Pomegranate Russian Georgian Restaurant
District: North Park
Phone: (619) 297-4007
Address: 2302 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA
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Description: This restaurant provides an excellent amount of culture shock from the first step through the entry door for those who crave an international flair to their diet.
Things to do in San Diego: The Boulevard Less Traveled
Most modern American cities have an area devoted almost exclusively to nightlife, with block after block of restaurants and bars conveniently located for visitors and the young and hip to part with their money. San Diego is no different. Ask someone from Walla Walla or Cambridge what they intend to do in America’s Finest City and chances are you’ll hear one or all of these three: the Zoo, La Jolla, and the Gaslamp Quarter. The Gaslamp is nice. While it does have great food and a loud but cultivated atmosphere, it doesn’t speak the San Diego speak.
But, if one truly wants to get a feel for the real San Diego, they need to travel a few miles northeast to one of the many centre city neighborhoods. An area such as North Park is older, but has a much richer character, and one would be remiss if they didn’t experience some of what it has to offer. Being a multi-ethnic community, North Park has an abundance of inconspicuous exotic restaurants. The Russian-Georgian restaurant Pomegranate on El Cajon Boulevard, truly a hidden gem with year-around Christmas lights hiding most of the signs, is a perfect example. Step in and you will immediately feel transported to the Caucasus Mountains. The furniture is cozy and rustic, the walls are littered with anecdotes and well wishes scribed by the patrons, and the air is full of Far East spice. If you’ve love Russian food or if you just want to try it, this is the place.
This is just one of many, many interesting spots nestled amongst the Spanish-style bungalows outside of downtown. So, if you’re new to San Diego or just an unaware native that’s ready for something different, you might want to give centre city a try.
