvd., Pacific Beach; 858-483-4143; Hours: 11:30 a.m. to “last call,” Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to “last call,” Saturdays and Sundays

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Bud’s Louisiana Cafe (reviewed July 23, 2009)

10425 Tierrasanta Blvd., #105, Tierrasanta; 858-573-2837; Hours: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; until 9 p.m. on Fridays; noon to 9 p.m., Saturdays. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

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O’Brothers (reviewed July 16, 2009)

188 Horton Plaza, Downtown; 619-615-0909; Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday; until 8 p.m., Saturdays; and 6 p.m. on Sundays

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Trattoria La Strada (reviewed July 9, 2009)

702 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp District; 619-239-3400; Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; until 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays

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Riviera Supper Club & Turquoise Room (reviewed July 2, 2009)

7777 University Ave., La Mesa; 619-713-6777; Hours: 4 to 11 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; until 1 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays

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Blind Lady Ale House (reviewed June 25, 2009)

3416 Adams Ave., Normal Heights; 619-255-2491; Hours: 5 p.m. to midnight, Tuesday through Thursday; 2 p.m. to midnight on Fridays; 11:30 a.m. to midnight on Saturdays and Sundays.

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The Broken Yolk (reviewed June 18, 2009)

1851 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach; 858-270-9655; Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily

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Nine-Ten (reviewed June 11, 2009)

910 Prospect St., La Jolla; 858-964-5400; Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily

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Sab-E-Lee Thai Food Restaurant (reviewed June 4, 2009)

2405 Ulric St., Linda Vista; 858-650-6868; Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Closed on Mondays.

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