Had dinner at Taverna Blu, which is situated in the Del Mar Highlands shopping plaza off of Del Mar Heights Road in Del Mar, CA. I have gone to Taverna Blu because they participate in two separate dining programs, Mogl and the Reward Network or Rapid Rewards Dining. Anytime that I can double dip on points is a great opportunity.
Though the restaurant is in a strip mall, albeit a high end one, they do a good job of creating an inviting, modern Greek atmosphere. It always seems pretty busy when I go there, so it does attract the locals.
I arrived to find Hasani, a late 20's body builder originally from the Bay Area, tending bar. He is a very attentive bartender and a great conversationalist. I ordered a Trumer Pils to drink and the Gyro Plate with feta fries, as I have done in the past. I have never seen Trumer Pils anywhere else, but it is quite refreshing. As I ate and drank, I watched the replay of the Spain vs France FIBA 2014 game from earlier in the day. Spain, the co-favorite of the tournament with the US, was upset in the game by France.
I returned to Taverna Blu on Thursday, September 11, after my happy hour at Jimmy O's. Hasani was again tending bar. I stayed until the end of the Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers' game, which the Ravens won. Like the night before, I ordered a Trumer Pils and the gyro plate with feta fries.
I will definitely be going back to Taverna Blu on my next trip to San Diego.
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