BASIC urban kitchen & bar – East Village/Downtown San Diego


410 10th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619.531.8869
http://www.barbasic.com
Mon-Sat 10:30am-2am; Sun 11:30am-2am
Full Bar
Live DJs
Happy Hour (4-7pm)
Kitchen Open Late (til 2am)
Minors OK in dining area; 21 & up for events
Urban Casual Vibe

Although it’s industrial urban interior design makes it quite the big one step up from your usual neighborhood bar, what BASIC urban kitchen & bar offers is quintessentially local-minded:

BASIC’s owner, Jon Mangini, wanted to provide the East Village neighborhood with a relaxed, chilled atmosphere that serves a crowd that live, work, and play in Downtown San Diego. Serving up thin Connecticut-style pizza straight from the brick oven, it’s a great spot to hit up as a group, or as a very hungry twosome.

Pick your base- white or red sauce- and you choose all the toppings. One of my favorite combos is with mashed potato, garlic, bacon, and little neck clams on the white base: Like a portable, yummy twist on clam chowder. But to be perfectly honest, no matter what you put on a BASIC pie, it is going to taste amazing. Even with broccoli – still awesome.

Drinks are also reasonably priced: Six dollars for well cocktails, five to six dollars for draft and bottled beers, and signature BASIC cocktails like their BASIC Mojito and martinis are ten dollars a pop. The BASIC Bloody Mary is anything but: Infused Ultimat vodka is mixed with their home made spicy Bloody Mary mix, a seasoned pepper rim, and garnished with cherry tomatoes, pepperoncinis, and blue-cheese stuffed olives. A decadent way to cure that hangover!

The space itself is absolutely massive- given its historic relevance as a warehouse dated back to 1921. Two bar areas help to alleviate the crowding around the bar. Typical of the neighborhood bar, pool tables provide patrons with post-work playtime.

An encaged lounge area provides cushy seating for socializing on any given night, while on Tuesday nights, the area is transformed into a gallery showcasing local art- catering to the eclecticism and creatively-inclined individuals in the East Village neighborhood.

Mix it Up: Lately BASIC has been host to some very fun parties, bringing together the all the Who’s Who in San Diego; From art shows, to tweet-ups, to various launch parties, and even some eclectic events that don’t fit any category, make sure you are in the know, so you don’t miss all the awesome events coming up!

By: TD