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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…
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…
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…
Big and Bold: Bob’s Steak & Chop House Posted on Nov. 1, 2016 Some restaurants exist solely as monuments to their founder’s preferences. Some spots convey personal peeves via idiosyncratic rules: automatic tipping, no ketchup, no clear spirits, and the cutting-off of ties. However, in the best cases, they’re the things a restaurant owner truly…
Madison University Heights is being taken to new heights of late, thanks to bars and restaurants offering unique and stylish environments. First came the adorably dive-y Small Bar, then the expansive, marble-laden Park and Rec, and now — sandwiched between them — Madison. Like the aforementioned hotspots, this venue is high on design and spirited…
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…
Cocktail of the Month: American Beauty – Blanca Restaurant Published February 2008 In honor of Valentine’s Day, this month’s featured cocktail is the American Beauty, created by mixologist Jennifer Zerboni of Blanca Restaurant in Solana Beach. To make one you need 2 oz. Skyy Vodka, muddled rose petals and raspberries, ½ oz. simple syrup, 1½…
Cocktail of the Month: Pear Martini – Arterra Restaurant Published January 2008 Nutritionists will verify that pears are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin K. Vitamin C and copper are antioxidant nutrients that help protect cells in the body from oxygen-related damage due to free radicals. While it’s of course…
Cocktail of the Month: The Magnificent Seven – Mustangs & Burros Published July 2007 The more the merrier! July’s cocktail of the month is actually seven tantalizing margaritas from Mustangs & Burros at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. Called The Magnificent Seven, these refreshing variations on the traditional classic don names like: El Diablo,…
Cocktail of the Month: Tangerine and Honey Caipirinha – Paradise Grille Published June 2007 June’s cocktail of the month is the Tangerine and Honey Caipirinha from Paradise Grille in Flower Hill Promenade. A Caipirinha is a popular Brazilian drink made by muddling lime wedges and sugar together in a tall glass, then adding crushed ice…
Cocktail of the Month: Kir Royale – Meritage Restaurant Editor’s Note: This restaurant is now closed. Published February 2007 To honor the color of passion, this month’s featured cocktail is a Kir Royale, which is made with a measure of crème de cassis (blackcurrant liquor) and Champagne. A historically celebratory drink, it is named after Félix…
Cocktail of Month: Green Tea Martini – RA Sushi Published January 2007 If swearing off alcohol did not make it onto your list of resolutions, why not consider adding a little antioxidant-rich green tea to your roster of favorite drinks? RA Sushi downtown offers a Green Tea Martini that is sure to please the palate…
Cocktail of the Month: Purple Sake Martini – Café Japengo Published February 2006 Because it’s February, a time of all things Valentine’s, we chose a cocktail that visibly represents love due to its deep red color. Selected by Krys Jones, bar manager at Café Japengo, The Café Japengo Purple Sake Martini is made with Momokawa…