Breakfast: I was going to call this a guilty pleasure only I feel no guilt about recommending
Eclipse Chocolate as the perfect breakfast place. I can't go a whole day without a serving of dark chocolate so
what better way to start the day than with some truffles, chocolate fondue, cupcakes, and/or chocolate rococo (kind of like elegant rocky road, only better).You can also drink your chocolate if you so choose. My French friends used to give me bread and chocolate sandwiches in the morning so chocolate for breakfast seems perfectly natural. It also guarantees I'm in a good mood the whole day.
Lunch: Being Italian, bread and cheese make me happy, and the absolute best place for bread is
Bread and Cie. For lunch you can choose from a wealth of specialty breads -- with or without cheeses -- or any of their spectacular sandwiches (the Mozzarella one is a meal and a half). I always have to buy two loaves to bring home because I will devour one in the car. And to top it off they have the best desserts in town from lush and decadent to simple and divine. Pain au Chocolat is nothing fancy but this milk bread wrapped around Belgian chocolate is to die for. The croutons they sell also make delicious stuffing at Thanksgiving. I could live here and be happy.
Dinner: I crave spicy food that's full of flavor AND can make your eyes water. Some of the tastiest food of this kind can be found at Thai House, a cozy little Kearny Mesa establishment with a friendly staff and simply some of the best food around. When my son would get sick he would beg me to bring home Thai House -- some Satay Chicken, Crazy Duck, Yellow Curry, and Thai Ice Tea. Guaranteed to make you feel better. I wish they were open 24 hours a day to satisfy my unpredictable cravings.
Bar: I don't go out drinking much so when I do atmosphere and the whole experience are as important as the drinks. One of the coolest places I've been to is Noble Experiment. You have to plan in advance for this speakeasy or you won't get in. I love any establishment with a wall of skulls and the drinks are sublime. I appreciate the details at this prohibition themed bar like ice in the straw to keep it at the perfect temperature.