It began with a few conversations, almost hushed, amongst industry types. “Michelin inspectors have been spotted in L.A.” I first heard it from a local chef. Then again from a fellow food writer. Before long the rumors were everywhere. It made no sense: The Michelin Guide … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Chef interrupted: El Jardín Parque Gastronomica
When Asmel Salazar returned to Tijuana after working at Azurmendi in Larrabetzu, Spain (one of the world’s 50 best restaurants according to the experts at the website of the same name), it seemed Tijuana, if not the world, might be his oyster. The initial idea to start small with … [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...]
2017: The San Diego Year in Food
For the first time, San Diego CityBeat's asked me to do a wrap up of the past year-in-food. See it, in its original form, here: http://sdcitybeat.com/food-drink/the-world-fare/2017-the-san-diego-year-in-food/ Best Restaurant of the Year (North of the Border): The Hotel Del … [Read more...]