Where to Eat in San Diego During a Weekend Away | Eater

"White Rice, award-winning chef Philip Esteban’s eatery in the trendy Liberty Public Market, serves up hearty bowls of Filipino Silog; garlicky rice and egg with various toppings that’s typically served at breakfast, but makes a great go-to meal any time of day. Standouts include Lechon Kawali made with crispy pork belly, pickled papaya, egg, garlic rice, and Mang Tomas sauce, vegan mushroom and tofu Sisig with wood ear mushroom, crispy tofu, boonie peppers, onions, pickled shallot with garlic fried rice, or try Filipino spaghetti with hot dog Bolognese over egg pasta with queso de bola and herbs. For each meal purchased, White Rice’s nonprofit, Open Gym, matches and donates to the San Diego Food Bank, Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, A Reason to Survive in National City, Father Joe’s Villages and other local community organizations." - Mary Beth Abate