by Erin Chambers - 9246 Reviews - 161 List
Though Michael Rubino spends most of his time in the kitchen at Napa Valley Grille as head chef, he uses what little free time he has left to explore the city and enjoy the tastes and sounds of San Diego. He shared a few of his favorite local spots with Citysearch.
Updated: November 10, 2006
"Can't beat the view from the top level."
"Cafe Chloe is one of my favorites downtown. It's really unique in it's menu, setting and wine list. I haven't found many places in Southern California like it."
"Great date spot. What a view!"
"Perfect spot for when family and friends come to visit from out of town."
"Of course I love Horton Plaza for shopping--I'm not a fan of shopping, per se, but if I need something in particular, chances are I can find it in my own backyard. My favorite is The Edge, a specialty knife store."
"I'm a huge fan of music. I saw Ben Harper at the Embarcadero Marina Park a couple months ago and it was such a unique venue and incredible show."
"Since I'm originally from Queens, NY, I'm a die-hard New York Mets fan--sorry Padres fans! But I've been to Petco Park to see them play and was pretty amazed by the park."
"Balboa Park is so diverse--the museums and parks have so much culture and you can learn so much about San Diego history. It's a great place to take out-of-towners, but can also be a great place to go on a romantic date."
