r|meal: vagabond

[r|meal* - to dine at places in San Diego County -

places i've not been, as well as places i've not been recently.]

... for lunch - a business lunch. uh. yeah. a business ... lunch. see - we have corporate gear on and are saying words like project, status, report, reimbursement, spreadsheet, invoicing, contract, site visit, forms, ...

vagabond has become a (maybe the) favorite lunch spot destination.

lunch - doable on a walk-in basis. dinner - with reservations - is a must (!) even for a party of two, and be prepared, because the other folks who are enjoying their meals and the company they keep are chatting up a storm. (you'll chat up a storm - this place is great for that!) ... lunch - not so much a noise issue - and y'all'll still chat up a storm.

snippets and keywords surely overheard by those sitting next to our table ... yom kippur services ~ dating ~ can i try some ~ iraq war ~ temp agencies ~ smells good ~ playing one off the other ~ nyc ~ peeing in the woods ~ that's alot ~ m&m tattoos ~ scary matches ~ stealing ~ gays welcomed ~ mmmmmm...this is very good ~ here's the camera ~ spicy ~ it's warm yellow liquid ~ wedding reception ~ rush hour traffic ~ thank you.

the food is flavorful and wonderful - by sight, smell, texture & taste. and with wonderful service, the experience is fab. and we all had from the lunch menu ...

• him - Calamari Duo Salad ... Asian Kung-Pao Style Calamari and a small serving of our Crispy Garlic Calamari. Served with Aji Aioli and Mixed Green tossed in a Caribbean Dressing.
  
• her across from me - Red Curry ... Onions, Garlic, Coconut Milk, Red Curry, Lemon Grass, Ginger, Palm Sugar and a touch of Chili Pepper. Served on a Bowl over Jasmine Rice and garnished with Fried Shallots, Shredded Kaffir Lime leaves and Scallions.
  
• us (across from them), both ordered - Two Salmon Potato & Edamame Salad ... A Black Olive Toast of Crema fresca, topped with Smoked Salmon, Alfafa Sprouts, thinly sliced Red Onions and Capers and a Grilled Small Filet of Salmon; served with New Potatoes, Edamame and Bits of Smoked Salmon tossed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Chives. Rice Vinegar Drizzle.
  
• all - freshly baked bread with an aioli
• two of us - freshly brewed tea
  

spirited conversation. fabu food. great service. ... coming back for more, i'm certain!

[*NOTE: to avoid my kitchen.]