I was suspicious of Animae (969 Pacific Highway, Downtown). The cross-cultural Asian fusion concept seemed so very 20 years ago, and not necessarily in a good way. We’d been there before, as had Brian Malarkey with Burlap. Did we really need to do go there again? Then I took one … [Read more...]
EATER SAN DIEGO 2017 YEAR END WRAP-UP
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. And every year for the past four years I’ve been a part of it. It is a year-end tradition that I enjoy. Here are EATER SD's … [Read more...]
THE ART OF SPOONING: Talkin’ Malarkey, Parts I and II
They say that “Spooning Leads to Forking” and they may be right. But The Foodie Whisperer and I have a different take on the fine Art of Spooning and bring it to you weekly by delving into the corners – bright and dark – of today’s food scene from the business of food to the … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Herb & Wood: a more wear-resistant fabric
The restaurant business is notoriously fickle. Today’s empire can quickly become tomorrow’s smoking pile of rubble. And you may not even get a t-shirt to show for it (though you might just get a large tax deduction). Brian Malarkey knows this. He’s lived it. As documented in this … [Read more...]
EATER SAN DIEGO YEAR END WRAP-UP, Part 1: Industry Experts Name Top Restaurant Newcomers of 2016
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. And every year for the past three years I’ve been a part of it. It is a year-end tradition that I enjoy. Here is the first … [Read more...]