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
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
OUTGOING: Donovan’s UTC

Local steak house vacating spot in La Jolla after 15 years
OUTGOING: Donovan’s UTC
Local steak house vacating spot in La Jolla after 15 years
Why Americans Love Sushi

It’s as close as we get to tackling a gazelle with our teeth
Why Americans Love Sushi
It’s as close as we get to tackling a gazelle with our teeth
The Best Food & Drink Events This Month: July-August, 2014

Farm to Bay Food & Wine Classic, Tales of a Food Critic, Loving Local Music & Local Food
The Best Food & Drink Events This Month: July-August, 2014
Farm to Bay Food & Wine Classic, Tales of a Food Critic, Loving Local Music & Local Food
The Best Things I Ate This Month: July 2014

Mary’s Roasted Chicken at Brooklyn Girl, Lemongrass Iced Tea at NOK Thai Kitchen, Wine Dinner at Marina Kitchen
The Best Things I Ate This Month: July 2014
Mary’s Roasted Chicken at Brooklyn Girl, Lemongrass Iced Tea at NOK Thai Kitchen, Wine Dinner at Marina Kitchen
INCOMING: Dinner Lab

This supper club’s got $1.2 Million. They’re headed to San Diego.
INCOMING: Dinner Lab
This supper club’s got $1.2 Million. They’re headed to San Diego.
HIRE LEARNING: Olivier Bioteau
Farmhouse Cafe chef-owner joins A.R. Valentien
HIRE LEARNING: Olivier Bioteau

Farmhouse Cafe chef-owner joins A.R. Valentien
INCOMING: Indigo Grill, Part Deux

First look at the re-birthed menu. Includes “Flaming Hot Cheetos.”