Group 2012 May

Open and Shut archive for May, 2012

"Super Local" Tavern to Open in Hillcrest

A local restaurateur is looking to bring Hillcrest the quintessential San Diego experience via a new bar concept, and he's ...

Small Yet Potent Plates, Pleasant Ambience and a Galactic Burrito at Kecho's Cafe

I’ve loved Ocean Beach’s Olive Tree Marketplace since my first visit back in 2009. It was then I discovered their ...

No Bull, this Beef and Bison are Delicias

I, like many, was shocked when Paul McCabe turned in his whites at L’Auberge Del Mar’s KITCHEN 1540 in October, ...

Amplified Ale Works Turns Volume Up Another Notch

Last December, I shared news that the owner of College Area restaurant, California Kebab, was not only opening a second ...

Powers to the People: I’m Coming to Del Mar Highlands

I’m a native San Diegan. Growing up, my family didn’t really eat out much. But when we did, we frequently ...

Star Chef Gavin Kaysen Returning to Send El Biz Off in Style

Earlier this week, I shared news former Quarter Kitchen chef Nathan Coulon is returning to San Diego to helm Fashion ...

Hotel La Jolla Renovation Includes Addition of Cusp Dining & Drinks

Kimpton's big renovation of Hotel La Jolla is in the midst of wrapping up. When complete, the building will house ...

True Food Kitchen Calling Coulon Back Home

It was early morning and pitch black save for the faint orange rays of the streetlights. I emerged from my ...

Santee’s Manzanita Brewing’s Branching Out

More interesting local brewing news unearthed during the recent World Beer Cup ceremony. Things are coming along well for the ...

A Sneak Peek at Vintana in Escondido

The media is often treated to construction stage, pre-open glimpses of works in progress called “hard hat tours.” They require ...

Coming Attractions: Peri Peri in La Jolla

The former Vigilucci's space in La Jolla has a new tenant set to take over. Namely, William Sussman, a native ...

Herringbone in La Jolla Set to Open May 23rd

Herringbone, the fifth installment in the Brian Malarkey/James Brennan San Diego restaurant empire, is slated to open in the long-empty ...