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Moo-ve over, Elvis: MooTime Creamery
I can't go to Coronado without a visit to MooTime Creamery. I know it's sort of touristy, there will probably be a long line, and there are trendier, hipper shops and gelaterias around, but sometimes I just want a nice, …
Marshmallows on the Bonfire Tonight!
Wow. Here’s something great for tonight (and tomorrow and Sunday) on your way to whatever else you’re doing. In Old Town Plaza they’ve got a bonfire going where you can sit around warming your tootsies and roast marshmallows and have …
Haji Baba New Years?
Suddenly got this good idea about what to do on New Year's. Was up at 8th and C downtown last night, heading for Broadway and buses. Passed this Middle Eastern kinda eatery-nightclub. Saw families in there eating, kids playing around, …
Boxing Day in Solana Beach: Claire's on Cedros Bakery and Cafe
Claire's on Cedros Bakery and Cafe, at 246 North Cedros in Solana Beach, is as much about it's cute, homey, ultra-green building and grounds as it is about it's food. It's the first restaurant in San Diego to receive the …
Late Breakfast in the Living Room
Aah. Nothing like breakfast in the living room. Except this is in the Living Room (2541 San Diego Avenue, Old Town, 619-325-4445, also in National City, Point Loma, El Cajon Boulevard near SDSU, Southwestern College, La Jolla). And this is …
Coming Attractions: Little Italy Preps for High Quality Take-Out
As the close of 2011 nears, my attention is already turned to 2012. There are tons of new restaurants, businesses and developments ready to break in the New Year. Many are still under wraps with the people behind them not …
Cheapest New Year’s Eats?
Scratching my head on this one. But I keep going back to O’Hungry’s (see this week’s Tin Fork) in Old Town (2547 San Diego Avenue, 619-298-0133). This cowboy eatery jes’ beyond the main entrance to Old Town Plaza has (drum …
Coming Attractions: Cortez Hill Poised for a Religous Experience
As the close of 2011 nears, my attention is already turned to 2012. There are tons of new restaurants, businesses and developments ready to break in the New Year. Many are still under wraps with the people behind them not …
Warehouse Wars: Urbn Coal Fired Pizza/Bar
From outside, Urbn Coal Fired Pizza/Bar, at 3085 University Avenue, looks like the latest entry on the list of "huge warehouses turned into trendy bar/pizza places". It has a big fan, lots of different seating options, and some clever touches, …
Zen and Pastry: Extraordinary Desserts
I was out and about early in the morning, a rarity for me, and stopped into Extraordinary Desserts at 1430 Union Street in Little Italy (between Ash and Beech) for breakfast. I love the sleek, Asian/industrial look and serene early …
Coming Attractions: Dinner and a Movie in Carlsbad
As the close of 2011 nears, my attention is already turned to 2012. There are tons of new restaurants, businesses and developments ready to break in the New Year. Many are still under wraps with the people behind them not …
Grapes of Wealth: Eating for Your Luck at New Year's
New Years? I shiver, 'cause used to be me and my buddy Mark would, uh, mark the moment when the year changed by hauling ourselves down to the Pacific Ocean and diving into it at one minute before midnight. We’d …
How to Grow Organic — and Survive Rabbits
Talking of Suzie’s Farm (see below), if you’re determined to be organic, how do you scare off everything that wants to eat your crops? Especially those pesky rabbits. Some organic farmers use scarecrows to protect their vegetables. Some use electric …
How to Eat a... Fractal?
“The Christmas dish?” says Quinn Wilson. She markets Suzie’s Farm produce from IB, in the Tijuana river valley. “It had to be Amy DiBiase’s Romanesco cauliflower soup. She’s the chef at the La Jolla Shores Hotel.” Uh, Romanesco cauliflower? “Sure. …
Spooning at Underbelly
In October, David and I traveled to Japan on an epic quest to sample ramen made by the “Tokyo Ramen Gods” he’d read about in Lucky Peach, David Chang’s (of New York’s Momofuku Noodle Bar fame) new magazine. With their …
Coming Attractions: Amateur Going Pro in North County
As the close of 2011 nears, my attention is already turned to 2012. There are tons of new restaurants, businesses and developments ready to break in the New Year. Many are still under wraps with the people behind them not …
Coming Attractions: More Noodling Around Downtown
As the close of 2011 nears, my attention is already turned to 2012. There are tons of new restaurants, businesses, and developments ready to break in the New Year. Many are still under wraps with the people behind them not …
The Neverending Sandwich: Rubicon Deli
I ate lunch yesterday at Rubicon Deli, 3819 Mission Boulevard in Pacific Beach, and today I shared the other 75% of the sandwich with John for breakfast. Doesn't everyone eat tuna sandwiches for breakfast? No? Never mind, my point was …
You Say Cubano: Bolillo Tortas
Bolillo Tortas, the new eatery at 417 Fourth Avenue in the Gaslamp, has a mission statement on their website, which reads in part, "(Bolillo Torta's) mission is to be the most important torteria in America and to be an ambassador …
So Long, Solunto
Changes right next door to Davanti Enoteca, too. Solunto bakery (Panificio E Ristorante Solunto, 1643 India Street, Little Italy, 619-233-3506) has been sold and is about to get a name-change and a face lift. Sad to see the old name …