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Sammy’s Is Back Posted on March 14, 2017 Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill recently celebrated the grand reopening of its La Jolla location on Pearl Street. Originally opened in 1989, this was the restaurant’s first offering, launching the company’s growth to 18 locations throughout California and Nevada. The La Jolla location closed temporarily in 2015…
Manhattan of La Jolla Posted on March 10, 2017 Few San Diego restaurants are built to last. Today’s dining public can be a fickle lot. Current foodie culture dictates eateries from white-linen hotspots to coffee shop mainstays follow every fad that comes along and continually renovate simply to maintain a respectable level of patronage. This…
The Natural Demystifying natural, organic, and biodynamic wines Posted on March 7, 2017 Serious wine lovers, both self-styled and professional, frequently hear the terms “natural,” “biodynamic,” and “organic” used to describe wine. Even casual wine drinkers have seen them appear on wine lists. What do the terms actually mean and, most importantly, is the wine…
Urban Solace Catering Posted February 24, 2017 Restaurateur/chef Matt Gordon has teamed up with San Diego catering expert and longtime colleague, Lisa Richards of Salus Event Group, to create Urban Solace Catering. Chef Gordon owns Urban Solace in North Park and Solace and the Moonlight Lounge in Encinitas. With 33 years as a leading caterer…
Bringing Good Ashore Posted on Feb. 21, 2017 Catalina Offshore Products celebrated the New Year by toasting to 40 years in the seafood business. The wholesale distributor and retailer marked the milestone by renewing its partnership with Kitchens For Good, a nonprofit that aims to break the cycles of food waste, poverty, and hunger through…
Taking The Cake Posted on Feb. 16, 2017 Monika Stout of Truly Scrumptious Cakes, an Encinitas-based home bakery, was recently crowned the winner of Food Network’s Cake Wars, where she and her assistant Louise Pass competed against three other teams for the title of champion and a $10,000 cash prize. Initially a graphic designer, Stout…
Smoke in the Water An introduction to Mexico’s magnificent Mezcal Posted on Feb. 13, 2017 Often touted as Tequila’s smokier cousin, Mezcal is the Mexican agave spirit now distillate all over cocktail lists throughout the world. So, what is it? Is it any good? The answer starts in the southern state of Oaxaca, where most…
A Star Turn Posted on Feb. 1, 2017 Three-time Top Chef veteran Casey Thompson was recently tapped by The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe to begin to reimagine its Morada restaurant. During Thompson’s first stint on the TV show, she knocked out fellow San Diego Top Chef alum Brian Malarkey en route to a top-three…
Posted on February 1, 2017 Blessed with beautiful beaches and a mild climate, San Diego is also home to terrific restaurants that benefit from our local bounty. You voted for your favorites and we’ve added a few of our own top picks for the best the region has to offer. Photography by Vincent Knakal …
Fuel Up Posted on Jan. 24, 2017 Joining the growing gentrification of Oceanside, 101 Proof speakeasy is the latest creation from restaurant group 3 Local Brothers (the brains behind Urge Gastropub and The Barrel Room). Located next to Urge on Pacific Coast Highway, the spot works to ensure an authentic, personalized experience without being overly…
Flower Power Posted on Jan. 13, 2017 Flower Child, a fast-casual restaurant from the team behind True Food Kitchen, debuted last month in Del Mar’s Flower Hill Promenade. Committed to delivering “healthy food for a happy world,” the menu includes organic, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan items in a mix-and-match style. Combine seasonal vegetables, fruits, and…
Back on Track Posted on Jan. 6, 2017 So your holidays were overfilled with eggnog, cookies, pies, and other high-calorie wonders. Get back on track with organic, all-natural, and vegan as the current terms of your vernacular. If the 2017 plan is about eating better, but with the fun and flavor, the Little Italy link…
No Fish Tale A revised restaurant hooks La Jolla Editors’ Note: This location has been closed Posted on Jan. 1, 2017 Many restaurateurs have gone mining for gold along La Jolla’s Prospect Street. But like most of those original forty-niners, many expeditions have proven difficult, turning up little but pyrite and broken dreams. In its…