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WORLD FARE: The return of a king of seafood

August 21, 2018 mgardiner

They look like dinosaur toes but taste like the sweetest clams you’ve ever had with just a hint of lobster tossed into the mix. At worldwide prices around $80 per pound they can be the most expensive form of seafood in the world. They’re percebes, aka gooseneck barnacles. And, … [Read more...]

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¡Latin Food Fest!: Thinking Outside the Taco

April 12, 2017 mgardiner

Sometimes we in San Diego find it tough to think outside the taco. Mexican food is all around us. We’re proud of our fish tacos, burritos and carne asada fries. Leaving aside the question of whether some of those even are Mexican food, the Latin food world is bigger than that. In … [Read more...]

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WORLD FARE: The spirit of tapas at Cueva Bar

November 16, 2016 mgardiner

Tapas are the classic small plates of Spain. According to one of several origin legends the tapas tradition began in Seville with a clever bartender who popped a slice of bread covered with a tasty morsel atop of a glass of sherry to keep the flies out. Hence the term "tapas." … [Read more...]

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RECIPE: Roasted Beet Gazpacho | Yellow Pepper Purée | Pickled Purslane

August 4, 2016 mgardiner

Many people know its summer when they pull their grills out. I know its summer when I find myself craving gazpacho, the Spanish dish that is—in essence—a garden salad in soup form. The classic Andalucían version of the dish is based on brilliantly fresh tomatoes together with … [Read more...]

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