My weekend began with a visit to one of my favorite places downtown, Neighborhood. Since I can no longer frequent as much as I use to, this was a treat! Sometime in the last couple years, the gastropub and burger lounge trend swept over San Diego, and a selection of eateries popped up that would inevitably give Rockies notorious burger a run for its money. The burgers in these new joints put a gourmet spin on your average burger. So what you may ask sets Neighborhood ahead of the competition. Well, it is much more than just a delicious urban eatery (I am obsessed with their sweet potato fries, and the spicy cajun burger is super zingy!). With 27 micro brews on tap, many locally brewed, it's a great place to gather up a few friends and relax over a cold one, either at Happy Hour or into the evening. And, to top it off the interiors are great. Owner, Arsulan Tafazoli, sat down with several architects, and together, they collaborated to create his vision. The result, a sleek and modern twist to the traditional diner, with a funky attention to the details. A cityscape mosaic takes up an entire wall, wine bottles line the bar wall from floor to ceiling in an abstract rack, while an enormous painting of a rather creepy old man holds a gigantic burger hangs overhead the dining tables. Neighborhood supports the local art scene, and it's a refreshing to find nontraditional pieces displayed within the restaurant. I recommend to all to check it out, I promise you'll go back!
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