One of the enduring traditions of American Jewry is “Chinese food for Christmas.” More specifically, Chinese food—and a movie. Reform Jews get to choose whether to see the movie first or conform to the requirement of feeding pre-picture. And so, last Christmas, three … [Read more...]
SAN DIEGO CITY BEAT: The World Fare
Several weeks ago I received the good news that I am going to be one of San Diego City Beat’s new food writers. My bi-weekly column, The World Fare, debuts with this coming Wednesday’s issue. The column is, however, already live on the CityBeat website: … [Read more...]
RESTAURANT REVIEW (Chula Vista): Aqui Es Texcoco
America has long since recognized that real tacos do not come in shells and are not filled with ground beef. Taco Bell, I believe, is generally recognized to be "fast food" as opposed to "Mexican Food." That is a good thing. But what are "real" tacos? For example, can tacos be … [Read more...]
RESTAURANT REVIEW (San Diego): Davanti Enoteca
Davanti Enoteca is one of the first signs of something the San Diego dining scene has long needed. I truly love good Italian food, ordinary Italian food not so much. Sadly, while the food scene San Diego has improved tremendously – we have several restaurants that rival some … [Read more...]
SAN DIEGO: Seared Ahi Tuna Tacos with Chipotle Crema and Mango Salsa Fresca
When I first heard about the Slow Food Movement I felt an immediate affinity. Not only did the implied opposition to “fast food” ring true to me but the cultural resonance of living with – as opposed to at the expense of – our surroundings had a real appeal. The notion of food … [Read more...]
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