Barely more than a generation ago even some who called themselves “gourmets” (once-upon-a-time a politically correct synonym for “foodies”) were less than certain of how Tuscan cuisine differed from Sicilian. Or, to use another example, that kung pao chicken has no place on a … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Beauty Hunan shows the beauty of smoke and fire
Not so long ago San Diego’s most prominent Food Network star, Troy Johnson, confirmed the generalization “there’s no good Chinese food in San Diego.” An “Elite Yelper” went there as well, saying “I’m on a mission to find decent Chinese food in SD, but I’m losing...” San Diego, no … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: The burgers at The Balboa are built, not born
Backyard burgers, gourmet burgers, fast food burgers and all of their myriad variations have two things in common: 1.) they’re still just burgers and 2.) they have a limited number of moving parts. Get those parts right and that burger is not going to suck. Screw them up and all … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Shanghaied at Shanghai Bun
I was excited when I got word that a place describing itself as a “Chinese tapas bar” would be opening in Point Loma. I love tapas, I love dim sum and I loved the idea of the intersection of the two. Then, unfortunately, I actually ate at Shanghai Bun Chinese Tapas Bar (1029 … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Bar Bodega shows the benefit of keeping it short
If there’s a more certain sign a restaurant won’t be great than a long menu, I haven’t found it. The opposite may not be equally true—a short menu doesn’t assure greatness—but it increases the odds that back-of-house staff will execute all menu items well and the ingredients will … [Read more...]
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