Johnny Rebs

It had been awhile since I had eaten at Johnny Rebs! I remember liking it, but not having my socks knocked off or anything. But last weekend it was exceptionally good! Pulled pork (my standard) with collard greens and cornbread - Deeeeelish! I had a bite of my friends wedge salad with tri-tip which was also very good. Aside from the food being wonderful, and surprisingly quick on a Sunday, the service was also outstanding. Several people asked how everything was, and how they could help, etc. And not in a we-don't-care-we-just-have-to-ask kind of a way. It felt like a very neighborhoody, southern, warm kind of a place I'd like to frequent. I can't wait to go back and try a wedge salad and maybe some black eyed peas this time, or another seasonal side. I should have taken pictures of the bathtubs outside filled with flowers, next time!

Pork Sunset

I have a convoluted method for putting my images to posts in this blog. It usually involves me emailing myself images from my phone, opening them on a big screen, and evaluating and editing what to include, then writing. When I emailed these photos, I wrote "Pork Sunset" as the subject. A couple days later when I saw the email, I had no idea what the subject meant, but got all daydreamy thinking about what it could mean. Then I remembered I had gotten the recipe from Sunset Magazine. Ah-ha! That makes sense. Kind of a boring reason, when Pork Sunset just sounds so exciting and intriguing. Maybe even disturbing. Think: what does Pork Sunset mean to you?

Anyway- I often make rosemary pork tenderloin with brussels, and know that I love that combination. This recipe is different and even combines a few more of my favorite flavors. It is Pork and Charred Brussels Sprouts with Chile Lime Sauce. It was delicious.

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The magical animal

Holy Swine! Carnitas' Snack Shack in North Park is amazing. A definite MUST in San Diego.

THREE kinds of pork in the pork sandwich. THREE.

Tremendous amount of succulent meat in the carnitas tacos

Lovely Fries served in a brown paper bag

And the patio in the back/side of the building is super cool looking. Looked to be made from renewable materials or sustainable or .. I don't know. But it has a nice feel.