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Craftwork Urban winery LJ Crafted Wines in La Jolla tastefully delivers Posted on May 17, 2017 Urban wineries are a bit of a gamble. Sometimes, there’s scant information about where the grapes are sourced, or it’s unclear how much the owner really knows about winemaking. Many times it just seems like a pet project. Thankfully,…
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…
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…
Sweet Endings Posted on Dec. 5, 2016 Most dessert wines are consumed during the end-of-year holiday season. When groups gather and celebrate, those after-dinner sips mark the occasion with a stunning finale. There is a wide variety of dessert wines hailing from all over the globe. Even if a high-end Château d’Yquem Sauterne is not…
Holiday Parties at Crush Posted on Nov. 9, 2016 Don’t wait to book your holiday party at Crush Solana Beach. From small parties to restaurant buy-outs, Crush will provide a variety of options to suit your individual taste and budget. The restaurant’s event planner will work with you the entire way to make sure your…
Holiday Wines Tips for selections that match the festivities Posted on Nov. 08, 2016 Even the most seasoned host can find choosing which wines to serve for holiday events stressful. Determining what to serve to make Thanksgiving, holiday, and New Year’s Eve parties special typically raises many questions. The best solution is really to keep…
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…
Downtown Dining Posted: Oct. 6, 2016 It’s a terrific time to dine out in San Diego. From Coasterra, our cover star with stunning views of the city’s skyline, and restaurateur Brian Malarkey’s new hot spot Herb & Wood, to perennial standouts like The Westgate Room and Bertrand at Mister A’s, we spotlight downtown’s top dishes.…
Saying “Kia Ora” Introducing New Zealand’s Abundant Wine Regions Posted: Oct. 3, 2016 Exploring New Zealand and its regions has become a must-do travel excursion for the international epicurean. Paired with the island’s abundance of fresh seafood, lamb, venison, and produce, it’s time to say “kia ora” (Maori for hello) to their excellent…
The WineSellar & Brasserie Many years ago — well 2011, to be exact — a young and dogged chef, Luke Johnson, helmed a gourmet gem masquerading as a quaint wine bar at the foot of the Segal Building in Little Italy, the pet project of the food- and wine-loving spouse of the building’s namesake. It…
The Rise of Rosé Posted on: Sept. 12, 2016 If you haven’t enjoyed a good Rosé wine recently, you could be missing out on discovering all there is to appreciate in today’s world of wine. The production of Rosé wine is said to be the oldest style of winemaking in the world. In…
Ambrogio15 Posted Sept. 6, 2016 In the wake of Pacific Beach’s Table 926 comes another alphanumeric eatery, this one focused on wholesome, Milanese authenticity. Italian restaurateur Giacomo Pizzigoni spent the past two years scouring his homeland, absorbing culinary techniques and recipes, and discovering and securing vintages from biodynamic wineries. Those fruitful finds contribute…