In the run-up to Michelin’s California Guide, there was a lot of local speculation about whether Addison Restaurant (5200 Grand Del Mar Way) would be awarded one of Michelin’s coveted stars. Some skeptics thought it (and San Diego) would be shut out altogether. Others predicted … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Excellence under the arbor at Animalón
In July 2013, I wrote, “the best restaurant in our region may not be in San Diego… it may not even be in this country.” At that time, I was referring to Javier Plascencia’s Misión 19 in Tijuana. Now, though, it may not even be the best restaurant in Plascencia’s empire. And this … [Read more...]
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE: Edibles in the Wild
My current article in the San Diego Union-Tribune food section came out today: It is the story of a venture foraging in North County with Chef William Eick (currently of the Mission Avenue Bar & Grill in Oceanside) as guide and guru. We ended up back at the restaurant … [Read more...]
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE: Caesar salad has mixed history, but got its start in Tijuana
It was something a little bit thrilling to see my first article in the San Diego Union-Tribune as the lead article of the Food section on May 15th. Just about everyone loves the Caesar salad. There is something about the elegant perfection of a few good ingredients … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: 21st Century Filipino fare at Gaya Gaya
When she arrives at the table, she’s just so sexy: the bronzed skin, the way she looks just sitting there. Eating the crispy pata at Gaya Gaya (7580 Miramar Road) is like having sex for the first time. You can’t help but feel a little guilty about it, but it just feels so damn … [Read more...]
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