We may not have much of a winter in San Diego but two months of gray skies make summer’s arrival special. As May Gray descends on San Diego, now is a good time to figure out what’s on the docket after June Gloom leaves and summer actually does arrive. For many foodies, that means … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: At El Jardín, it’s about the food, not the TV chef
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...]
WORLD FARE: Haute cuisine, Tecate-style at Restaurante Amores
There was a time, not so long ago, when few San Diego foodies would have expected to find the best “fine dining” restaurant in our region south of the border. Was it prejudice? Jingoism? Or was it just ignorance? Regardless, one trip to Misión 19 dispelled me of that notion. … [Read more...]
EATER SAN DIEGO 2018 YEAR END WRAP-UP, Parts 3 through 6: Biggest Surprises and Grievances, Best Dining Neighborhood and the Year in a Word
Here are my contributions to parts 3 through 6 of Eater San Diego's 2018 year end wrap-up. The originals are … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Do San Diego tacos really suck? Part I
A few years back I claimed, “The Taco Stand is proof that San Diego tacos suck.” Hyperbole? A tad clickbaity? Maybe. Have I never enjoyed a good taco in town? Sure I have, but I stand by the notion that tacos south of the border tend to be superior to the majority of those in the … [Read more...]
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