New breakfast options arise
The long-awaited Cherries and Batter in Hillcrest recently soft-opened with a toothsome draw.
As indicated in the name, the casual eatery specializes in pancakes and waffles topped with house-made cherry compote. They are among options on an ambitious menu that also includes egg scrambles and breakfast plates, and lunch items such as hot dogs, veggie sandwiches and BLTs.
The restaurant is backed by Roberto’s Taco Shop Food Services and operated by business partner Miguel Chavez, who can often be seen working the griddle. 420 Robinson Ave., Suite A, 619-230-5555, www.cherriesandbatter.com.
If you’re a fan of soft, creamy eggs, look no further than the new Egg Tuck in downtown’s Core-Columbia District. The growing chain originated as a pop-up in Los Angeles’ Koreatown several years ago and recently made its San Diego debut. Egg Tuck’s cult classic is a brioche sandwich capturing soft-scrambled eggs, chives and two different house sauces. The eggs are cooked low and slow with splashes of cream. Enhanced versions of the sandwich are also available, along with potato tots, breakfast burritos and coffee drinks. 1331 Columbia St., 619-228-9097, www.eggtuck.com…