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WORLD FARE: Do San Diego tacos really suck? Part I

December 5, 2018 mgardiner

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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WORLD FARE: Modular meatballs at Soda & Swine

August 3, 2016 mgardiner

"Choose one from Column A and two from Column B." If that sounds familiar to you it probably means you spent some time in a Mid-century American-Chinese restaurant, and moo goo gai pan may hold a special place in your heart. But just as Chinese restaurants in America have gone … [Read more...]

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