San Diego, CA

Magnolia’s Southern Dining
DESCRIPTION: Upscale southern plantation motif with faux window shudders lining the walls and a high ceiling that conveys a sense of airiness; you'll want meet friends and family here;  from the menu; this establishment prides itself on its large portions and service with a smile, so bring your appetite; seats ~75 and patio dining available in back

CUISINE: Creole, Cajun and Soul Food; the Buffalo Tenders, Po Poys, Catfish, Liver & Onions are mouthwatering; you should also sample the scrumptious Salads, Gumbos, Bisques and Desserts

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu 11a-8:30p, Fri-Sat 11a-9:30, Sun Noon-8p

ADDRESS: 342 Euclid Ave, Suite 403 in Market Creek Plaza  MAP

PARKING: lot on premises
TRANSIT: Orange Line to Euclid Avenue Trolley Station adjacent to Market Creek Plaza

PHONE: 619-262-6005

WEBSITE: http://www.magnoliasdining.com

Sevilla Club Brazil
DESCRIPTION: DJ Baiano & Josias dos Santos opened the club in 1992; today it is the longest ongoing Brazilian nightclub on the West Coast; has featured International Brazilian acts, like OLODUM, Racionais MCs, Marcelo D2, Planet Hemp and Djambi, plus bands from San Diego, Los Angeles, and the SF Bay Area like Josias dos Santos e Sambrasil, SOL e MAR, Brasilidade, Rita do Brasil, Andy Vilas Boas, Marquinhos Pereira, Samba CHOPPS, Renni Flores, BatMakumba, SambaDa and more

CUISINE: Spanish Tapas

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: $7 for age 21+

DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 5p-11p, Fri-Sat 5p-Midnight

ADDRESS: 555 Fourth Ave  MAP

PARKING: garages nearby in the Gaslamp Quarter
TRANSIT: Orange Line to Convention Center Station, to J Street, then right2.5 blocks, left on Fourth Ave, then 1.5 blocks north

PHONE: 619-233-5979

WEBSITE: http://www.cafesevilla.com

Huffman’s Barbecue
DESCRIPTION: Serving ‘em up hot and spicy since 1967; celebrity pictures line the walls; many breakfast specials, for lunch and dinner you can eat; prices are low and the value is high

CUSINE: Barbeque; chitterlings, ham hocks, pig feet, gizzards, oxtail, fried chicken, and seafood are also popular menu items

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: $7 for age 21+

DAYS & HOURS: Fri-Sat 11a-3a, Sun-Thu 11a-11p

ADDRESS: 5039 Imperial Ave  MAP

PARKING: garages nearby
TRANSIT: Orange Line to Euclid Avenue Trolley Station, walk 4 blocks south on Euclid to restaurant

PHONE: 619-264-3115

WEBSITE: none

Bonnie Jean's Soul Food
DESCRIPTION: Local diner where prices begin at $8, with the most expensive individual meal costing cash $17

CUSINE: Seafood and Soul Food; menu ranges from fried fishes, barbeque, chitlins, oxtail, pork chops and fried chicken

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11:30a-9p, Sun 11:30a-7p

ADDRESS: 1964 54th Street  MAP

PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: none

PHONE: 619-262-8854

WEBSITE: none

Tina’s Nightclub
DESCRIPTION: Larger than it appears from the front, its the urban professional spot for dancing and socializing;  dress to impress

CUSINE: Light fare; Friday & Saturday Seafood Buffet served from 5p-7p

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: begins at 8p for Wednesday Karaoke, and the always popular Friday & Saturday nights;

DAYS & HOURS:  Happy Hour Friday and Saturday 3p-7p

ADDRESS: 1956 54th Street  MAP

PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: none

PHONE: 619-263-0258

WEBSITE: none

The Red Sea
DESCRIPTION: A classic sit down Ethipian restaurant

CUSINE: Ethiopian

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: n.a.

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sun 12p-10:30p

ADDRESS: 4717 University Ave  MAP

PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: none

PHONE: 619-285-9722

WEBSITE: none

Lemon Grove, CA

Barnes Bar-B-Que
DESCRIPTION: A Memphis-style barbecue joint owned by Clayton Davis “Brings The South To Your Mouth”; plenty of hearty side orders available at reasonable prices for everything on the menu; a piece of trivia -- many locals bring their turkey or ham here to be smoked; 2nd location at 9725 Campo Road in Spring Valley; best for take-out

CUSINE: Memphis Barbeque; all pork and beef is hickory or oak wood-smoked in a brick oven until the meat is juicy and tender, but not greasy and mushy; many folk claim their tangy secret Barbeque sauce is best in the west – taste it and you be the judge; they prepare mouthwatering peach and apple cobbler desserts everyday

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: n.a.

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11:30a-9p, Fri-Sat 11:30a-10p, Sun 2p-8p

ADDRESS: 2625 Lemon Grove Ave  MAP

PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: Orange Line to Lemon Grove Depot‎ is about 7 blocks north of this shop on Lemon Grove Ave

PHONE: 619-462-9206

WEBSITE: none