Falafel is nearly ubiquitous in the Holy Land. Both Israelis and Palestinians claim it as their own, not unlike the land itself. The truth may be different—the deep-fried balls of chickpea and fava bean dough were probably first made in Egypt—but it’s unlikely there’s any better … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: It’s The Friendly and it feels good
It’s pretty much the place everyone in San Diego’s food and beverage industry wants to go before his or her shift. Its reputation in the industry is so big that one local foodie who knew he was in legal trouble, just had to go there right before he was arrested. His final … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Red Cate is the hot pot spot
As the calendar turns, there’s a hint of cold in the air (or at least the 619’s rather lame concept of cold). That’s when soups begin to sound like a good idea (even if the weather isn’t all that cold in the first place). Red Cate (3860 Convoy St.), the Convoy’s newest hot pot … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: The masterful Patrick Ponsaty lands at 1500 Ocean
When news broke that Patrick Ponsaty was out at his namesake Rancho Santa Fe restaurant, it was a shock to just about everyone including, it seems, Ponsaty. While the ouster surely didn’t sit well with him, it didn’t take Ponsaty long to land on his feet at the Hotel Del … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: A-Chau proves sometimes you get more than you pay for
“Good” and “cheap” are two words used together more frequently than they ought to be when it comes to food. There is, for example, no such thing as “good, cheap sushi.” People have probably died trying to find that particular unicorn. A-Chau (4644 El Cajon Blvd., Suite 111) in … [Read more...]