James & Jayne

"You have to try that new restaurant:

____&____"

Sound familiar?

The ampersand has become like the 
Michelin Star...

well..

kinda.

It seems that every new "foodie" restaurant that is a must-try now contains the elusive 
&

and that when I see the 
&

I automatically assume it means 

good food.

In the spirit of good food, 

I am combining two places in San Diego 

which are worthy of the 
&

but do not actually use them in their names.

James Coffee Co. & Jayne's Gastropub

Let's start with James:

 

This is not James.

It's not an ad for Apple computers, either 

(although if you're from Apple & you're reading this, contact me...

I'm sure we can figure something out ;)

That is my darling husband on our first trip to 

http://jamescoffeeco.com/ 

 

Micro-roasters in SD are a dime a dozen,

but you bet your pants that

Nick & Lindsay

will try them all. 

& this: 

 ranks among the absolute best.

Creamy, dark espresso

w/o the bitterness...yum!

They also have a work space for a few small businesses.

All together a great experience...

& it's in Little Italy...

How can you beat that??

All right let's discuss Jayne:

I first came to Jayne's Gastropub 

upon hearing that my friend was working there. 

 This quaint gastropub serves many English favorites, 

along with other impeccably-selected dishes showcasing local produce and sustainable meats.

I recently went for my birthday and ordered the Potato and Celery Root Gratin...and ate every bit.

Sorry, no pic.

I only took a pic of my Irish Coffee:

 & their lovely garden area:

 So there you have it. 

James & Jayne.

Two San Diego locals which shouldn't be missed.

aloha.