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Monday 12pm - 10pm Tuesday 12pm - 10pm Wednesday 12pm - 10pm Thursday 12pm - 10pm Friday 12pm - 12am Saturday 12pm - 12am Sunday 12pm - 10pm

Little Thief

ABOUT US
In winemaking, a thief is a long, siphon-like tool you use to sneak a sip of a burgeoning vintage straight from the barrel and into your glass.

Little Thief endeavors to be your neighborhood wine cave, offering you wines from global producers we trust, who believe in low-intervention winemaking and responsible farming that results in all of us drinking very good juice. It's thievery on a small scale—more Robin Hood, less Enron. Little Thief endeavors to be your neighborhood wine cave, offering you wines from global producers we trust, who

believe in low-intervention winemaking and responsible farming that results in all of us drinking very good juice.

Man can’t live on wine alone (unfortunately), so we’ve partnered with Michelin-awarded chef, Drew Bent, and his restaurant-in-residence, Papalito. Inspired by the Sonoran border BBQ of Northern Mexico, Papalito is a sophisticated-yet-casual nod to the flavors, spices, and techniques within the Sonoran culinary tradition, where slow, smoked meats and sandwiches share billing with gluten-free snacks and vegan showstoppers.

Epic cuisine offered alongside the best natural wines from around the world? Looks like we might just be out to steal your hearts (and palates), after all.

10/12/2023

Vivid and vivacious! 'Nuria' Parellada Pét Nat is what we love to drink with our food. Clos Lentiscus celebrates native Catalunyan varieties in raw and delicious forms. Parellada is one of the main varieties in Cava, but their 'Nuria' bottling is so much more than the typical sparkling from the region. Super brisk bubbles burst with bright green apple, lemon zest and almond brioche flavors. The finish is long and lingers with a refreshing saline minerality. The perfect accompaniment to our crudo or the uni risotto! Come see us this weekend for dinner and a drink!

10/11/2023

It our favorite time of year, Lobster Season! Local spiny lobsters fresh out of the water, served in corn butter with jimmy nardello peppers, garlic and . Treat your self today with one of these bad boys and some natty wine!

10/07/2023

Hey gang! A friendly reminder that this week is our last Sunday open. We’re changing our hours. So all you industry folks that haven’t had the chance to come in yet can come enjoy all our good stuff. We’re offering 10% OFF FOOD for our friends in food and beverage. So now you can spend your day off with us and a bottle of wine.

Kitchen is open at 5pm everyday

New hours of operation are as follows:

Tuesday- Saturday
4pm - 11pm

10/04/2023

A new addition to the menu as we transition into fall. Beets roasted in sherry and dressed in a vinaigrette of hibiscus and hoja Santa oil. The dish is topped with fresh cheese and purslane from and finished with an agua Fresca made from avocado pits and cucumber. It’s a refreshing way to enter the less hot months here in San Diego. Come see us this week and give it a try.
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09/29/2023

North Park is our home, we love it. There’s no place we’d rather be on a Friday.

Swing by for a glass or a meal, bar opens at 4pm, kitchen at 5pm.

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09/28/2023

Our Uni French toast is quickly becoming a staple on our menu. It’s a great display of how collaboration is a driving factor in our food program.

Brioche from is soaked in a custard with miatake mushroom miso. Avocado purée and local sea urchin is then glazed in shoyu and mirin infused with sh*take mushrooms and kelp.

It’s an umami bomb that won’t be leaving the menu any time soon! Come by and grab some!

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09/27/2023

Our wine list, just like our food, is ever changing and dynamic and features some of our favorite natural and organic wines from across the globe. Swing by for a glass, or snag a whole damn bottle. (Psst, insider secret: every Wednesday we slash half the price of bottles over 90 bucks.)

We open at 4pm Wednesday-Sunday, reservations are always helpful but not required, cruise by!

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09/24/2023

From a spontaneous “wanna grab a drink?” to an intimate dinner with a loved one, our doors open at 4pm…get in here and make some memories.

🍽️ NEW SEASONAL DISHES:

ROASTED BEETS
Avocado, Queso Fresco, Hibiscus and Hoja Santa Vinaigrette

FRISÉE SALAD
Charred and Fresh Greens, White Bean Vinaigrette, Preserved Citrus, Fried Walnuts, Zataar (vegan)

ROASTED WINTER SQUASH
Kabocha Squash, Grilled Oyster and Maitake Mushrooms, Pumpkin Seed, Miso, Brown Butter, Toasted Grains, Lemon, Thyme

CHARRED CARROTS
Passion Fruit and Orange Wine Sabayon, Serrano Salsa Verde, Nasturtium

TAGLIOLINI DI PUTTANESCA
Handmade Tagliolini, Confit Tomatoes and Garlic, Anchovy Calabrese Butter, Alfonso Olives, Pickled Eggplant, Fried Capers & Bottarga Breadcrumbs

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09/22/2023

Long Story Short is a story of time, place and people. The food we serve is an evolution of our relationship, our journey, and what’s still to come.

The music is what we listen to, the wine is what we drink, and the food is what we believe you should be eating at this precise moment. These are the things that bring us joy, and we can't wait to share them with you.

Reserve a table or walk on in. Looking forward to seeing you.

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09/17/2023

We would like to casually invite you to try our newest dish. It pairs perfectly with fall weather and Beaujolais.

PAN ROASTED MARY’S HALF CHICKEN | mary’s chicken, sun choke and black garlic purée,
roasted sun chokes, rosemary chicken jus, pickled mustard seeds and celery

09/14/2023

Meet The Team Behind The Scenes!

Meet Ari!

WHERE ARE YOU FROM? | I am from San Diego and have lived all over the county.

WHAT ROLE HAS FOOD AND COOKING PLAYED IN YOUR LIFE? | Food and cooking has always played an important role in my life, starting from when I was young, sneaking into the kitchen to learn from my grandparents and seeing our Mexican heritage influence what and how they cook. I got into the kitchen right out of high school and love the fast pace, how it keeps me on my toes, and how everything is always changing.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT LSS? | I love the soul in the food we make here. Every dish and ingredient reflects the places the team has been and its food we would want to eat and would want to serve to our family and friends.

WHAT’S A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW? | I love that my birthday is on Halloween because it’s a day where there’s always a guaranteed party everywhere you go!

Join us for dinner and get a taste of what our amazing team is up to in the kitchen.

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09/11/2023

The GRAND OPENING is this Saturday and we are getting all the coupes polished and ready because everyone who comes in will be greeted with a celebratory and complimentary glass of sparkling! We are believers that no party is complete without bubbly!

Address

3007 UNIVERSITY Avenue
San Diego, CA
92104

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 10pm
Tuesday	12pm - 10pm
Wednesday	12pm - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 12am
Saturday	12pm - 12am
Sunday	12pm - 10pm

Website

https://www.thelittlethief.com/

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