Since 2016, Encontro North Park at 3001 University Ave has anchored the corner of 30th and University with a Paul Basile-designed dining room and 24 rotating craft-beer taps. Beer enthusiasts can extend the tap tour next door at Modern Times Flavordome on Upas St. The kitchen's chef-driven menu features house-made sausage links—andouille, chicken coconut curry, and al pastor among them—alongside a ground Cardiff Crack tri-tip burger on brioche. Whiskey-focused after-dinner options continue at Seven Grand San Diego on University Ave. The highest-complexity plate is the 12 oz bone-in pork chop with celery root purée, wilted rainbow kale, and sweet carrot potato croquette built entirely from scratch.