San Diego’s truest foodie gripe may be our lack of great delis. D.Z. Akin’s is decent, but hardly great. In my mind, at least, D.Z. Akin’s has always been defined by what it doesn’t have (superb, house-made cold cuts) as much as what it does. That, on the other hand, is exactly … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Going Back to the Max at China Max
One of the sadder things in dining out is going to that place that has a glowing review on the wall that’s faded over time. Sadder still is the realization the review isn’t the only thing that’s faded; so has the restaurant’s reputation. That’s how it went for China Max (4698 … [Read more...]
EATER SAN DIEGO 2018 YEAR END WRAP-UP, Parts 3 through 6: Biggest Surprises and Grievances, Best Dining Neighborhood and the Year in a Word
Here are my contributions to parts 3 through 6 of Eater San Diego's 2018 year end wrap-up. The originals are … [Read more...]
EATER SAN DIEGO 2018 YEAR END WRAP-UP, Parts I and 2: San Diego’s 2018 Restaurant Newcomers and Standbys
Every year, Eater San Diego closes out the year by surveying local food writers about their take on the past year in the San Diego dining scene. For the past five years I’ve been one of the writers asked to be a part of it. It is a year-end tradition I enjoy. The survey … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Hidden Fish’s top sushi
Hidden Fish (4764 Convoy St.) describes itself as “San Diego’s first omakase-only sushi restaurant.” That description misses the mark. What Hidden Fish is, however, is good. And there are more than a few hints that it’ll get better still. Read more … [Read more...]
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