Here’s what’s new in uptown’s dining scene

This week, Frank Sabatini Jr. has restaurant and dining news that will be of interest to uptown residents. 

Since moving from Hillcrest to North Park, the all-vegan Evolution Fast Food recently added drive-through service. Customers can order from a full menu of plant-based options such as “chik’n” tenders, loaded fries, tacos, sandwiches and assorted burgers made in-house with tempeh or black beans. Desserts, shakes and smoothies are also available.

Senor Mango’s new A-frame walk-up location in Hillcrest has a quaint structure but a robust menu, including fan favorites such as vegetarian and pork loin tortas and parfait-like escamochas.

Also, Hillcrest’s Crest Cafe, a go-to diner for lemon-ricotta pancakes, butter burgers, tuna melts, and other hearty fare, is raising funds this month for Casa De Luz SD, a collective house in Tijuana that provides a haven for LGBTQ refugees who fled their countries because of persecution.

We’re now located in the Times of San Diego Bankers Hill office, so maybe I’ll see you at some of the uptown and downtown eateries Sabatini mentions! 

And be sure to nominate and vote for your favorites in our Best of Uptown & Downtown San Diego competition.