If there’s a more certain sign a restaurant won’t be great than a long menu, I haven’t found it. The opposite may not be equally true—a short menu doesn’t assure greatness—but it increases the odds that back-of-house staff will execute all menu items well and the ingredients will … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Baja food laid bare at Común Kitchen & Tavern
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...]