As chefs became our new rock stars, “I want my food TV” turned out to be a truer slogan than “I want my MTV” ever was. Michelin stars, it seemed, were less the goal than TV appearances and way sexier than the craft, no doubt. How, then, does a chef like Jean-Michel Diot and his … [Read more...]
ART OF SPOONING: Patrick Ponsaty and Davin Waite on the Best Chef in San Diego
Patrick Ponsaty and Davin Waite would have to be on just about anyone’s short list for “Best Chef in San Diego.” Michael and Sheen ask them what they think about that and what it even means. The show begins on Michael Gardiner's Facebook page tomorrow, January 9 at 10:00 a.m.. … [Read more...]
EATER SAN DIEGO 2017 YEAR END WRAP-UP
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. And every year for the past four years I’ve been a part of it. It is a year-end tradition that I enjoy. Here are EATER SD's … [Read more...]
2017: The San Diego Year in Food
For the first time, San Diego CityBeat's asked me to do a wrap up of the past year-in-food. See it, in its original form, here: http://sdcitybeat.com/food-drink/the-world-fare/2017-the-san-diego-year-in-food/ Best Restaurant of the Year (North of the Border): The Hotel Del … [Read more...]
San Diego CityBeat: New Year’s Eve Guide 2018
Every year San Diego CityBeat puts out the definitive guide for coming New Year's Eve festivities. This year's is at http://sdcitybeat.com/culture/features/new-year%E2%80%99s-eve-guide-2018/. Every year I'm the tour guide for where to go out for your New Year's Eve … [Read more...]