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...]
WORLD FARE: Old House puts the “hot” in hot pot
Walking through the door at Old House Hot Pot (8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Ste. S1) in the Convoy District feels like stepping into a Star Trek transporter and getting beamed to Chengdu, the capital of China’s Sichuan province. From the spicy broths and the selection of … [Read more...]
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE: Caesar salad has mixed history, but got its start in Tijuana
It was something a little bit thrilling to see my first article in the San Diego Union-Tribune as the lead article of the Food section on May 15th. Just about everyone loves the Caesar salad. There is something about the elegant perfection of a few good ingredients … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: 21st Century Filipino fare at Gaya Gaya
When she arrives at the table, she’s just so sexy: the bronzed skin, the way she looks just sitting there. Eating the crispy pata at Gaya Gaya (7580 Miramar Road) is like having sex for the first time. You can’t help but feel a little guilty about it, but it just feels so damn … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: An Italian moment, simply, at Caffè San Luca
San Diego is having an Italian moment. Still, despite having a “Little Italy” and a Gaslamp District once silly with Italian joints, local Italian food offerings over the past several decades have been disappointing. And while some recent high-profile Italian openings have … [Read more...]
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