Wednesday, April 7, 2010
FOOD & DRINK
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SA RA H G R I E C O MANAGING EDITOR
Tuesday is known as a terrible day of the week anywhere else in the U.S., but not in San Diego, land of Taco Tuesday. Many restaurants and bars have good deals; check them out to add some variety to Taco Tuesday routines.
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport Ave. Located in laid-back Ocean Beach, this funky bar and grill is an ideal destination on Taco Tuesday. Even with a constantly bustling crowd, the service is impeccable; it also offers a variety of beers. This San Diego staple is a must for those wishing to experience a cheap, delicious meal while watching the sunset. At this cash-only bar, tacos are $2.50 apiece until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Fred’s Mexican Café
2470 San Diego Ave. What better place to enjoy Taco Tuesday than Old Town? At Fred’s, customers can feel as though they are at a small taco shop in Mexico without having to leave the country. On Tuesdays, tacos range from $2 to $3 and margaritas are only $4.50. The authentic atmosphere, combined with inexpensive food, makes this a popular spot on Tuesday nights, so make sure to arrive early.
Taco Surf Taco Shop
4657 Mission Blvd. For those who enjoy the Pacific Beach vibe, this is the ideal restaurant to visit
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 life abroad is Café Sevilla, a tapas bar, nightclub and restaurant located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. These tapas are authentic Spanish dishes that can be hard to come by in San Diego. Some of the most popular are tortilla Española, chicken or shrimp croquetas, Brava sautéed potatoes, Fabada and Jamón Iberico. Drinks and tapas starting around $3 are served during happy hour, which is from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every day and is valid all night on Mondays. At 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, an hour-long group salsa lesson is offered in the nightclub, followed by salsa music for the remainder of the evening. There is no cover charge on Wednesdays and no fee for the lesson, but on Thursdays there is a $10 cover. On weekend nights, the club plays Latin pop, hip-hop and reggaeton music, and Sundays feature live Banda music.
SDSU International Student Center Another way to integrate foreign and domestic lifestyles is to maintain the language learned abroad and connect with exchange students at San Diego State. Every Friday the SDSU International Student Center holds an International Coffee Hour hosted by students from near and far.
after a day riding the waves. Taco Surf Taco Shop is known for having the tastiest guacamole in Southern California and some of the most inexpensive Tuesday tacos in town — only $1.50 each. The deal draws such a big crowd on Tuesdays that it was extended to Thursday nights.
El Zarape
4642 Park Blvd. When craving fish tacos, this is a great place to go for Taco Tuesdays. Boasting that it has the best fish tacos in San Diego, El Zarape serves heaping portions of fresh-caught fish rolled into scrumptious corn tortillas. The restaurant has plenty of healthy options to choose from and vegetarians can also enjoy tacos made especially for them. Every night of the week, fish tacos are only 99 cents — but just because they are inexpensive does not mean the restaurant skimps on flavor.
El Camino 3023 Juniper St. This place has people asking, “Is it Tuesday yet?” Located in the hipster area of South Park, El Camino has half-off specials on tacos every Tuesday, along with plenty of discounted drinks. The neon decor gives off a trendy vibe, and everyone seems to always enjoy themselves. Groups are welcome at this establishment and are likely to have a fun time on a Tuesday night.
They talk about their culture and make authentic food dishes to share with others, based on a weekly theme. “The International Student Center is like a second home to students from more than 95 different countries,” Sarah Clinton, programs coordinator at the ISC, said. “So chances are, if you went to study abroad in a certain country, we have students from that country that are interested in meeting you.” SDSU students can also get involved and make foreign friends through the buddy system that the ISC offers to exchange students. “Study abroad returners are paired up with incoming international freshmen students to assist the incoming freshmen before, during and after arrival to help the new student adjust to life at SDSU and San Diego,” Clinton said. “After the freshmen arrive, their U.S. buddies should be available to meet with their freshmen buddies for about one to two hours a week, maybe just to talk or go to a movie or study together.” Keep in mind — adjusting can be tricky. One of the best ways to help speed along the process is to embrace the knowledge gained from an international journey and find creative ways to integrate the study abroad life back in San Diego.
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