In Episode 19 of THE ART OF SPOONING Podcast -- What's The Difference Between The Taj Mahal And Teotihuacan? -- Michael and Sheen discuss the parallels between Mexican and Indian cuisines with Isabel Cruz of Isabel’s Cantina in Pacific Beach and Saransh Oberoi of Masala Street in … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: The best Cuban sandwich in town is in…the Gaslamp?
After one bite of the Cuban sandwich at Havana 1920 (548 Fifth Ave.) in the Gaslamp District, I knew it was the best I’d tasted this side of Tampa. After the second bite I knew why: Cuban bread shipped from the La Segunda Central Bakery in Tampa. Read more … [Read more...]
¡Latin Food Fest!: Thinking Outside the Taco
Sometimes we in San Diego find it tough to think outside the taco. Mexican food is all around us. We’re proud of our fish tacos, burritos and carne asada fries. Leaving aside the question of whether some of those even are Mexican food, the Latin food world is bigger than that. In … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Jamaican Jerk Smoked Spare Ribs
My friend, Mercy Baron is a certified Kansas City Barbecue Judge and a regular on the BBQ competition circuit. She is also the owner of the http://baronsbbqbeat.com/ blog based here in San Diego. Given her reputation as an expert in all things ‘cue, a UK company sent … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Embargo Grill is a roll of Miami Dice
Havana was known for its casinos (before Fidel Castro and before the Miami exodus). Perhaps there’s a whiff of this at Embargo Grill (3960 West Point Loma Blvd.). The décor says Cuba. The menu says Miami. The execution is a roll of the dice. Read more … [Read more...]