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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 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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WORLD FARE: Best eats of 2018

December 28, 2018 mgardiner

WORLD FARE: Best eats of 2018

This was the year in our region's food, Word Fare-style:  Best Restaurant of the Year (North of the Border), Best Restaurant of the Year (South of the Border), Best New Restaurant of the Year (High-End), Best New Restaurant of the Year (Casual), Dish of the Year (High-End), Dish … [Read more...]

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EATER SAN DIEGO 2018 YEAR END WRAP-UP, Parts I and 2: San Diego’s 2018 Restaurant Newcomers and Standbys

December 26, 2018 mgardiner

EATER SAN DIEGO 2018 YEAR END WRAP-UP, Parts I and 2:  San Diego’s 2018 Restaurant Newcomers and Standbys

Every year, Eater San Diego closes out the year by surveying local food writers about their take on the past year in the San Diego dining scene.  For the past five years I’ve been one of the writers asked to be a part of it.  It is a year-end tradition I enjoy.  The survey … [Read more...]

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THE ART OF SPOONING: The Long Legacy of Cafe Japengo (Episodes 34 and 35)

September 27, 2018 mgardiner

THE ART OF SPOONING: The Long Legacy of Cafe Japengo (Episodes 34 and 35)

In Episodes 34 and 35 of The Art of Spooning podcast, Michael and Sheen discuss the legacy of the late, great Cafe Japengo with two of its many prominent alumni: Chefs Davin Waite and Anthony Pascale. Audio for Part 1 is available  at the following … [Read more...]

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