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Three of a Kind
Sans V New winery and tasting room exclusively feature locally-grown grapes Posted on July 21, 2018 There’s no need to look further than the recent opening of urban winery and tasting room Sans V for proof that the San Diego wine scene continues to barrel ahead. The Escondido facility, which opened in May, features three local…
Epicurean Adventures
Epicurean Adventures A constellation of star chefs, communal meals, and wine dinners please palates in La Jolla Posted on May 1, 2018 With so many updates on the La Jolla dining front lately, it can be tough to keep track. We’ve rounded up some of the exciting culinary developments on the scene in the jewel…
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Covo La Jolla
Covo La Jolla: Prestige on Prospect Posted on May 1, 2018 One of Prospect Street’s poshest locales has been given new life, going from a high-end dining palace to a multi-use venue designed to bring both luxury and utility to downtown La Jolla. That combo private-event space, lounge, and coffee shop goes by the handle…
VinDiego Wine and Food Festival
VinDiego Wine and Food Festival April 14, 2018 | NTC Park at Liberty Station At the sixth annual VinDiego Wine and Food Festival, top-tier wineries from all over California to points north throughout the Pacific Northwest Wine Region will be joined by esteemed local chefs for an afternoon of wine tasting, gourmet food and live…
A Sweet Surplus
A Sweet Surplus Couple uses excess wine grapes in new product Posted on January 16, 2018 It can be easy to take for granted the natural bounty we have available here in the Golden State. One enterprising local couple wants to ensure that we are both aware of what we consume and where it comes…
A Perfect Ten
A Perfect Ten Posted on January 01, 2018 San Diegans can be fickle about our food. We’re often attracted to the latest shiny trends, swayed by of-the-moment offerings like poke, zoodles, mocktails, and hipster toasts. Yet, throughout all the flavor fluctuation — like the foie gras to no foie gras to foie gras renaissance —…
My Favorite Valentien
My Favorite Valentien Posted on December 1, 2017 For more than a decade, before terms like “slow food” and “farm-to-table” became delightfully commonplace, The Lodge at Torrey Pines’ gourmet enclave, A.R. Valentien, adhered to both principles, thanks to the devotion of Jeff Jackson, the restaurant’s executive chef and renaissance gastronome. Jackson was one of the…
The Lodge at Torrey Pines Signature Wine Diner
The Lodge at Torrey Pines Signature Wine Diner November 9, 2017 The Lodge at Torrey Pines and Executive Chef Jeff Jackson conclude their 2017 Artisan Table Signature Wine Dinner series with the winemakers behind Patz & Hall, Anne Moses and James Hall, who have spent their careers focusing on perfecting Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Chef…
Hallo-Wine Fall Festival
Hallo-Wine Fall Festival October 28, 2017 Held each October in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Home Start’s Hallo-Wine Fall Festival raises funds for the organization’s programs that provide critical assistance to vulnerable children and families throughout San Diego County. Enjoy a fantastic array of boutique wines, handcrafted beers and liquors, and gourmet hors…
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Transported to Tuscany
Transported to Tuscany: Firenze Trattoria Posted on August 31, 2017 It’s a long trip from San Diego to Italy, but thankfully it’s a much quicker trip to Firenze Trattoria in Encinitas, just outside of Rancho Santa Fe. With weather here much like in its namesake city, Firenze’s shaded patio is the place to enjoy lunch…
Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival
Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival Posted on July 25, 2017 The 14th Annual Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival took place at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course to benefit a selection of children’s and community charities. The fundraiser featured beverages from 25 wineries, breweries, and other vendors, tastes of two-dozen local restaurants’ best dishes…
Rethinking Riesling
Rethinking Riesling This German wine deserves another taste Posted on June 12, 2017 If there’s one response serious drinkers of Riesling wish would go away, it’s, “I don’t like Rieslings — they’re all too sweet!” I once mistakenly thought that as well. Following a recent investigation, I learned this German wine varietal deserves more respect.…
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