Joaquin O.
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It’s not often that you find a restaurant that comes from the depths of someone’s heart and soul. For me this is what Good Measure represents. Somone put their heart and soul into this place. From the coffee cups, the colorful plates, the retro table booths on the right when you enter, and the light fixtures above the booths; everything is well thought out and presented.
The food is fun and whimsical. Yet don’t be fooled by the fun presentation and interesting ingredients. The layers upon layers of flavors are well thought out and balanced for the guest. You will taste flavors that push your palate and find combinations that leave you scratching your head and asking, “How the hell did someone think of that and how did they make it work?”
San Diego, it’s rare when a chef presents their personality and view of life in their food. Think of a first date and you say, this is the real me! There’s a vulnerability and scariness that comes with that. Yet, it is my humble opinion, this is what you get when you visit and eat at Good Measure. The chef says, this is who I am, this is my vision, and this is the food I think you will love. There is a huge vulnerability to that. Yet, that is what makes all great artists…well great. And make no mistake, the owner/chef is an artist and a great one at that.
The overall feel and the attentiveness of the staff is gentle and happy. Nobody is pressing you to eat and get out. It’s as if the staff want to create a fun place where friends can gather and laugh and not dive into the seriousness that life often presents us daily. I didn’t look at my phone once and instead relished the food and company.
In closing, it’s sad that one day soon I will have to wait for an hour to get a seat at Good Measure. These places don’t stay under the radar forever. Yet, I will wait with a smile knowing that inside what awaits will bring me happiness, relaxation, and tasty eats.