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What the Chef Eats

Recipe by William Bradley, executive chef, Addison Back when I started, I worked in an Italian restaurant in Bonita. I did it for the money. But, eventually, I fell in love with cooking — the ability ... More Post a comment

Recipes

Mushroom Pesto Pitas

Submitted by Mango

Once again, I found myself craving pizza, but I wanted something a little different. Since I love to experiment with recipes and I was playing around with basil this week, this is what I came up with. These are less like pizzas and might better be described as pita appetizers. They’re crunchy and delicious. You can use store bought pesto for this recipe, but where’s the fun in that?
Easy Oven-Cooked "BBQ" Ribs

Submitted by Naomi

Here's an easy if sketchy recipe for making oven-baked ribs to be finished on a grill, so you can DIY what House of BBQ and Phil's do.
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Upcoming Food & Drink Events

Grand Tasting!
San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival promises 170 wine and spirit purveyors, with over 700 different wines being poured; 70 of "San Diego’s top chefs" presenting gourmet foods, art, ...
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009
12:00 p.m., Embarcadero Marina Park North
"Celebrity Chef Luncheon"
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival continues with lunch and AIWF Big Bottle Auction. Event promises 15 celebrity winemakers (or other high-profile winery representatives), "world-class menu prepared by nationally ...
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009
11:00 a.m., San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina
"Good Karma Kitchen"
Bring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share during this "pay-it-forward" Thanksgiving potluck. Admission is free with food to share, or make contribution. 619-230-1190.
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009
6:00 p.m., WorldBeat Cultural Center
Fond of Flautas?
Qualifying events have been held, now "Jose's World Flauta Eating Championship" takes place, "expected to draw the world's top competitive eaters." First prize: $2000! Registration: 858-454-7655.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009
4:30 p.m., Jose's Courtroom
Fresh, Local, Organic — and Slow!
"Slow Food" holiday party promises artisanal four-course holiday dinner prepared by Stone chef Jason Seibert. Evening includes guest speaker, video screening of 2009 events including the Terra Madre Conference. 760-471-4999.
Monday, Dec. 7, 2009
6:00 p.m., Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens
Latin American Chocolate and Beer Tasting
Learn about specific wine, beer, and chocolate-producing regions while you indulge in bites and beverages, in conjunction with Umalali performance. Tickets include four to five drink selections, sweet or savory ...
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010
8:00 p.m., Loft

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Restaurant Reviews

Back to Kathmandu

By Naomi Wise. Published Nov. 18, 2009

Why would a one-time Nepal trekker ever want to eat Nepalese food again? Is it masochism — or is it just that Nepal casts such ... More Post a comment

A Plate of Lucha Libre

By Ed Bedford. Published Nov. 18, 2009

Huh... A gold, studded “Champion’s Booth,” a corner throne area where, it looks like, champion wrestlers get to chow down. There’s a chandelier above, wild-pink-and-sea-green ... More Post a comment

Spudlicious

By Ed Bedford. Published Nov. 11, 2009

Encinitas. Hour to kill before the Coaster. Spotted these giant ficus trees. They’re the kind you see in National Geographic, strangling ancient cities. Then I ... More Post a comment

Gobble Well

By Naomi Wise. Published Nov. 11, 2009

It’s starting to become a new tradition: celebrating Thanksgiving with “dinner out” or with home dinners utilizing restaurant takeout. More and more restaurants have jumped ... More Post a comment

American Revolutionary

By Naomi Wise. Published Nov. 4, 2009

Food can be a deeply political issue, but in this case it’s the merely skin-deep question of the restaurant’s name that’s bugging me. (Didn’t Shakespeare ... More Post a comment