Indian and Mexican cuisines have a lot in common. Both are characterized by the layering of flavors through numerous spices and chilies. Both are born of economies where labor has always been cheap. In the U.S., an often-ignorant public expects both to be inexpensive and demands … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: I’ll have what she’s having, Italian style at Mona Lisa
Say “deli” and minds often turn to the classic New York Jewish-style greats. Think Katz’s overstuffed sandwiches, When Harry Met Sally, Meg Ryan and “I’ll have what she’s having.” But there are other types of classic deli. Italian for instance, and in Mona Lisa Italian … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Mien Trung shows the center’s a bit spicy
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...]
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