Food and Drink
Whew. Just hiked up West Washington from the Washington Street trolley. Quite a climb. Crazy traffic. No sidewalk. Then I spot this beautiful li’l French bistro. I know I shouldn’t go in. Too sophisticated, too …
Hoffer’s Cigar Bar in La Mesa is easy to miss, but that’s what locals like about it.
The name Gordon Biersch doesn’t get much play among San Diego craft beer fans. To them, the central San Diego brewpub is but another in a chain of cookie-cutter outlets spanning the country. This is …
Mira Mesa brewing company opening second brewery in Virginia.
San Diego’s southernmost brewery adding home brew supply store.
San Marcos’ lofty place in San Diego’s craft brewing history is firmly cemented. It was home to Stone Brewing Co.’s original brewery, a space that has since been taken over by the owners of Pizza …
Ed finds the Red Rooster, a Louisiana-style eatery tucked away in Lincoln Park.
It’s no secret that San Diego has become world famous for its craft-beer culture over the past few years. Our county is home to several landmark breweries and brew pubs that have garnered praise from …
When the old folks talk about the ritual evening cocktail as “shooting the sunset gun,” they probably had the French 75 in mind. Stroll into the Saltbox any evening at the right time and manager …
Ed kills an oyster at Spike Africa’s, in the Gaslamp District. He also learns about Spike Africa, the man.
Ed scarfs a “lush little baby” (pizza).
When it comes to holidays, few lead to such controversy as Valentine’s Day. He thinks the day is only for her — she thinks it’s for both of them. Discussion ensues, shifts into a debate, …
Ed has a meaty snack at the “Not So Fast” food truck, which specializes in paleo diet items.
It was an atypical day, bar manager Jake Southworth recalls, that led to an atypical cocktail for San Diego — the hot whiskey drink. “Someone came in looking for something warm on a cold day,” …
On the Rocks in Chula Vista -- a good place to find out if your date is a bedwetter or cheapskate.