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WORLD FARE: At El Jardín, it’s about the food, not the TV chef

April 2, 2019 mgardiner

The greatest impediment to understanding some people—and even some restaurants—is figuring out which storyline to follow. Sometimes there are so many varying angles and storylines, one’s spoiled for choice. Pull on one string, one picture presents itself; pull on another, and an … [Read more...]

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EATER SAN DIEGO 2018 YEAR END WRAP-UP, Parts I and 2: San Diego’s 2018 Restaurant Newcomers and Standbys

December 26, 2018 mgardiner

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...]

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WORLD FARE: Frankie’s fame and flavor at Fishmonger’s Market

January 9, 2018 mgardiner

In today’s overheated food world, a platform counts. Whether it’s opening a restaurant or publishing a book, “followers” and “friends” matter, sometimes at the expense of flavor.  So, when Frankie “The Bull” Terzoli—of Bravo TV Top Chef fame and Food Network Cutthroat … [Read more...]

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THE ART OF SPOONING: Talkin’ Malarkey, Parts I and II

December 7, 2017 mgardiner

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...]

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WORLD FARE: Herb & Wood: a more wear-resistant fabric

January 10, 2017 mgardiner

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...]

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