Cake De Partie San Diego

I went to Cake de Partie for dinner/dessert and really enjoyed the food. They have an inventive menu that blends Thai flavors with Italian, French and gastropub fare, as well as an espresso bar and craft soda. A simple, clean, modern decor with plenty of seating for large parties and a lively atmosphere. I had the spaghetti carbonara for dinner, which was rich and flavorful, accented with parmesan, garlic, asparagus, enoki mushrooms, tobiko, and topped with a poached egg and fresh parsley. I love Italian food and don't get it very often here in San Diego (I'm originally from Philadelphia, which is bursting with great Italian food). Needless to say, this dish totally satisfied my cravings and made me miss the food back home. While this version was certainly shaded more towards traditional rather than Thai-fusion, the asparagus, enoki, and tobiko were a welcome addition to this Italian staple. Very well done. For dessert, I had a slice of the green tea crepe cake and it was amazing! After eating a heavy-ish pasta meal for dinner, I thought maybe the crepe cake would be a little too much for one evening. But I was totally caught off guard by how incredibly light and fluffy the cake was. It was refreshing, allowing the earthy tones of the macha green tea to mix in the middle of the palate, rather than be subdued by an overly decadent cream filling. The cake was served with a side of chocolate sauce, which I occasionally dipped pieces of cake into for additional sweetness. The chocolate goes well with the deeper flavors present in the green tea. They took a good idea for a cake and made it into something superb. I will definitely be coming back to Cake de Partie to sample more from their menu, both sweet and savory.

I love dessert here. Banana Roti was the best. Food was delicious too.