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WORLD FARE: The Taste of a New Generation

December 20, 2019 mgardiner

Nearly 85 million Americans eat fast food on any given day, and as of 2016 we averaged 55.6 pounds of beef a year. Given apprehensions about the environmental and health impacts of red meat, there’s plenty of reason to be interested in the new generations of plant-based “meats” … [Read more...]

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WORLD FARE: It’s worth the wait at Antojitos Mary Cristy

July 30, 2019 mgardiner

If a city has a public market, it’s a good bet it’s a great place to get a bite to eat. In fact, those markets are usually crawling with great casual dining options. Oddly, that hasn’t always been the case at the Mercado Los Globos in Ensenada. One of the standout exceptions, … [Read more...]

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WORLD FARE: Different ways to roll at Goi Cuon

July 23, 2019 mgardiner

Mention “spring rolls” and most locals will immediately think of the familiar shrimp and pork varieties served as appetizers at pho restaurants all over town. But gỏi cuốn—“spring rolls” in Vietnamese—isn’t so much a single dish as they are a whole class of dishes. And Goi … [Read more...]

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WORLD FARE: Old House puts the “hot” in hot pot

June 25, 2019 mgardiner

Walking through the door at Old House Hot Pot (8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Ste. S1) in the Convoy District feels like stepping into a Star Trek transporter and getting beamed to Chengdu, the capital of China’s Sichuan province. From the spicy broths and the selection of … [Read more...]

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WORLD FARE: At Raíces, a young chef shows how good he can get

June 18, 2019 mgardiner

There are many ways to evaluate a chef. From Michelin stars and James Beard nods, to technical prowess and business acumen, there is no singular or definitive right way. For me, though, one of the surest ways to assess a chef’s skill in the kitchen is their vegetable cookery. By … [Read more...]

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