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Updating Eater San Diego's Heatmap, July '13

by Candice Woo Jul 11, 2013, 3:00am PDT

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by Candice Woo Jul 11, 2013, 3:00am PDT

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More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have just one question: Where should I eat right now? Restaurant obsessives want to know what's new, what's hot and what to try. And while the Eater 38 is a great resource that covers old standbys and neighborhood essentials across the city, it's not a chronicle of the 'it' places of the moment.

Thus, we offer the Eater Heatmap, which will change continually to highlight the latest openings that are generating serious buzz. See who made the list in this month's Heatmap update.

Know of a new restaurant with a good amount of heat that should be added to the list? Send us a tip!

07/11/13: Added: Southpaw Social Club, Tender Greens Downtown, Blue Ribbon Artisan Kitchen, The Hake

06/06/13: Added: Salt & Cleaver, Magnolia Tap & Kitchen, Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station

05/02/13: Added: Queenstown Public House, Hubcap.

04/04/13: Added: The Haven Pizzeria, Amaya La Jolla.

03/07/13: Added: Soda & Swine, Great Maple, Heights Tavern, Project Pie.

02/07/13: Added: Eclipse Chocolat, Buona Forchetta and Fathom Bistro.

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Monello

From the owners of Bencotto; open for just a few weeks. Menu of Italian street food, pizza, pasta and meat. Free small bites w/a cocktail during aperitivo hours (4-7p.m.).

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750 W Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101

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Eclipse Chocolat Bar & Bistro

Eclipse's new South Park digs offer a new beer & wine menu, snacks and dessert plus a weekend brunch service that's soon to be a daily occurrence.

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2145 Fern Street, San Diego, Ca 92104

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Buona Forchetta

This corner joint boasts a real deal Neapolitan pizza oven. The small size of the restaurant combined with lots of initial buzz makes for frequent long waits for a table.

3001 Beech Street, San Diego, CA 92102

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Fathom Bistro, Bait & Tackle

A craft beer vet transforms a Shelter Island bait and tackle store into a beer bar and eatery with a great tap list, kimchi-topped hot dogs and burgers, and a killer bay view.

1776 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106

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Soda & Swine

A choose your own adventure meal, starring meatballs. The sides shine, including crispy polenta with burrata. Hop next door for a cocktail at Polite Provisions (bring your food or have it delivered).

2943 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

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Great Maple

A longstanding diner gets a swanky mid-century modern makeover from Johnny Rivera (Hash House, The Tractor Room). The desserts and homemade pies are standouts.

1451 Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103

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Heights Tavern

Normal Heights gets a spike in patio seating thanks to this better version of a sports bar which serves chef-y pub grub (burgers, chili and fries), plus craft cocktails and beer.

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3377 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

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Amaya La Jolla

Amaya has a relation in North County's Grand Del Mar, but this new La Jolla outpost differentiates itself by giving their upscale American menu a bit of Southern flair.

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1205 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037

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Queenstown Public House

Queenstown is a New Zealand-inspired spot with thoroughly San Diegan priorities: patios, burgers and Sunday brunch. The striking design of this repurposed house ensures that every seat's got great-looking view.

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San Diego, CA 92101

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Salt & Cleaver

Sausages. Beer. Cocktails. This Hillcrest hotspot offers over 20 kinds of sausages, which you can customize with different sauces and toppings until you're satisfied with your creation.

3805 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

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Magnolia Tap & Kitchen

A respite from the downtown scene, Magnolia's food is inspired by the south (cornbread, pulled pork, pecan pie) but its craft beer list is thoroughly SoCal.

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624 E Street, San Diego, Ca 92101

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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station

Our largest craft brewery finally debuts their second brewery restaurant in Liberty Station - 23,500 square feet of dining rooms, outdoor space and lots and lots of beer.

2816 Historic Decatur Rd #116, San Diego, CA 92106

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Southpaw Social Club

Chef Rich Sweeney and Good Time Design are hoping for a home run with this ballpark-adjacent restaurant and bar whose comfort food cuisine gets a dose of Southern hospitality.

815 J St., San Diego, CA 92101

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Tender Greens Downtown

Tender Greens' third San Diego location has been an out-of-the-box hit with downtown denizens and office workers. Lines are inevitable, but the speedy kitchen crew keeps things moving at a clip.

120 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

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Blue Ribbon Rustic Kitchen

The buzz is that Hillcrest's worthy food options have gotten a big boost since the opening of this artisan pasta restaurant from North County chef Wade Hageman.

530 University Ave, San Diego, CA

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The Hake

The raw and gently cured seafood preparations are the way to go at this stylish new La Jolla restaurant with Mexico City roots. Linger over a craft cocktail or delve into their collection of smoke mezcal.

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1250 Prospect St, Ste B10, San Diego, CA 92037

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Monello

750 W Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101

From the owners of Bencotto; open for just a few weeks. Menu of Italian street food, pizza, pasta and meat. Free small bites w/a cocktail during aperitivo hours (4-7p.m.).

Open in Google Maps

750 W Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101

Visit Website

Eclipse Chocolat Bar & Bistro

2145 Fern Street, San Diego, Ca 92104

Eclipse's new South Park digs offer a new beer & wine menu, snacks and dessert plus a weekend brunch service that's soon to be a daily occurrence.

Open in Google Maps

2145 Fern Street, San Diego, Ca 92104

Visit Website

Buona Forchetta

3001 Beech Street, San Diego, CA 92102

This corner joint boasts a real deal Neapolitan pizza oven. The small size of the restaurant combined with lots of initial buzz makes for frequent long waits for a table.

3001 Beech Street, San Diego, CA 92102

Visit Website

Fathom Bistro, Bait & Tackle

1776 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106

A craft beer vet transforms a Shelter Island bait and tackle store into a beer bar and eatery with a great tap list, kimchi-topped hot dogs and burgers, and a killer bay view.

1776 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106

Visit Website

Soda & Swine

2943 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

A choose your own adventure meal, starring meatballs. The sides shine, including crispy polenta with burrata. Hop next door for a cocktail at Polite Provisions (bring your food or have it delivered).

2943 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

Visit Website

Great Maple

1451 Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103

A longstanding diner gets a swanky mid-century modern makeover from Johnny Rivera (Hash House, The Tractor Room). The desserts and homemade pies are standouts.

1451 Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103

Visit Website

Heights Tavern

3377 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

Normal Heights gets a spike in patio seating thanks to this better version of a sports bar which serves chef-y pub grub (burgers, chili and fries), plus craft cocktails and beer.

Open in Google Maps

3377 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

Visit Website

Amaya La Jolla

1205 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037

Amaya has a relation in North County's Grand Del Mar, but this new La Jolla outpost differentiates itself by giving their upscale American menu a bit of Southern flair.

Open in Google Maps

1205 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037

Visit Website

Queenstown Public House

San Diego, CA 92101

Queenstown is a New Zealand-inspired spot with thoroughly San Diegan priorities: patios, burgers and Sunday brunch. The striking design of this repurposed house ensures that every seat's got great-looking view.

Open in Google Maps

San Diego, CA 92101

Visit Website

Salt & Cleaver

3805 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Sausages. Beer. Cocktails. This Hillcrest hotspot offers over 20 kinds of sausages, which you can customize with different sauces and toppings until you're satisfied with your creation.

3805 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Visit Website

Magnolia Tap & Kitchen

624 E Street, San Diego, Ca 92101

A respite from the downtown scene, Magnolia's food is inspired by the south (cornbread, pulled pork, pecan pie) but its craft beer list is thoroughly SoCal.

Open in Google Maps

624 E Street, San Diego, Ca 92101

Visit Website

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station

2816 Historic Decatur Rd #116, San Diego, CA 92106

Our largest craft brewery finally debuts their second brewery restaurant in Liberty Station - 23,500 square feet of dining rooms, outdoor space and lots and lots of beer.

2816 Historic Decatur Rd #116, San Diego, CA 92106

Visit Website

Southpaw Social Club

815 J St., San Diego, CA 92101

Chef Rich Sweeney and Good Time Design are hoping for a home run with this ballpark-adjacent restaurant and bar whose comfort food cuisine gets a dose of Southern hospitality.

815 J St., San Diego, CA 92101

Visit Website

Tender Greens Downtown

120 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

Tender Greens' third San Diego location has been an out-of-the-box hit with downtown denizens and office workers. Lines are inevitable, but the speedy kitchen crew keeps things moving at a clip.

120 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

Visit Website

Blue Ribbon Rustic Kitchen

530 University Ave, San Diego, CA

The buzz is that Hillcrest's worthy food options have gotten a big boost since the opening of this artisan pasta restaurant from North County chef Wade Hageman.

530 University Ave, San Diego, CA

Visit Website

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The Hake

1250 Prospect St, Ste B10, San Diego, CA 92037

The raw and gently cured seafood preparations are the way to go at this stylish new La Jolla restaurant with Mexico City roots. Linger over a craft cocktail or delve into their collection of smoke mezcal.

Open in Google Maps

1250 Prospect St, Ste B10, San Diego, CA 92037

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