Faking It: Gourmet Foods To-Go

Updated: July 22, 2009

No one needs to know about your constant confusion between the sugar bowl and the salt shaker. Or that the only reason you own a cookbook is because Tyler Florence was signing them at Borders and you wanted a photo. So you're not a chef? No worries. We've rounded up all the best gourmet to-go spots in San Diego to help you fake it ... 'til you make it.

San Diego's Best Gourmet Foods To-Go

  1. 1 Prep Kitchen
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    7556 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 (map)

    It's the gourmet, organic, farm-to-table to-go arm of La Jolla's popular neighborhood eatery Whisknladle. Get everything from prepared salads to house-made charcuterie for your next party.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Saffron-Chicken
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    3731 India St, San Diego, CA 92103 (map)

    Pull off an authentic Thai-fusion meal without cooking a thing when your order noodles, chicken, satays and more from Mission Hills' popular Thai spot.

  3. 3 3 Star Rating: Average Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe
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    1110 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106 (map)

    Popular bakery serves fresh-baked breads, scones, cinnamon rolls and sandwiches to take out or eat at sidewalk tables.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Pizza Nova
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    3955 5th Ave Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92103 (map)

    Need a quick salad to go with dinner? Or how about a pasta dish to share at a potluck? Pizza Nova's simple, delicious pizza-pasta-salads menu is all available to go. Just switch out the bowl to one of your own, and you're good to go.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Joey's Smokin' Bbq
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    4645 Carmel Mtn Rd, San Diego, CA 92130 (map)

    Struggling to live up to the "grillmaster" title on your own back patio? Joey's to the rescue! Order up a few trays of ribs, chicken, corn bread and coleslaw, and no one will be the wiser.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Whole Foods Market
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    711 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 (map)

    From the perfect roast chicken to an appetizer tray of fresh hummus and fruit salsa, Whole Foods prepared foods section can make anyone look like a gourmet chef.