One of the sadder things in dining out is going to that place that has a glowing review on the wall that’s faded over time. Sadder still is the realization the review isn’t the only thing that’s faded; so has the restaurant’s reputation. That’s how it went for China Max (4698 … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Game-changing dim sum at Din Tai Fung
What’s that ominous sound San Diego’s dim sum restaurant owners are hearing? Well, it’s the drumbeat announcing the arrival of Din Tai Fung (4301 La Jolla Village Drive) at Westfield UTC. And it’s letting those owners know it’s time to step up their game. Read more … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Modern Italian takes to the wheels at Maestoso
For all the Italian restaurants in town, it’s remarkable how few are dedicated to distinct regional cuisines. Now, with Maestoso (1040 University Ave.) in Hillcrest, we have one dedicated to “anti-cultural” (read: contemporary) Roman food with much of it served from roving dim … [Read more...]
THRILLIST: The Ultimate Guide to San Diego’s Chinese Restaurants
Instead of one, definitive Chinese spot, San Diego has a stunning variety of excellent regional Chinese restaurants. A trip around town or down Convoy Street from the 52 freeway to Linda Vista will show off the full range of the cuisine, from spicy Sichuan to savory Shaanxi. It's … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Shanghaied at Shanghai Bun
I was excited when I got word that a place describing itself as a “Chinese tapas bar” would be opening in Point Loma. I love tapas, I love dim sum and I loved the idea of the intersection of the two. Then, unfortunately, I actually ate at Shanghai Bun Chinese Tapas Bar (1029 … [Read more...]