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Red Pearl Kitchen

An anthology of favorite Asian dishes creatively interpreted for American palates, with touches of fusion and some original dishes. Plenty of appetizers, but main dishes ...

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What the Chef Eats

Cream of Heirloom Tomato Soup

Recipe by Jim Phillips, executive chef, Barona Casino I never went to culinary school, which is ironic because I run one now. At Barona’s Culinary Institute, we have a three-million-dollar demonstration kitchen with theater seating and ... More Post a comment

Sunday Pancakes (Gluten Free)

Recipe by Craig Cowling, chef/owner, O’Brothers The whole concept for our restaurant started in my backyard. We had a party and I was grilling up these organic burgers and my brother Derek kept noticing people’s responses. ... More Post a comment

Recipes

  • Spicy tuna dip

    An appetizer for those who consider who consider toasting bread to be cooking:

    I hate potlucks. I hate them because I don't want to be lame and bring store-bought cookies, but I hate cooking, and honestly I don't want to be cruel by making other people eat my food either. But thanks to my best friend I no longer have to stress about such occasions. I just whip up this four ingredient dip and present it confidently alongside chips.

  • Tennessee-Oakland BBQ Sauce

    This recipe, devised by Michael Goodwin (reprinted from Totally Hot by Michael Goodwin, Charles Perry, Naomi Wise, Doubleday, 1986) mingles flavors from Brady and Lil's in Memphis with Flint's in Oakland, and a touch of E&J's in Oakland, too.

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Upcoming Food & Drink Events

  • Maki Madness

    Calling competitive eaters! Organized on bracket system, this sushi-eating contest takes place in rounds and heats. During first three rounds, ...
    Sunday, March 21, 2010, 12:00 p.m.
    RA Sushi
  • St. Patrick’s Day and a Cuppa

    "Tea divas" Deb and Janet of My Cup of Tea host high tea of savories, sweets, scones, and champagne while ...
    Sunday, March 21, 2010, 2:00 p.m.
    Bonita Museum and Cultural Center
  • Yum! "Mujaddara Night"!

    Palestine Children's Relief Fund hosts evening of Middle Eastern food, entertainment, talk by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Hugh Watts. Proceeds help ...
    Sunday, March 21, 2010, 4:30 p.m.
    Torrey Pines Christian Church
  • Italian Cooking

    Series begins with pasta and sauces; learn to make fresh pasta, traditional red sauce and Alfredo sauce. 858-449-0222.
    Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
    RB Classic Cooking
  • Shuck and Swallow

    Ten duos — one shucker, one swallower — from SD restaurants, kitchens compete to discover which team "can open and ...
    Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
    LOUNGEsix

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Restaurant Reviews

Spam Wins

“This is what, again?” asks Carla. Her fingers rustle suspiciously through the pile of fried smelt sitting stiff, gold, and cold next to the crispy, ... More

Tapas on Tokyo Time

An izakaya is the Japanese equivalent of a tapas bar or gastropub — a place where salarymen flock after work to snack on a variety ... More

Off the Street

I was shocked — shocked, as Claude Rains said to Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca — to see Funky Garcia’s sign being put up above the ... More

From Disneyland to Ducasse

As my posse and I settled down and looked at the latest menu at Blanca, I sang out happily, “Thank God, it’s not the same ... More

Pork-Neck Soup

You never know what you’re eating. Not really. That’s my thought as I dunk my congee/cruller/dja kwai/you tiao/Chinese fried breadstick into my Cambodian/ French coffee ... More

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No Joke

On Saturday, February 6, Mike and Linda McWilliams celebrated their one-year anniversary as owners of San Pasqual Winery. The brand itself dates back to the ... More

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