More Rakiraki plus Pokirritos Three years after installing what is arguably the most simultaneously authentic and adventurous ramen house in San Diego, Japanese restaurateur Junya Watanabe is on the cusp of opening not one, but four different concepts in 2016. Work is nearly complete on Pokirrito, a fast-casual spot sharing a kitchen with his Kearny…
Pamplemousse Grille America’s foodie culture hit a significant spike right around the turn of the century thanks to two important innovations — Food Network and the Internet. Both provided literally unlimited access to a culinary culture that, for the most part, was previously invisible to those not consciously peeking behind the curtain of everyday sustenance.…
Savoring the City Posted on Oct. 5, 2015 Bertrand at Mister A’s File this under automatic/no-surprise. A fine dining fixture since before San Diego had any real fine dining culture, Bertrand Hug’s venerable penthouse white linen continues to dazzle, tastefully evolving to stay current while retaining classic French appeal. Pea gnocchi, black truffle macaroni…
Wining & Dining in the Ranch Brandon Hernández | Photography by Vincent Knakal Morada The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe’s gourmet eatery offers inviting interiors, but given San Diego’s ever-temperate climate, it would be a crime to miss out on the primo al fresco dining option provided via an umbrella-equipped patio giving way to a…
Best Restaurants 2013 It’s that time of year when Ranch & Coast editors sift through a heaping helping of reader votes, our stomachs growling as we tally the winners for our annual Best Restaurants issue. Fortunately, your opinionated voices spoke louder than our longing bellies – we’re ready to announce your selections for the best…