Elite Event: Fleming’s

This was an awesome event. We had first class treatment and service, with no wait and special section outside on the patio just for us! We even met the chef who came out to talk to us, along with one of the owners.
We had lots of delicious food – both tray passed and help yourself! My favorite were the large salt and pepper shrimp – fried, with a sauce to dip, that also came with fried lemon slices. The filet mignon flat bread, with mushrooms, were also wonderful to eat – just melt in your mouth. We also helped ourselves to short rib empanadas (pockets of meat with the pastry), lobster lettuce wraps (as a healthier alternative), brie bites, and ahi tuna tacos.
Dessert also came in the form of smores, donut bites (my favorite, similar to malisadas), and a tiramitsu like shot glass!
We were stuffed! I didn’t touch the alcohol so no review from me on that. This is the late night HH that is worth trying!

I was more excited for this event than I think I have been in a while. I mean, it’s Fleming’s! They’re known for amazing steaks, classy service and incredible wine. And let me tell you, there was no shortage of any of those things at this event!
Once the food started coming out, it never stopped! My favorites were the tacos and the empanadas. Who would have thought that a classy steak house would have such amazing tacos and empanadas?! I couldn’t stop eating them! Also, the breaded Brie bites were heavenly. Mozzarella who?
I didn’t opt for the whiskey selection (I had too much of it in college…) so I went for the wine. That Argentinian Cabernet absolutely blew my socks off. I am a sucker for Argentinian wine anyways, and pair that with one of my favorite types, Cab, and you have a recipe for success!
Once the desserts started coming out I was already full to the brim but I managed to take a few bites of the sundae (YUM) and of one of the pastries. I’m not much of a dessert gal but those were so good!
I have to say I loved everything about this event and it really made me want to return to partake in their Happy Hour specials. Big thanks to everyone involved for putting on such a successful event!

Who knew that Fleming’s had a late night (8−10pm) happy hours??? I’m glad I know now because it would be a perfect place to go to after a late night at the office.
Upon entering their brand new patio, we were greeted with a Blackberry Bramble cocktail. I had to only indulge in it a bit because there was also a selection of wine and scotch tasting I had to get to. I was able to try the prosecco, and the cabernet sauvignon which were incredible. I also did a tasting of the scotch, it was a bit too strong for me but it smelled terrific.
Fleming’s let us sample some items from their menu including:
— Ahi Tuna Tacos — these were my favorite! I loved that they had seaweed in them, it gave them a twist in flavor.
— Lobster Lettuce Wraps — tasty!
— Filet Mignon Flatbread — Amazing!
— Salt And Pepper Shrimp — good!
— Short Rib Empenadas — my second favorite of the night.
Then they brough out desserts!
— Chocolate Lava Cake Shots, Bulleit Rye Whiskey — I wasnt sure how to eat this until they came around with a straw – thank goodness.
— Warm Cinnamon-​Dusted Donuts — these were more like churros that came with a lemon and a raspberry sauce to dip into. This was my favorite desser of the night.
— Deconstructed Balevenie S’More Bites — the marshmallow had a weird texture, but it still tasted good.
A few fortunate people were lucky and got to take some wine home, and if this wasnt enough, when we left we were handed a box of delicious truffles!
I left full and happy. I am definitely coming here for happy hour again! Thank you Brad for this event, it was A++!

Do you LOVE mozzarella sticks? You know those greasy bar bites that taste sooo good after a few beers?!? Well move over mozzarella sticks you are a thing of the past! I need to make room for something bigger and better! Flemings had me at Breaded Brie bites! Hands down my favorite appetizer of the night.
Not greasy at all with delicious Brie goodness that spills over when you take a bite!
The lobster wrap was really good and offered large pieces of lobster nothing minced Im talking chunks of lobster! Way to go Flemings!
Ahi Taco was on the smaller side but full of flavor and its on the happy hour menu so I think you probably get a few of them.
I also had the shrimp, short rib empanadas, filet mignon flat bread and the cinnamon dusted donuts light and fluffy! All dishes were great!
Prosecco was my choice of drink for the night! It was a generous line up from a gin brimble cocktail, several varieties of wine, a whiskey tasting and bubbly!
Thanks Brad B and Sandra for working hard and making this event unique! We got to meet the co– owner and the chef while hanging out on the patio! All of the staff was amazing and happy to be there with us.
BIG THANK YOU FOR PICKING MY NAME! I can’t wait to use my gift card for some meat and bring my lovely Argentinian Cab I won! Another great fun evening with awesome elites friends!

What’s better than one Unilocal Elite Event??? TWO ELITE EVENTS!
Again, I said I wasn’t going to go to any events this month, but I rsvp’d and was happy that I got in since I was at Hanna’s the evening before! What I love about this smaller intimate events is meeting new Elites or reacquainting with fellow Elites.
M: Hi I’m Mike
J: Jazmin, we’ve meet before
M: Did we have a lot to drink?
J: Yes, and there was dancing…
So funny Jazmin! Great running into Conrad, Peijean, Alisa, and Cinna. It has been too long since I’ve seen Rianne and Joanne, so it was great to catch up! The staff pouring drinks were so friendly! The staff passing food were polite and courteous! And the welcome from Mr. Jarret was a nice way to introduce some of us to the Fleming’s family.
Prosseco? YES PLEASE! I really loved the fried brie with jalapeño jelly! My other favorites were the empanadas and the ahi tacos. And I really liked the simplicity of the s’mores.
And what’s better than two elite events??? Winning a $ 75 Fleming’s gift card and a bottle of wine! I entered thinking I wasn’t going to win anything. But I was pretty excited when Brad called my name! Oh and another nice surprise was the small box of truffles on the way out!
Thank you Brad and Sandra for another fun event! Thank you Fleming’s for your hospitality! And I’m now everyone’s bestie for my gift card.
If I had to say something negative, it would be the two old hags who didn’t say thank you when I opened the door for them at Truluck’s. Bad manners are worse than having no money… and these rich old bats couldn’t even afford that!

Another wonderful Elite event! Big thanks to Brad, Sandra and Fleming’s for an awesome night.
Been living in La Jolla for the past four years, I had never come to Fleming’s until this event. They renovated the restaurant and are introducing daily happy hours! What’s even better is they have TWO happy hours everyday (5−7pm and 8−10pm)!! Thanks to the new ceiling lamps, I was able to hangout in the patio through the evening without freezing.
Fleming’s kept our mouth busy with a great variety of their happy hour appetizers and drinks. Started with Breaded Brie Bites, they took brie on to another level, the thick crust kept the melted brie very hot, the spicy sauce went PERFECT with the fried bites. Next I had the Short Rib Empenadas, Filet Mignon Flatbread, and Lobster Lettuce Wraps. They were all great combinations, the chef really knows how to pair things up and bring out each ingredient’s flavor. My favorite of the night had got to be the Ahi Tuna Tacos, it even had seaweed with the tuna on a hard taco shell. I kept on going back for more because it was just so delicious! I guess I have found a great Taco Tuesday (or everyday) place near home!
All these snacks were great with the drinks. I like gin, so of course I had to try the Blackberry Bramble, it was very refreshing and sweet. I liked the ginger and fruity after taste! Personally don’t know much about wine, but it’s like Fleming’s read my mind. They brought out these tablets in front of each wine to display information about them, I was able to read all of them and knew what I would like to try. How considerate!
We ended the night with some great desserts! My favorite was the Cinnamon-​Dusted Donuts with the berry dipping sauce, the sauce was not too sweet and just a bit tarty, it was a great pairing with the warm donuts. Fleming’s even hooked everyone up with a box of truffles (omg) and complimentary appetizer cards, the night couldn’t ended better.
Will definitely bring my friends and come back for some happy hour goodies!

I’ve been to Flemings many times for their happy hour and once to have a nice steak dinner… Never in my Unilocal years that I would even think a big corporate restaurant like Flemings to host us! But then again leave it to Brad and Sandra to pull the impossible. Nothing wrong with big establishments but most of the time I just think they do not care about the little people.
Flemings proved me wrong! The owners or managers and service was impeccable during our event on their new patio. We were greeted by everybody with a smile. The drinks station were perfectly stationed and appealing to the eye. The mixed drink was good, they even had shots of whiskey (didn’t try bc my taste buds aren’t sophisticated enough) and 3 different wines (2 reds and a white). I loved their Pinot noir! It was better than the cab, but both good.
On to the abundance of food. There were ahi tacos, lobster lettuce wraps, filet mignon flatbread, bruschetta, short rib empanadas, beaded brie, salt and pepper shrimp and portobello bites with dessert of chocolate lava cake shot, warm cinnamon donuts and smores. Sounds like a lot because if is a lot! There was always enough to food at the food table and more than enough to go around. Many times we had to pass! My favorite was the ahi tacos because it was like a poke salad but on a crunchy taco. The seaweed on the bottom was my favorite. The shrimp was also good, slightly breaded and a good crunch. The lobster lettuce wrap had a huge piece of lobster. On to dessert! I liked that cake shot with whiskey liquor. You taste the whiskey at the end when you suck it out of the straw. The smores and donuts were awesome as well.
At the end there was a drawing for Flemings gift cards. I wish I had won but congrats to the lucky winners! Amazing event! Great food, great people! Maybe a little bit too much to drink… (3 glasses of wine… Btw bye bye stomach problems! I’m back to normal and can drink!)

If there ever was a time to start drinking again, this was the perfect place to do it. Classiness all around, and the smooooothest lightest pinot noir that had me back for seconds and thirds. And lots of great food and company.
We Elites enjoyed the patio all to ourselves and got to try items off the Fleming’s 8−9−10 menu (as in eight appetizers for $ 9 each before 10pm!). I loved the big chunks of meat in the lobster lettuce wraps and the juicy steak in the filet mignon flatbread. Among other food items, the ahi tacos were also terrific, and it was so hard to snag one of those crispy salt and pepper shrimps that came with battered lemon slices and green beans. The plump shrimp was definitely the most popular! Although these were definitely fried appetizers, the quality and freshness of the seafood was still very apparent.
For dessert, there were three offerings. Some of us lucky ones got to drink the chocolate lava cake shots with Bulleit rye whiskey, and we all got to enjoy the s’mores and freshly made cinnamon donuts with lemon and berry sauces. As a bonus, we each got a take-​home box of four handmade Fleming’s truffles.
As an extra special treat, there was a raffle for Fleming’s giftcards for three Elite winners. We also were each given two coupons for future use to enjoy a free 8−9−10 appetizer.

I was definitely surprised that Fleming’s invited Unilocal Elites to their establishment, and happy that Brad chose me to be a part of it! The fiancée and I frequent this restaurant for their yummy steaks, drinks and desserts, and when I found out they reno and have a new happy hour menu and hours, I’m all over it.
Our party was stationed in the outdoor remodeled patio. The patio is now covered with heat lamps and ceiling fans. We were treated with several treats and drinks that flowed all night. My fave was the featured cocktail Blackberry Bramble, Hendrick’s Gin. OMG, I can have these all night, but gotta be the responsible driver here! Very delicious and I will definitely be back for that!
The items I tasted were:
— Ahi Tuna Tacos
— Filet Mignon Flatbread
— Salt And Pepper Shrimp
— Short Rib Empenadas
— Chocolate Lava Cake Shots, Bulleit Rye Whiskey
— Warm Cinnamon-​Dusted Donuts
— Deconstructed Balevenie S’More Bites
The items I didn’t get a chance to taste were:
— Portobello Bites
— Breaded Brie Bites
— Lobster Lettuce Wrap
Everything I tasted was delicious and I’m glad each and every item is included in their happy hour and late night happy hour menus. There was also a raffle with Fleming’s gift cards and bottle of wines. WHAT?! Too bad MC lost :(
Glad the event was nice and intimate, and parking was validated if you were to park across the street at the structure. Thanks to Flemings and Unilocal for making this happen! Such an awesome event and the employees are super nice!
Everyone walked away with housemade truffles and a couple of comp appy coupons! Can you say ballah status?! HOLLA!!!

Fleming’s is a favorite happy hour of mine, so when I found out there was an Elite event, I marked my calendar to make sure to RSVP asap. We were definitely treated to a wide array of delicious eats off their new happy hour menu. It was the consensus at my table that the empanadas reigned supreme, which then led to a good discussion about where to get a good empanada. I love chatting about food with other Unilocalers!
I also enjoyed those fried brie bites paired with the jalapeño jelly and the mini tacos. Honestly, it was all pretty darn good and it just kept coming out, tray after tray. The blackberry bramble was a perfect cocktail and then I also sipped on some bubbly. The ice cream shooter was delicious and the surprise treat of truffles just was the icing on the cake.
This event was really well done just in terms of the details of pacing of food, setup, décor. Everything seemed to flow well just like the drinks! This won’t be last time to Fleming’s. Their service is spot on and their food is quite good.
Cheers, Eliters — see ya at the next soirée. Thank you, Brad for your continual awesomeness!

What a fantastic night of sipping fine wine, eating tasty treats, and chatting with fellow Unilocalers! It was also a great chance to meet new Unilocal Elites and catch up with the regulars. Big thanks go out to Brad, his sweet new assistant Sandra, and the awesome crew at Fleming’s!
I’ve been to Fleming’s twice before, so I was pleased to see that they renovated the patio. It’s a nice area that’s open to the outside and lets patrons see the hubub of people coming and going to University Center. I’m really glad that Brad made sure not to invite too many people because it’s kind of small. The result was a cozy little get together that felt like a gathering of friends.
Since Fleming’s is kind of fancy, I decided to go all out and dress to the nine’s (Overdresssing is Underrated), which was fun. My good friend Mercy B also dressed up, and since we both frequently attend Unilocal Elite events together when they that don’t allow +1s, I was dubbed her « Unilocal husband.»
After checking in, I immediately went over to try the signature cocktail of the evening called the Blackberrry Bramble. It was very tasty, but I decided to change to red wine for the remainder of the evening. I opted to stick with the smooth and tasty Cabernet that was served, and it certainly did the trick.
Most of the food was tray-​passed, with some of the trays being laid down on one table. Like most Unilocal Elite events, everything laid down was gone in a couple of minutes, hehe. Yes, we Unilocal Elites are insatiable! My favorite food items include the Ahi Tuna tacos (the inclusion of seaweed was appreciated), the melt-​in-​your-​mouth Breaded Brie Bites, the surprisingly good Filet Mignon Flatbread, and the wonderful Salt and Pepper Shrimp. The food kept flowing during the entire event, and it was topped off with three satisfying desserts. My favorite was definitely the warm cinnamon donuts.
On top of that, every Unilocaler was sent away with a small box of truffles and a couple of coupons for free happy hour items. How generous is that? Kudos to Unilocal and the staff of Fleming’s for ensuring that everyone who attended this event had a fantastic time!

Fleming’s is one of San Diego’s finest steak houses, no doubt. So you can imagine my excitement at being invited along with my brother and sister Unilocal Elites to an exclusive party to celebrate their beautiful remodel.
I arrived a little early to explore the restaurant. The remodel is fabulous, with the kitchen now behind glass (to block noise) and two well-​appointed private party/​meeting rooms — one off the main dining area and the other tucked behind the bar. And speaking of the bar: It was really gorgeous. Not too big but big enough that you didn’t feel crowded. Flemings has some really outstanding wines (which we sampled!) and the best of the best were on display at the back of the dining room behind glass. Wow.
The receptionists at the front desk (three lovely ladies) were excited to hear about the YEE, and were curious about what an «Elite» Unilocaler really is. I explained that we write lots of quality reviews, and are a super-​supportive group that celebrates San Diego area businesses, particularly fine dining establishments like Fleming’s. One of the ladies asked what my favorite steak house was. My answer was (of course) Fleming’s, although I’m not normally a big steakhouse guy, mostly preferring seafood and ethnic food.
At 7:00, we were shown to our private patio to sample some of Fleming’s new appetizers along with some wonderful wines and even a bit of Balvenie Scotch Whiskey — 12, 14, and 17 year-​old aged vintage. I especially liked the youngest of these — very smooth.
The appetizers we sampled included Lobster Lettuce Wraps (perfect), Salt & Pepper Shrimp (outstanding), Ahi Tacos (couldn’t be better), and more! There was plenty of food to go around, and all of it was really delicious.
As a parting gift, Fleming’s gave us each a box of homemade truffles accompanied by gift cards for a free happy hour appetizer! How generous, and what a way to end a perfect Unilocal evening!
Many thanks to Fleming’s for a perfect patio experience. Everything was absolutely top shelf! And, of course, thanks to Brad B. and his helper Sandra M. for making this a magic experience!

Being that this event was held at Fleming’s I was kind of hoping everyone got a Porterhouse. No? Too much? Lol.
Of course, the evening didn’t disappoint. Taking place on the beautiful newly finished patio, this intimate event was like all Elite events… awesome. Brad mentioned that only so many Elites were able to attend and I’m thankful to have been one of the lucky chosen.
The appetizers were all delicious. My favorites were the Brie Bites (that jalapeño jelly was ridiculous), the Salt and Pepper Shrimp, and the Filet Mignon Flatbread. There was an abundance of wine, cocktails, and (to my surprise) scotch available for us lucky Unilocalers. As for dessert, the cinnamon dusted donuts were the perfect way to close out the meal for me. All of the appetizers are part of their «8 for $ 9 til 10» happy hour menu and definitely didn’t disappoint.
One thing that really stood out to me was the staff. They were all very polite and constantly checked on everyone to make sure they were ok. The chef even came out to thank us for coming out.
To end the evening we were all given a box of hand made chocolates. Very, very cool.
Fleming’s is already one of my favorites and this event solidified that fact for me even more. I can’t wait to come back here soon for happy hour with some friends!

This was a super intimate event and again, how did we get so lucky to be chosen?! Thank you, Brad, Sandra, and Flemings!!! We had such a great time last night.
Where to start? Parking was so easy since they use the Hyatt Parking Structure. I love that they validate for 3 hours. That’s perfect for a Happy Hour get together for sure!
So pretty much in Unilocal Elite Fashion, we had a great selection of wines, scotch, and a special cocktail drink waiting for us when we arrived! The wait staff was so attentive and friendly. They were on the move the entire time.
The most memorable Happy Hour Bites we were treated to were the:
–Filet mignon flat bread
–Short rib empanadas
–Fried shrimp
–Lobster lettuce wraps
–Fresh mini donuts
Everything was delicious! The built in heaters above was a nice touch and the furniture was so comfy. What a chill happy hour with the Unilocal community. The weather was beautiful and our host was outstanding. Oh, and how about those awesome handmade truffles they sent us off with?! RIGHT? We were definitely taken care of last night. Thank you again for having us, Flemings!!!

Cheers to Brad and Sandra for another awesome event! Fleming’s newly introduced late night HH offerings were on point. The staff were super friendly and happy to answer any questions about the food and drinks.
Everything from the empanadas to the deep fried shrimp was damn tasty! I went back for quite a few rounds though I missed out on a few things as they disappeared quite fast (couldn’t even snap pics in time, haha). Gives me an excuse to come back and try it during HH!
Fleming’s hooked it up with some good Scotch! There was a choice between 12, 14 & 17 year Balvenie. I went back for some pours a few too many times (stuck with 17 year the whole night). The only thing missing was a nice cigar to pair with the Scotch.
The sweets topped it off! The s’mores were pretty damn good. And the beignets were just perfect, especially with the jam and custard cream!
Fleming’s hooked all of us up with a goodies box with truffled chocolate, which I finished completely within 30 seconds. Thank you for the complimentary appetizer cards as well!
Thanks again to Brad and Sandra for making this happen and a huge thanks to Fleming’s for hosting us!

Perfect intimate event with the finest Unilocalers in SD. According to Brad, a lot of Unilocalers RSVPd but only a few were chosen. Thank you Brad and Fleming’s for having me at this event.
A lot of events were happening that night with tons of people trying to park. I was happy to find a spot easily and validated my parking ticket. Three Hours for free if you park in the Hyatt Hotel.
The lucky Unilocalers were wined and dined on the newly renovated patio right in the front of Flemings. You can sit on this heated patio watching the sunset. At first I thought it was going to be cold but the overhead heaters kept me warm all through the night.
All the food that was passed around on trays were delicious. I could not find a bad dish. My favorite was the Brie Popper. I got to taste everything. I’m not a sweet tooth person however I loved the smores.
The staff of Flemings were so nice and generous with the pouring of the beverages. Oh and some of the ladies had great personalities. I love that in a server.
Overall, what a great experience to taste all the complimentary bites from their new HH and Late Night HH menu. Thank you Flemings for the truffle chocolates and cards.

Bubba: Anyway, like I was sayin’, shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, sauté it. Dey’s uh, shrimp-​kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-​fried. There’s pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That– that’s about it.
Forest Gump
I could see the spices in the batter as the tray neared. Fried shrimp. So beautiful. Big plump shrimp teasing me with that deep fried aroma. The crunchy batter perfectly contrasted the tender shrimp. Delicious flavor of shrimp and southern spices red lined my taste buds like when Mad Max engages the supercharger in his V8 interceptor. Haven’t had fried shrimp this good since Batter Up went out of business.
Short rib empanadas had crunchy, flaky crust. Yummy flavors from the beef filling. Reminds me of the beef empanada’s at Andre’s.
Cinnamon-​dusted donut had a delicious home made flavor. Soft and warm. :-)
Smore had good flavor from the marshmallow and cracker. Needed a bit more chocolate flavor.
We dined on the new outdoor patio. Very nice digs for parties. As day turned to night I appreciated the classy heaters they had built into the ceiling.
Thanks Flemings for the excellent food and hospitality! The gift box of truffles gifted at the end was a fantastic close to an awesome evening. :-) Thanks Brad and Sandra for this delicious event!

I would like to start off by saying thank you to the fabulous Bradizzle and Fleming’s for hosting this super posh and scrumptious event! I feel super special for being picked and I was even more excited to hear that my first Unilocal San Diego Elite event was at Fleming’s!
Tonight, the food and wine was La Jolla decadence at its prime! The Blackberry Bramble was aesthetically pleasing– the red color glowed and my eyes automatically was drawn to it as soon as I walked out to the patio. I felt like a fly looking at one of those glowing fly catcher lamps.
After grabbing my delicious drink, I mingled with my fellow Unilocalies (both old and new) and the servers brought out platters of food filled with mouth-​watering bites. I enjoyed every bite! The Salt and Pepper Shrimp was my favorite and I will definitely come back for more!
What was even more of a treat was that along with a box of truffles, Fleming’s gave us little gift cards for a happy hour appetizer on the house! I am definitely coming back with the fiancé and girlfriends for happy hour because it’s one of the few places in San Diego that does happy hour on weekends (say what?!?)! There’s no excuse not to try the happy hour here because they validate parking up to three hours!
See you soon, Fleming’s!

With Fleming’s new remolding and new upgrades, a small consort of San Diego Unilocal Elites were able to indulge in a variety of Fleming’s signature appetizers and entrees from their new late night happy hour menu. Not to mention, wine selections from the award winning Fleming’s 100 ® wine list.
Firstly, I was very impressed with Fleming’s friendly and warm staff. I can not say enough on how well they conducted themselves the whole evening. They were cordial, very helpful, and were there to answer questions regarding the new late night menu and the libations they were offering. Well done!
My favorite the eats that they offered this evening were the Short Rib Empenadas with their crispy but thick enough to add some body and an appreciation of the flavor of the breading of the empenada. The short rib beef inside was heavenly. The beef was very well rendered down to a tender juicy consistency, had great flavor via its natural flavors and care of the just right amount of seasoning. The drizzle of avocado cream on top was tasty and just right which still allowed the empenada to be the star, particularly the beef.
The Ahi Tuna Tacos were very nice and I was impressed on how they created the out shell that not only held up well to the wet ingredients, specifically the tuna, but allowed the mini taco to stand on it on. it was a clever little vessel and made it easy to eat. The tuna was lightly seasoned and provided a light clean fresh flavor profile. The veggies that came with taco were crisp and uniformly sliced and appropriately shaped and sized for this mini taco.
The crunchy Breaded Brie Bites were an explosion of melted brie in the mouth, and if you are a fan of brie and fried food, well you will be a fan of these when you order them. The Lobster Lettuce Wraps were good. The lobster was tender and mildly sweet as good lobster should be, but I questions the flavor the slaw inside the wrap. It’s flavor and aroma was aggressive and took away from star of the wrap: the lobster. I did not get to try the other menu items but I did try a couple of the desserts.
Chocolate Lava Cake Shots, Bulleit Rye Whiskey was a great playful dessert with great flavor, and the Warm Cinnamon-​Dusted Donuts was a pure terrific comfort dessert. The doughnuts were moist and fluffy and came with a generous amount of great tasting sugar and cinnamon, but what made them scream, was the jam and custard cream on the side, which ended right smack on top of my doughnut.
The late night happy menu will be a success, when being paired with wines, such as the Cabernet, Susana Balbo, from Argentina; a Cab with a touch of Malbec which was quite good. I appreciated Fleming’s opening their doors to us, for this complimentary preview event. In the end, it gives us a great view of what the establishment will be offering the local community and public at large, and at the same time; they can receive constructive feedback to help them better themselves, which in the end, is a win-​win for both sides. On a side note, Nicole’s hospitality was top notch!
Until next time my fellow Unilocalerians. On a side note, careful when you stand to close to Brad B., because you may catch on fire. Talk about a «Man on Fire!» Thank you Brad B, Fleming’s, and Unilocal

Stay classy, San Diego.
This was a fantastic evening to showcase the Fleming’s relaunch of sorts. They remodeled the dining room and kept us rowdy Unilocalers sequestered to their covered/​heated patio for the evening.
I stayed by The Balvenie® single malt scotch whiskey station for most of the night. Others were very happy with wine tastings, but I’m not as much into wines. This seemed like a good excuse to hover like a creepstar by lovely Angela, who was well versed on the product and kept the bottles flowing.
Tray passed bites I tried were excellent:
— Ahi Tuna Tacos
— Lobster Lettuce Wraps
— Filet Mignon Flatbread
— Salt And Pepper Shrimp
— Short Rib Empenadas
— Chocolate Lava Cake Shots, Bulleit Rye Whiskey
— Warm Cinnamon-​Dusted Donuts
— Deconstructed Balevenie S’More Bites
Congrats to the raffle drawing winners: Vanessa, Mikey, and Shalini. Wines & gift cert prizes. Woohoo!
I’ll have to return sometime because they have a late Happy Hour too from 8pm-​10pm.
If you haven’t been back lately, swing by to check out the interior décor. I like the kitchen views through the glass and the dark wood finishes throughout. Classy touches.
Thank you to the entire team at Fleming’s for an awesome job and allowing us to take over your space for the evening.
Thanks again to Super-​Intern Sandra and Baddest-​mamma-​jamma CM Brad for planning and organizing another top notch Unilocal Elite Squad Event.
Cheers!