Callie and Manna chefs announce Chick & Hawk takeover dinner on Nov. 7 By Pam Kragen October 13, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. Longtime friends and Travis Swikard and Andrew Bachelier will prepare a five-course, $125 dinner for...
Home and Garden | Before renovating your kitchen, ask: What would Julia Child do? By The Washington Post October 12, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. You don’t need walls of French cookware to borrow a page from the legendary chef’s...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Maggie Smith’s influence rippled to the cocktail hour By The New York Times News Service Syndicate October 9, 2024 at 5:45 a.m. In 2011, a New York bartender paid tribute to the actor with a sly tweak...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Sauce this skirt steak with a tangy arugula chimichurri By The Washington Post October 9, 2024 at 5:31 a.m. Peppery arugula leaves blend with parsley, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil for a take...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | 5 tips for family dinners on hectic weeknights By The Washington Post October 9, 2024 at 5:16 a.m. Appreciate sandwiches, shop smartly and more advice from Caroline Chambers of 'What to Cook When...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Fall means a return to routines and nightly dinner stress, but this food author is here to help By Apress October 9, 2024 at 5:01 a.m. Her new cookbook, "What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking," is based on...
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Restaurants, Food and Drink | It’s cider season: Here are 11 local companies brewing alcoholic cider By Carlos Rico October 9, 2024 at 11:50 a.m. A guide to 11 local companies making various types of cider to try this autumn...
The Dish: Point Loma’s former Fiddler’s Green to make way for Boatyard restaurant, speakeasy By Pam Kragen October 8, 2024 at 10:28 a.m. Also this week, Avenue seafood restaurant planned in Coronado, Old Town crowns a guacamole champion,...
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Petco Park expands its postseason stadium eats for Padres playoffs By Pam Kragen October 9, 2024 at 1:43 p.m. To celebrate this week's home playoff games against the Los Angeles Dodgers, several unique food...
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Roma Norte celebrates the complex cocktails of Mexico City By Pam Kragen October 4, 2024 at 7:56 a.m. From the founders of Puesto restaurants, this ambitious new bar in downtown San Diego takes...
Brewery Rowe: La Mesa Oktoberfest returns this weekend By Peter Rowe October 4, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. Also this week, Stone's Arrogant Bastard whiskey, Quick Sip's O'fest edition and upcoming beer events
SUBSCRIBER ONLY It’s not over yet. More deals for National Taco Day in San Diego on Friday By Roxana Popescu October 2, 2024 at 4:33 p.m. This year's taco day is extra magical, because the promotions are happening twice. One round...
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Things to do | 7 San Diego restaurants and bars to visit for happy hour right now By Carlos Rico October 2, 2024 at 4:50 p.m. Our guide to recent happy hour options in San Diego County includes a mix of...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Recipes: These apple-based desserts are perfect for autumn By Cathy Thomas October 9, 2024 at 3:07 a.m. Spiced Apple Cake, Cinnamon Bun Apple Pie and Apple Crumble celebrate the season with fall...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | There’s an eggplant for that By The New York Times News Service Syndicate October 2, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. Eggplant croquettes, Bolognese, adobo and pretty much everything you could want for aubergine season.
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Stephen and Evie Colbert offer a cookbook that's also a window on their lives By The Associated Press October 2, 2024 at 5:16 a.m. "Does This Taste Funny?: Recipes Our Family Loves" reflects humor and affection, and a swath...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Pomegranate seeds add flair and tradition to a Rosh Hashana salad By The Associated Press October 2, 2024 at 5:15 a.m. Use pomegranate seeds to provide a little flair and color to the holiday dinner
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Baked apples with nuts and honey are a simple pleasure worth savoring By The Washington Post October 2, 2024 at 5:10 a.m. Fruit is topped with a honey-sweetened nut-sesame mixture and drizzled with a tahini sauce for...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | In praise of the chicken braise By The New York Times News Service Syndicate October 2, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Stovetop preparation with greens and olives yields savory, tangy meal
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Restaurants, Food and Drink | Market on 8th relaunched as Mexican food-focused dining hall By Pam Kragen October 6, 2024 at 10:27 a.m. The 3-year-old hall's new manager, Roger Canez, is a well-known Mexican restaurateur from South Bay
Del Mar Wine + Food Festival returns for second year with expanded lineup By Pam Kragen September 25, 2024 at 4:22 p.m. Running Oct. 2-7, the fest will include 25 food-related events, wine seminars and tastings, sports...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | These women in a new world are cooking toward a meaningful future By Caron Golden September 25, 2024 at 6:01 a.m. San Diego nonprofit MAKE Projects 12-week program teaches refugee and immigrant women to develop work,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Taco pizza and the search for the stories behind American Latino food By The Washington Post September 25, 2024 at 5:30 a.m. Taco pizza and the search for the stories behind American Latino food
Restaurants, Food and Drink | KitchenAid’s gorgeous new mixer raises a buzz — and puzzlement By The Washington Post September 25, 2024 at 5:01 a.m. The model features an eye-catching wooden bowl. But can you whip egg whites in it?
Stone Brewing makes a 1,136-mile trip for its wet hop beer By Peter Rowe September 20, 2024 at 6:17 a.m. Also this week: Modern Times hit hard times, beer events and Drink or Dump beers...
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Restaurants, Food and Drink | The 22 most anticipated restaurants opening this fall in San Diego By Pam Kragen September 20, 2024 at 1:54 p.m. Two vegan restaurants, Asian and Mexican eateries, a downtown speakeasy, fine dining and fast casual...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | From superyachts to campsites, ‘Adventure Chef’ has cooked through it all. Here are his tips for adapting. By Nicole Sours Larson September 18, 2024 at 6:13 a.m. Reality TV figure draws a creativity-first cooking philosophy from his freewheeling career
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Tacos de canasta are portable, adaptable and ready to party By The Washington Post September 18, 2024 at 5:31 a.m. by Anna Luisa Rodriguez The Washington Post As soon as I booked my flights for...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Peach and granola parfait is breakfast and dessert By Tribune News Service September 18, 2024 at 5:15 a.m. Layering the individual glasses or bowls with fresh whipped cream — gently spiced with cinnamon,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | All hail farro, queen of the make-ahead salad By The New York Times News Service Syndicate September 18, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. This colorful grain salad is laced with juicy stone fruit and milky burrata cheese.
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Restaurants, Food and Drink | The Dish: Communion and Paradis lead list of seven restaurant openings By Pam Kragen September 18, 2024 at 1:37 p.m. Also this week: Free pizza giveaway in R.B., the Nat museum plans a cafe and...
Free artsy Padres T-shirts, Music Box anniversary party, 50 cent burgers, Blenders x Aztecs collab By Roxana Popescu September 12, 2024 at 3:51 p.m. The limited edition Padres inspired T-shirts are available at the county's 10 Cox stores. No...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | One of San Diego's most popular pastry chefs finally has his own state-of-the-art bakery By Pam Kragen September 12, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. Adrian Mendoza has cooked in many high-profile restaurants and bake shops in in San Diego...
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Business | Coronado has been waiting 16 years for a promised Ferry Landing restaurant. It’s finally coming By Lori Weisberg September 11, 2024 at 5:22 p.m. The San Diego hospitality group known for such dining spots as Rosie O'Grady's and OB...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Late-summer meals are ripe for simple joys By The New York Times News Service Syndicate September 11, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. A simple, savory tomato carpaccio begins this menu, followed by tender fish and a crisp...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Granola with puffed rice is kid-friendly and irresistible By Washington Post September 11, 2024 at 5:15 a.m. Take granola to a crunchy new level when you swap puffed rice, or crisped rice...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | An easy vegetarian dinner that starts with corn By The New York Times News Service Syndicate September 11, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Seared on a sheet pan with crisp pillows of tofu and green chiles, corn kernels...
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Things to do | 8 rooftop bars with some of the best ocean views in San Diego County By Carlos Rico September 10, 2024 at 10:38 a.m. A collection of rooftop bars with views of the Pacific Ocean or the San Diego...
Jamba ventures into blended coffee; Urban Plates adds seasonal, wallet-friendly surf and turf combo By Roxana Popescu September 6, 2024 at 1:35 p.m. Jamba's new coffee drinks, deals from Urban Plates, plus a peek at a cafe and...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Brewery Rowe: SDSU to phase out craft beer business courses By Peter Rowe September 6, 2024 at 9:50 a.m. Also this week: Readers recommend their favorite local breweries to visit, and a tribute to...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | 5 fresh takes on late-summer recipe classics By The New York Times News Service Syndicate September 4, 2024 at 6:37 a.m. Packed with sun-sweet fruits and vegetables, these easy dishes are perfect for any gathering
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Tiramisu is a ubiquitous dessert. We have this Italian chef to thank. By Washington Post September 4, 2024 at 5:30 a.m. Roberto Linguanotto, who died in late July, is credited with creating the popular coffee-flavored dessert...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | In Amalfi, pesto is made with strips of fragrant lemon zest By Apress September 4, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. By Christopher Kimball For The Associated Press In Amalfi, Italy, cooks making pesto forgo the...
Retro-themed Ponyboy restaurant is giving nostalgic diners all the feels By Pam Kragen September 4, 2024 at 8:53 a.m. Newly opened restaurant-bar at the Pearl Hotel in Point Loma offers fresh takes on popular...
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Business | Why the small, neighborhood brewery model is back and more popular than ever in San Diego By Brandon Hernandez September 10, 2024 at 9:14 a.m. The majority of recent entrants into San Diego County's craft-beer industry are more focused on...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Izola Bakery has relaunched in East Village with fast-rising plans for the future By Pam Kragen September 3, 2024 at 1:35 p.m. Launched in 2020 as a tiny, home-based enterprise, Izola founders Jeffrey Brown and Jenny Chen...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Vibrant Project to open third Old Town restaurant: Tako sushi By Pam Kragen September 3, 2024 at 1:36 p.m. Set to soft open on Sept. 6, Tako will open in a separate space inside...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Cava-inspired salad bowl boasts spicy feta and a date vinaigrette By The Washington Post August 28, 2024 at 6:49 a.m. An homage to the fast-casual chain also includes roasted pita wedges and spiced chickpeas
Restaurants, Food and Drink | South Carolina farmer cultivates culture, history — and feeds a rice revival By Washington Post August 28, 2024 at 7:37 a.m. Expert grower Rollen Chalmers comes full circle with his own heritage line, beloved by chefs,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Five tomato dishes ready for the busy weeknight table By The New York Times News Service Syndicate August 28, 2024 at 8:09 a.m. From gingery meatballs to a light pasta, dinners tap the tastes of summer freshness
Restaurants, Food and Drink | TikTok’s ‘Cucumber Guy’ wants to help you slice safely By The Washington Post August 28, 2024 at 8:05 a.m. Influencer Logan Moffitt offers tips for using a mandoline safely and avoiding injuries while making...
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Sports | Where to watch your favorite college football team at San Diego restaurants and bars By Carlos Rico August 28, 2024 at 4:23 p.m. Follow your college football team all season at these bars and restaurants with specials, game...
Chef Tara Monsod is cultivating the French nouveau at Le Coq in La Jolla By Pam Kragen August 28, 2024 at 9:40 p.m. The stylish modern French steakhouse is anything but stuffy in its fresh-minded approach to classic...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | The Dish: 5 new restaurants and a new chef at Books & Records By Pam Kragen August 28, 2024 at 2:28 p.m. Now open: Trattoria da Sofia in Kensington, Tortuga and Ace Porter in East Village, Spinnaker...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Such a peach: 3 recipes that embrace the sweet, juicy joys of stone fruit season By Caron Golden August 22, 2024 at 9:31 p.m. San Diego pastry chef Adrian Mendoza of The University Club shares tips on ways to...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | These fragrant shrimp dumplings tell a family’s story By The New York Times News Service Syndicate August 24, 2024 at 10:27 a.m. Pre-war recipe often used for celebrations recalls memories of 'what Afghanistan used to be'
Restaurants, Food and Drink | For cool cocktails on demand, turn to your freezer By Washington Post August 21, 2024 at 5:15 a.m. Batched and stored in bottles or jars, freezer-door cocktails are a summertime treat you can...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | The one thing watermelon experts do to pick sweet ones By The New York Times News Service Syndicate August 21, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. It’s not a myth: You really do need to slap them and listen carefully.
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Business | Michelin-starred culinary star Drew Deckman opens the doors of his North Park restaurant By Pam Kragen August 16, 2024 at 8:41 a.m. Named 31THIRTYONE by Deckman's, the long-awaited, Baja-inspired prix-fixe eatery racked up 3,000 reservations within 96...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | A vegetable lover’s guide to the grill By The New York Times News Service Syndicate August 14, 2024 at 6:01 a.m. These five easy recipes and tips turn savory charred vegetables into fresh, filling main dishes
Restaurants, Food and Drink | What does it mean to slice steak against the grain? By The New York Times News Service Syndicate August 14, 2024 at 5:46 a.m. It’s arguably the most important part of enjoying steak, but it can be hard to...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Saute gnocchi to transform them into crispy, pillowy bites of fun By Washington Post August 14, 2024 at 5:31 a.m. Stir crisped store-bought gnocchi into a delightful eggplant and tomato sauce for a summery weeknight...
Mission Hills’ Fort Oak revives popular Chef’s Counter dinner series By Pam Kragen August 14, 2024 at 2:59 p.m. Relaunched in May after a four-year break, reservations for the tasting-menu service sell out as...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | We taste-tested 9 fake bacons. Here’s how they compare to the real thing. By Washington Post August 14, 2024 at 5:16 a.m. A pork-free version of bacon could change the game, unlocking methods to make all plant-based...
Gordon Ramsay helped me unlock the secret to homemade vegan ‘bacon’ By Washington Post August 14, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. By Joe Yonan The Washington Post I never thought I would utter the following words,...
Haven, Fox Point Farms’ zero-waste restaurant, to open Saturday in Encinitas By Pam Kragen August 13, 2024 at 1:20 p.m. The 120-seat farm-to-table eatery is part of a 21-acre "agrihood" that includes homes, a farm,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Branching out with blends of Middle Eastern herbs and spices By Caron Golden August 7, 2024 at 3:39 p.m. Back in 2006, I read a blog post by David Lebovitz touting an Italian herb...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Halloumi-nectarine skewers bring bursts of flavor with each bite By Washington Post August 7, 2024 at 5:45 a.m. Serve shareable dish with an herby chimichurri for a sweet taste of summer
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Refrigerating produce in jars looks great, but it can breed bacteria By Washington Post August 7, 2024 at 5:30 a.m. The organizational trend seen across social media harbors a hidden problem: Fresh produce has various...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Turn summer produce into a showstopper with a ratatouille galette By Washington Post August 7, 2024 at 5:01 a.m. Thin slices of tomato, zucchini, red onion and eggplant are shingled atop Dijon and herbed...
It’s National Spam Musubi Day, and that means one thing. Free Spam musubi. By Roxana Popescu August 6, 2024 at 10:31 p.m. In honor of National Spam Musubi Day, which falls on Thursday this year, L&L Hawaiian...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | The Dish: Where to get free hot chicken sandwiches and more new restaurant openings By Pam Kragen August 22, 2024 at 11:06 a.m. News on Houston TX Hot Chicken, Comedor Nishi, Rubio's reopening in Oceanside, Chez Loma's new...
San Diego restaurants had a rough night at California Michelin Guide 2024 awards ceremony By Pam Kragen August 7, 2024 at 1:59 p.m. Two San Diego County restaurants lost their Michelin honors at Monday night's unveiling, and no...
Perry’s closes doors for good Monday, more than a week before annnounced stop date By Roxana Popescu August 5, 2024 at 5:39 p.m. Perry's owner said the staff was burned out from the increase in business that was...
Karl Strauss Brewing to close its Outpost beer garden in San Marcos By Pam Kragen August 6, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. The company opened the outdoor venue on Armorlite Drive last November as a test concept....
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Photos: After 39 years, Perry’s Cafe has closed By John Kelley August 6, 2024 at 6:07 a.m. In Perry’s place, a 223-dwelling housing development will be built. Restaurant and property owner Perry...
Business | Rubio’s, still in bankruptcy, finds a buyer By Lori Weisberg August 5, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. Rubio's, the fish taco chain that was born in San Diego County, will continue to...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Brewery Rowe: Restaurants, breweries teaming up for pairings dinners By Peter Rowe August 2, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. Readers asked to choose their top 5 local brewers, upcoming beer events and quick sips...
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Restaurants, Food and Drink | Perry’s Cafe weathered the financial crisis of 2008 and pandemic. After 39 years, it will close. By Roxana Popescu August 1, 2024 at 6:01 a.m. Perry's Cafe opened on Pacific Highway in 1985. Perry Eulmi, the owner, shares why she...
Business | CH Projects opens yet another restaurant, but this Middle Eastern venue is personal By Lori Weisberg July 31, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. CH Projects co-founder Arsalun Tafazoli has opened a new restaurant meant to be a tribute...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | How a cake became a national obsession By The New York Times News Service Syndicate July 31, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. For many Jamaicans, lychee cake is the taste of celebration. Its origin tells the history...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Broiled pork tenderloin tenderized with fresh pineapple makes tacos al pastor a weeknight affair By Apress July 31, 2024 at 5:16 a.m. Broiled pork tenderloin — tenderized with the fresh tropical fruit — streamlines the prep
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Smashed potato salad is TikTok’s crispy take on a summer classic By Washington Post July 31, 2024 at 5:15 a.m. Crispy smashed potatoes and a creamy tzatziki dressing are a winning combination in this playful...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Make this lemony chicken salad sandwich your no-cook meal of the summer By Washington Post July 31, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. This chicken salad is creamy, crunchy, herby and bright — and ideal anytime you want...
After bursting onto the culinary scene in 2022, Kingfisher is still going strong By Pam Kragen July 26, 2024 at 6:01 a.m. The modern Vietnamese restaurant and cocktail bar has an all-new creative team, but the same...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Savory pie maximizes the best part of spanakopita By The New York Times July 24, 2024 at 6:01 a.m. Striftopites get their extra-satisfying bite from a high phyllo-to-filling ratio.
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Dreaming of tropical breezes? Take a dip in this deep blue punch. By Washington Post July 24, 2024 at 5:30 a.m. A stunning blue drink with fruity flavors and Hpnotiq liqueur is the next best thing...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Flavored butters are your grilling secret weapon By Meredith Deeds Star Tribune July 24, 2024 at 5:01 a.m. Here are a few of my favorite compound butters that you can have on hand...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | This is the best easy use for canned tuna By The New York Times News Service Syndicate July 24, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Adding zucchini, tuna and loads of fresh herbs makes this dish light, bright and weeknight...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | The Dish: Food and Wine fest lineup unveiled, new restaurant openings and more By Pam Kragen July 23, 2024 at 6:13 a.m. San Diego restaurant news from Hell's Kitchen, La Valencia, Postino, Fatburger and more
Things to do | San Diego’s annual Tiki Oasis will feature bartender battle and Al Jardine from the Beach Boys By Serena Neumeyer July 22, 2024 at 9:59 a.m. The annual tiki festival returns to San Diego with new music headliners, dance performers, vendors,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Brewery Rowe: Utah’s beer-brewing scene is bubbling up By Peter Rowe July 19, 2024 at 6:01 a.m. The state has 40+ breweries but its alcohol laws are as twisty as its Capitol...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Make grilled chicken with a vinaigrette marinade your new summer go-to By Washington Post July 17, 2024 at 6:01 a.m. Use part of a batch of vinaigrette to marinate chicken thighs and the rest to...
Things to do | It’s too darn hot. Only ice cream floats make it bearable. By Washington Post July 17, 2024 at 5:45 a.m. An ice cream float is an ideal cooling dessert that’s impossible to mess up.
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Want a cake to impress? Make this Vietnamese classic. By The New York Times News Service Syndicate July 17, 2024 at 5:16 a.m. Want a Cake to Impress? Make This Vietnamese Classic.
Restaurants, Food and Drink | How do I measure sticky ingredients? By Washington Post July 17, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Measuring sticky ingredients like honey or syrup can be challenging because some of it is...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Don’t peel your tomatoes, plus more tips for getting the best flavor By Washington Post July 17, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Here’s how to make sure you maximize the peak summer produce.
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Restaurants, Food and Drink | 21 unique San Diego coffee experiences By Pam Kragen July 12, 2024 at 7:01 a.m. Looking for something special with your cup of joe? These shops and restaurants deliver difference...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | The Dish: 27 local restaurants win Wine Spectator awards, plus six new restaurant openings By Pam Kragen July 16, 2024 at 7:47 a.m. Also this week, new restaurant and bar openings in North Park, Pacific Beach, the Gaslamp...
La Jolla’s Ambrogio by Acquerello restaurant joins Michelin Guide By Pam Kragen July 10, 2024 at 5:05 p.m. La Jolla's Ambrogio by Acquerello restaurant is the first local restaurant to join Michelin guide...