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SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE: Unrushed Rice

August 7, 2019 mgardiner

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE: Unrushed Rice

“The sushi was wonderful,” mom said as we walked toward the door after another sushi-for-Mother’s Day brunch. My wife and I knew that wasn’t exactly so and said as much to each other with our eyes. We’d sourced the fish impeccably and cut it competently, neither of which changed … [Read more...]

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SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE: Caesar salad has mixed history, but got its start in Tijuana

June 13, 2019 mgardiner

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...]

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CITYBEAT SUMMER GUIDE: Place your order

May 10, 2019 mgardiner

CITYBEAT SUMMER GUIDE: Place your order

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...]

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SAN DIEGO CITYBEAT: What it means when the Michelin Guide comes to San Diego

March 20, 2019 mgardiner

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...]

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SAN DIEGO CITYBEAT: Help needed — Bourdain’s impact will be felt forever but larger industry questions linger

August 9, 2018 mgardiner

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...]

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