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...]
WORLD FARE: It’s not all about the beef at Brazil by the Bay
North of the Rio Grande River, Brazilian food’s reputation is all about the beef. You can blame chains like Fogo de Chão for that. Who wouldn’t want all-you-can eat premium meats carved tableside? But all Brazilian food isn’t just churrascaria anymore than all American food is … [Read more...]
NEWS: Martín San Román — The very picture of the modern Mexican Chef
Chef Martín San Román is a study in contrasts. A TV chef, he’s soft spoken. A Mexican chef, he’s classically educated in French cuisine. A major figure in the New Cuisine of Baja, he trained in Paris, made his name in San Diego and still helms the kitchen at San Diego fixture, … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Fogo de Chão is the opposite of vegan
I've always liked my vegetables. Salads are great. Roasted Brussels sprouts rock. Nothing says summer like a cool gazpacho. But, let's be honest, veggies were never my first love. That would be meat—beef in particular. Meat always had its place for me: the center of the plate. I … [Read more...]