Monday, March 19 found companion and I staring at one another, trying to develop a plan for the evening. Neither of us was motivated for “time in front of the stove” but we were having trouble coming up with alternatives.
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High Tide Burrito
in San Marco |
Companion came through with an inspired idea. We had been wanting to try High Tide Burrito Company (1538 Hendricks Avenue) since we had passed this San Marco establishment in a previous Prowl. Checking their website, we noticed on Monday's they offered $2 Lupe's Famous Baja Fish Tacos … $2 Fish Tacos? … WooHoo!
I guess the Jeep had overheard us and was waiting for us, idling impatiently, as we locked the door to leave.
Companion managed to keep at least one wheel on the ground the entire way over to High Tide Burrito and we were able to find a good parking space.
Nice, comfortable, modern décor … a counter at which to place your order … I already liked the place.
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| Lupe's Famous Baja Fish Tacos |
Friendly staff and prompt service made the experience even better. The fish tacos were delicious and quite the bargain. Believe it or not, neither of us ordered one of their beers, available on tap. Just not quite ready to partake, I guess. Beers on tap, which included local brews such as, Bold City and Intuition Ale Works.
High Tide Burrito Company is now on my list to visit again in the near future. I look forward to trying other items on their menu, which is posted on their website, along with a faxable order form so you can send them your order, confirm it and pick it up. Great idea!
High-fives to High Tide Burrito for providing a delicious and reasonable Jax Brew Bitch experience!
Okay … now, it was on to brew-related pursuits … but where to go?
We put the Jeep in Prowl Mode and soon passed by a place which has always caught our eye but have never tried. A neighborhood bar-looking place, Sherwood’s Liquors (1105 San Marco Blvd ) seemed to be open, so we pulled into their parking lot. We were wondering if we would feel out of place – outsiders – invading hallowed ground. We were in for a pleasant surprise!
Welcomed warmly by Vickie, we soon learned all their beer was bottled but they had a significant array to choose from. I settled on a Newcastle Brown Ale and companion selected Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale.
Sitting comfortably at the bar, we learned from Vickie about the history of the place and her involvement as first a patron and later an employee whose tenure is now measured in years.
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| Beer Ball aka Skee Ball |
We also met the daytime bartender, Mac, who was also gracious in providing additional details about the bar, pool tables (five that I counted), Skee Ball (you can win beer !!!), darts and video games. By the way, look at the map as you go from the main bar area into the pool table section. That map charts Mac's 29-day trip around the 48 contiguous United States, touching each state along the way. Amazing is too feeble a word for his accomplishment. Able to hit a number of things on his bucket-list, Mac's trip also allowed him to meet new people, visit a number of bars around the country and provide him a story about each of the 48 continental states. When you meet him, ask him about California!
Prices are very reasonable at Sherwoord's ... and the restrooms are clean!
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| Mac from Sherwood's |
The atmosphere is that which you would expect of a neighborhood bar. To those of you who THINK they prefer the more refined establishments, do yourself a favor and leave your Snoot Suit in your car and go in for a visit and a quick beer to see for yourself, I bet the friendly staff will make you feel right at home – and see if you can do better than I did when I tried Skee Ball. I blamed it my high level of sobriety, so I am sure I will do much better when I visit again soon – during an extended weekend Jax Brew Bitch Prowl.
Thanks to Vickie and Mac for making us feel welcome and for introducing us to Sherwood's!
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