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SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE: How Bánh Mì Stacks Up

April 1, 2020 mgardiner

According to legend the sandwich was invented in England in 1762 when John Montagu, Fourth Earl of Sandwich, demanded his valet bring him salt beef between two slices of bread. His idea was simple: he wanted to dine without pausing his all-night poker session or, perhaps worse, … [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: Spicy delights at Bane Phonkeo’s

January 21, 2019 mgardiner

It’s in one of the least tony, more crime-ridden neighborhoods in San Diego. And that neighborhood, while it has its charms, is not the place one would expect to find an excellent example of a slightly obscure Asian cuisine. It’s Bane Phonkeo’s (110 47th St.) in Lincoln Park and … [Read more...]

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SAN DIEGO CITYBEAT: Best Of – Off the Strip

October 17, 2018 mgardiner

San Diego CityBeat's annual "BEST OF" issue, this year, is dedicated to the HOT and the COOL. Here's the first of my two contributions to the issue. The original is at:  http://sdcitybeat.com/special-issues/best-of-san-diego/off-the-strip/ Din Tai Fung HOT Throw a stone … [Read more...]

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WORLD FARE: Banh Mi Hoi An makes my “Best Sandwich on the Planet” better

August 7, 2018 mgardiner

It’s a formula employed by ambitious chefs and street food vendors alike: Start with the best ingredients available and don’t screw them up. Four years ago, I bestowed on “the bánh mì [sandwich], my first nomination for the coveted title of ‘CityBeat World Fare Best Sandwich on … [Read more...]

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