Group 2012 September

Open and Shut archive for September, 2012

RBI's annual Beer Vs. Wine melee

Back in May, I reported El Bizcocho, the fine dining spot at Rancho Bernardo Inn, was closing in order to ...

A bite with Chad White at Counterpoint

The first time I met chef Chad White was when he was working the line at Point Loma’s since closed ...

New cafe offers tapas and sangria

The spot is on University Avenue between a smoke shop and an Ethiopian restaurant and, until recently, it was occupied ...

Fezziwig's Brewing set for soft open

Remember the Carlsbad-based brewhouse-in-progress with the steam-punk logo I reported on back in July? No? Well allow me to reacquaint ...

First Look: Offbeat Brewing Company

Aside from the obvious lure of fine, hand-crafted beer, one of the most alluring facets of reporting on upcoming brewing ...

Saint Archer lands big brewing talent

A recent trip to Hawaii afforded me everything I’d traveled to the islands in search of—cool breezes, peace, tranquility, an ...

Provisions, Soda & Swine coming to Normal Heights

Back in July, I reported Consortium Holdings—the company behind Neighborhood, El Dorado, Noble Experiment, Craft & Commerce, and Underbelly—would be ...

Pesca...check that...Vegapalooza: True Food Kitchen

“It’s my favorite new restaurant!” When I hear a statement like that, my food writer alarm sounds. Coworker, stranger, friend, ...

Tiki Taka: nothing to do with Mai Tais

I'll go out on a limb and venture that few people were heartbroken when Porkyland closed in Hillcrest. One less, ...

Pescapalooza II: Tender Greens UTC

Spurred on by a meat- and poultry-less meal with a pescatarian friend the night before, I decided to go the ...

Pescapalooza: Uptown Tavern

Friends bring camaraderie, an ear, a shoulder, fun, and numerous other positives into one’s life. In the case of one ...

A Tale from Inside Hotel Hell

Aside from admiring a chef with the chops and the gumption to make the rise he has, I just plain ...