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WORLD FARE: Excellence under the arbor at Animalón

July 4, 2019 mgardiner

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...]

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NEWS: Martín San Román — The very picture of the modern Mexican Chef

August 2, 2016 mgardiner

Chef Martín San Román is a study in contrasts. A TV chef, he’s soft spoken. A Mexican chef, he’s classically educated in French cuisine. A major figure in the New Cuisine of Baja, he trained in Paris, made his name in San Diego and still helms the kitchen at San Diego fixture, … [Read more...]

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WORLD FARE: Baja food laid bare at Común Kitchen & Tavern

November 12, 2014 MAG Leave a Comment

The most exciting development on the San Diego food scene is the ongoing Baja invasion—a distinct, high-end cuisine known as “BajaMed” and the influence of an equally exciting brand of street food. While several chefs have incorporated some of these influences, none has proved as … [Read more...]

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