I was suspicious of Animae (969 Pacific Highway, Downtown). The cross-cultural Asian fusion concept seemed so very 20 years ago, and not necessarily in a good way. We’d been there before, as had Brian Malarkey with Burlap. Did we really need to do go there again? Then I took one … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: It’s worth the wait at Antojitos Mary Cristy
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...]
WORLD FARE: A tale of opulence and restraint at Addison
In the run-up to Michelin’s California Guide, there was a lot of local speculation about whether Addison Restaurant (5200 Grand Del Mar Way) would be awarded one of Michelin’s coveted stars. Some skeptics thought it (and San Diego) would be shut out altogether. Others predicted … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Excellence under the arbor at Animalón
In July 2013, I wrote, “the best restaurant in our region may not be in San Diego… it may not even be in this country.” At that time, I was referring to Javier Plascencia’s Misión 19 in Tijuana. Now, though, it may not even be the best restaurant in Plascencia’s empire. And this … [Read more...]
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE: Edibles in the Wild
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...]
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