Puesto Change-o
Brothers Eric and Alan Adler, plus cousin Isi Lombrozo, have amped up their original Puesto taco shop in La Jolla to be more like their full-service designer restaurant downtown at The Headquarters. The new sit-down dining room features more menu items like ceviche verde, various moles, and short rib barbacoa. They also have a patio—because […]
Southern Flair at ACME Southern Kitchen
Local chef Terryl Gavre is on a roll, opening two new eateries this year. Stepping into her East Village outpost, ACME Southern Kitchen, is like time-traveling to a 1950s diner in the Deep South, with vintage décor and Hank Williams on the stereo. Start with pimento cheese and Saltine crackers on the simple menu that’s […]
Southern Flair at ACME Southern Kitchen
Local chef Terryl Gavre is on a roll, opening two new eateries this year. Stepping into her East Village outpost, ACME Southern Kitchen, is like time-traveling to a 1950s diner in the Deep South, with vintage décor and Hank Williams on the stereo. Start with pimento cheese and Saltine crackers on the simple menu that’s […]
INCOMING: Duke’s
Iconic Top of the Cove restaurant location gets new life
INCOMING: Duke’s
Iconic Top of the Cove restaurant location gets new life
THE DEBATE: Minimum Wage and Tips
A restaurant owner lays out his industry’s argument in detail
THE DEBATE: Minimum Wage and Tips
A restaurant owner lays out his industry’s argument in detail
FIRST LOOK: Fairweather
Anthony Schmidt tackles “sunny” vacation drinks at Downtown’s new patio bar
FIRST LOOK: Fairweather
Anthony Schmidt tackles “sunny” vacation drinks at Downtown’s new patio bar
Minimum Wage, Maximum Death!
Will San Diego’s minimum wage kill restaurants? Or just tipping?
Minimum Wage, Maximum Death!
Will San Diego’s minimum wage kill restaurants? Or just tipping?
INCOMING: Manzanita Tasting Room, More Swell Cafes
Santee brewer opening tasting room in P.B.; The Patio acquires Swell, plans expansion
INCOMING: Manzanita Tasting Room, More Swell Cafes
Santee brewer opening tasting room in P.B.; The Patio acquires Swell, plans expansion
Look Your Food in the Eye
How a rock fish changed my relationship to food
Look Your Food in the Eye
How a rock fish changed my relationship to food
Now Open: Don Chido
Antonio Friscia cooks like a college grad travels. An Italian chef by trade, his last project was Gaijin—a cheekily self-aware Japanese restaurant. Now he’s joined with RMD Group (Fluxx, Sidebar) to bring his classically trained chops to home-style Mexican cuisine at Don Chido. The center bar is equipped with a tacqueria stand that makes hot, […]
Now Open: Don Chido
Antonio Friscia cooks like a college grad travels. An Italian chef by trade, his last project was Gaijin—a cheekily self-aware Japanese restaurant. Now he’s joined with RMD Group (Fluxx, Sidebar) to bring his classically trained chops to home-style Mexican cuisine at Don Chido. The center bar is equipped with a tacqueria stand that makes hot, […]
First Look: Tacos Perla
New in the modernist North Parker building is Tacos Perla, the latest to take the street taco out of its humble roots. The tiny concrete and glass box by talented designer Michael Soriano was reportedly inspired by late-’60s Mexico. Executive chef Jaison Burke and Oso Campos of Tijuana’s Kokopelli collaborate on classics (carne asada, adobada) […]
First Look: Tacos Perla
New in the modernist North Parker building is Tacos Perla, the latest to take the street taco out of its humble roots. The tiny concrete and glass box by talented designer Michael Soriano was reportedly inspired by late-’60s Mexico. Executive chef Jaison Burke and Oso Campos of Tijuana’s Kokopelli collaborate on classics (carne asada, adobada) […]
Our Cup Runneth Over
Even as tea stages a takeover of the morning routine, the boutique coffee biz is buzzing.
Our Cup Runneth Over
Even as tea stages a takeover of the morning routine, the boutique coffee biz is buzzing.
Brig Changes
How a 45-year-old restaurant chain keeps up with the new, hip Joneses
Best of Tijuana
Border Report
Best of Tijuana
Border Report
Brig Changes
How a 45-year-old restaurant chain keeps up with the new, hip Joneses
OUTGOING: Donovan’s UTC
Local steak house vacating spot in La Jolla after 15 years
