Food journal #7 - Phil’s BBQ

I went to Comic Con 2011 at San Diego this week. Before we go, I saw Phil’s BBQ on Food channel and I really want to try it. We went to the restaurant on a Wednesday night. it’s located next to the Sport Arena and inside is nicely decorate and very easy to find a seat.

I order BBQ baby back ribs for myself and my husband have the Beefy Rib & Chicken Dinner ( 2 Beef Rib and 1/4 Chicken BBQ’d), and we also order a side of corn on the cob and fried. The baby back ribs are very tender and juicy, and the sauce is very sweet and the meat is full with the BBQ sauce favor. 

I think it done well on the BBQ meat, but both of the side is very disappointed. The fries is not hot and crispy. The corn on the cob is using the grainy corn, and it’s very chewy, and the potato salad on my husband’s combo is not season, very bland. I would go back for the baby back ribs but I am not recommend to order the extra side. It’s not worth the money. (3 Stars)

Address: 3750 Sport Arena Blvd., San Diego, CA 92078

Phone: 619-226-6333

Food journal #3 - CULTURE Organic Frozen Yogurt

Yogurt is good for you and CULTURE is good for you... the key ingredient is coming from Straus Family Creamery - Kosher Yogurt. The taste is smooth and silky, but not too sweet. It's different than those chain yogurt stores, it's definitely a healthy choice. They have many organic toppings for you to choose. I like their mango and strawberry, both of the items are carefully prepared, finely chopped squares. You know the store workers did put their heart on preparing the ingredients. The store is locate at the heart of Palo Alto - South California Avenue, plenty of parking space across the street, easy access location. They also serve organic chocolate chips cookie, very tasty. It's not a self serve yogurt place, they have small, medium, and large for you to choose. Because the healthy ingredients and easy access locations, the yogurt is a little bit pricier. (4 stars)


P.S. Don't forget to ask for a frequent visitor card. 12 stamps = 1 FREE medium swirl + 1 Topping


Address: 340 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: 650-324-0440

Food journal #2 - Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt

100°F everywhere and what is the best way to give yourself a break? YOGURT, bingo. We went to Saratoga Avenue and chill out at a yogurt shop. The shop is brand new, have a lot of different favor. And, they even have a fresh bakery there. The boss is very nice, she gave us a coupon to use for next time. Also, they are running a promotion, if you bring your yelp review for that store, you will get free yogurt. Great service and great selection, just a little too far from where I live. (4.8 stars)

*07/24/2011 - Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt Grand Opening Special
$1 Yogurt Day  (2-5pm)

Address: 4306 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA
Phone: 408-517-8898

Food journal #1 - The boiling crab

This store is always busy, no matter what time of the day. It's packed on Sunday morning, which the store is not open yet. My tip for you is get there at 11:30am line up and you should get a seat with no problem. We order 1 dozen of oyster, 2lb clam, 1lb king crab legs, 1lb shrimp, 4pcs corn on the cob, and 1 potato fried. The food is great, and the clam is huge, but they don't have blue crab today. (4.5 stars)