A tale of two cities

Grilled trout with beans and veggies at Flying Fish, Memphis

I recently visited two US cities - Memphis and San Diego. Memphis is known for its barbecue, while San Diego serves the best fish tacos in the country.

I had heard a lot about Memphis' barbecue but to my disappointment, the most ubiquitous barbecue was pork and my dietary constraints prevented me from partaking. However, I was still able to find restaurants that provided satisfying alternatives. My favorite stops in downtown Memphis were the "Flying Fish" (which is apparently a chain in several Southern cities) and the "Little Tea Shop" where I had deep fried chicken with some authentic preparations of veggies like okra, eggplant creole and beets.

The other city that I recently visited is San Diego in California. The highlight of this trip were "Oscar's fish tacos",  another local chain restaurant. I tried their fish tacos in one of the downtown locations. It was without a doubt one of the best tacos I have every had. There was a variety of fresh fried fish to pick from. The tacos were prepared with soft fresh tortillas and served with some veggies (including avocado, lettuce, onion and tomato). The (optional) sauces are recommended. Fairly priced. Along with the tacos, I also tried their ceviche served with crispy tortillas on the side. A must-try if you are in San Diego.