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The Inland Tavern in San Marcos has taken over a former British pub space and transformed it into a restaurant with an international menu and coastal decor. The chef draws influences from Thailand and Vietnam but offers diverse options beyond Asian cuisine. Standout dishes include Kung Pao carnitas tacos with sweet and tangy sauce, and a play on poutine featuring Japanese-spiced fried potatoes. The restaurant aims to raise the bar for dining options in inland San Diego County.

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2/26/15, 3:25 PMInland Tavern: international menu, killer tacos Page 1 of 5http://www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/article-13899-inland-tavern-international-menu-killer-tacos.html RSS | Find a Paper | Contact Us | Advertise | Sign up for our newsletters | Search search articles... Calendar Dining Movies Clubs THU 26 FRI 27 SAT 28 SUN 1 MON 2 TUE 3 WED 4 Joyce Carol Oates Feb 26, 2015 As part of the Point Loma Nazarene University Writer's Symposium by the Sea, the legendary poet and novelist will give an informal speech followed by a signing. 64 other events on Thursday, February 26 Safari Power Saver Click to Start Flash Plug-in 0 Tweet Friday, Feb 13, 2015 Home / Articles / Eats / North Fork / Inland Tavern: international menu, killer tacos Inland Tavern: international menu, killer tacos San Marcos newbie out to up the inland restaurant game By Jenny Montgomery Kung Pao carnitas - Photo by Jenny Montgomery In this era of farm-to-table, I find it interesting that great places to eat arent closer to the farms themselves. Oh, sure, in fertile San Diego, everything is relatively nearby, but the sunnier, crophappy reaches of our county tend to attract chains and suburban sprawl, while the coolest eateries try to get as close to the coast as possible. But contrary to the popular local adage, there is life east of Interstate 5. And those of us living inland demand decent food. Why, hello there, Inland Tavern. Thank you for opening! San Marcos Inland Tavern (1001 W. San Marcos Blvd.) has taken over the former confines of , 28LikeLike News Opinion Culture Music Eats Best of San Diego Blogs Events Photos Contests Archive
2/26/15, 3:25 PMInland Tavern: international menu, killer tacos Page 2 of 5http://www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/article-13899-inland-tavern-international-menu-killer-tacos.html $5.00 for $10.00 Park Place Cafe Time Left: 2 days 8:34:45 San Diego CityBeat $12.00 for $24.00 Bamboo Lounge Time Left: 2 days 8:34:45 San Diego CityBeat1 2 33 4 San Diego - 60 available San Diego - 7 available divey Brit bar Penny Lane and turned it into a clean dining room and bar with a coastal feel, even though theres no water in sight. (Keep calm, fans of San Marcos-based British pubs! Churchills is still carrying on just down the road.) Chef Rob Conaway is a local boy whos spent time cooking in Thailand and Vietnam, and although that influence is felt throughout the menu, the offerings are far more eclectic than the expected. Local food writers should start a support group on how to come up with new and interesting ways to write about tacos. While I wait for someone else to organize it, Ill be burying my face in a drippy plate of Kung Pao carnitas at Inland Tavern. The taco is messy and juicy, yet it miraculously stays together, with delicate shreds of pork doing the backstroke in a sweet and tangy sauce. They dont skimp on the cilantro, which tames the sweetness, and the humble scatter of crunchy peanuts on top is basic and inspired. The fish taco is light and airy with a wonderful tempura coating and lacy strips of pickled red onion playing the role of pico de gallo. Food trends come and go, from bacon-in-everything to endless riffs on chicken and waffles. Get ready for poutine to be the next big thing in caloric glory. Conaways play on the French Canadian plate involves spicing up the fried potatoes with a Japanese spice blend called togarashi. Gravy and cheese curds keep with tradition, creating a perfect excuse (not that you need one) to explore Inlands craft beer and cocktails. Keep your eye out for the fried chicken skin, a perfect nibble no matter what youre drinking. Also generously dusted in togarashi, this cup full of crispy chips proves that Inland Tavern is working hard to raise the restaurant game in San Marcos. Move over, chicharrones, weve got more fried awesome to dip into some ranch. Tacos and small plates are winning, but youll also find wings, bowls and sandwiches. I really dug the play of flavors in the avocado Brie torta. This deceptively simple sandwich hits every part of your tongue. Thick slices of avocado anchor things with creamy heft, while smooth Brie adds a bit more saltiness to chew on. A tangle of watercress provides unexpected bitterness while a kumquat moustarda is at once sweet and sour. Those cool kids at the coast might have the real estate, but with more joints like this, there are now plenty of reasons to stay inland. Write to jennym@sdcitybeat.com and editor@sdcitybeat.com. Follow Jenny on Twitter @jennymontyinsd. Facebook social plugin Add a comment... Comment using...
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