My current article in the San Diego Union-Tribune food section came out today: It is the story of a venture foraging in North County with Chef William Eick (currently of the Mission Avenue Bar & Grill in Oceanside) as guide and guru. We ended up back at the restaurant … [Read more...]
SAN DIEGO CITYBEAT: What it means when the Michelin Guide comes to San Diego
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...]
SAN DIEGO CITYBEAT: Help needed — Bourdain’s impact will be felt forever but larger industry questions linger
© 2018 Photo illustration by W. Scott Koenig Original published article at http://sdcitybeat.com/culture/features/help-needed/ It’s a quintessentially human response to tragedy: look for meaning. Faced with a death, whether a beloved family member, a hero or even sometimes a … [Read more...]