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The Greatest Franchise You've Never Heard Of
Johnny’s a spatula juggler. He has them up in the air, floating like space junk around Earth. “I’m from Shanghai,” he says. “Me too,” says Jackie. He’s offering chicken samples to draw customers in. “I’m from Canton,” says Li Jing …
Alpine Beer Company's Jack O' Lantern's Sporting a Frown
While they’re a successful brewing company with a legion of fans, sometimes it seems like Alpine Beer Company can’t catch a break. First they couldn’t get enough of the hops needed to create one of their fans’ favorite brews — …
It's a Chain, But Hey: It's Gastro
Is there a wide selection of gastropubs in South Bay? Uh, no. I'm desperate. This is Friday night. I’m in Chula Vista, lookin’, walkin', searching… Aha! In the big shopping mall at 3rd and H, a sign: “BJ’s.” It’s an …
Book Some Time at SD's Largest Brewery
Some may think a company rather high on itself to pen a meticulously detailed tome all about itself, but c’mon, given Stone Brewing Company’s reputation for healthy ego and self-promotion, surely nobody’s surprised to learn they’ve released such a book. …
Dosas to Die For: Southern Comfort, Indian-Style
South Indian food? There's a difference? Just like in the States, they say southern Indian food is tastier than their northern fare. That’s why Allen Sem is a San Diego treasure. He’s Tamil, from Hyderabad. And they also say Hyderabad …
Raise the Macallan, Charlie Bucket
When my roommates wake up at 4 p.m. complaining of headache and grave transgression, it usually means a few too many bottles of Two Buck Chuck or the superfluous 40 of Mickey’s at dawn. Often I'm right there with them, …
Not Panicking, But Pannikin! Say It’s Not So!
The rumors are true. Pannikin downtown (675 G, 619-239-7891), the place where you can choose between a cup of fresh-roasted coffee and an African mask or a Tarahumara drum or a Mexican skeleton, is gonna close. Today. After 34 years. …
Fattening Up While Fighting Childhood Obesity
It's important to get a lot of iron in one's diet, but if you're looking to get a solid helping of irony, look no further than Olivewood Gardens' Heart of the Harvest two-day fundraiser. What's ironic about it? Part one …
Molecular Gastronomy at... Harney Sushi?
When I signed up for a seat at Harney Sushi's new, monthly Nook Dining event, I was expecting an evening of sushi. Despite knowing about the small sushi spot in Old Town for years, I'd never before been inside. The …
An All Island Affair at Leroy's in Coronado
After reading Naomi Wise's assessment of Leroy's Kitchen and Lounge in Coronado, I agree that it's just what the island needed. I read my Reader colleague's dining review mere seconds after exiting the new Orange Avenue eatery. I was there …
The Frank Riviera
Frank Sinatra is everywhere. When you walk in the swing band’s howling “Luck Be a Lady Tonight!” Pork pie hats bob at the bar. Clusters of guys act out their Rat Pack routines in front of their girlfriends. And, talking …
New Flavors at Cucina Urbana
I don't know how this happens, but I always seem to forget it's Restaurant Week (how often is this happening these days, anyway?) when I stumble into one of my haunts, which I always seem to do when it's Restaurant …
C-Level Lounging
Too late for breakfast, but not quite lunch on my birthday this year, which fell on a Saturday, I sought out relaxation on the water at C-Level Lounge. Because I hadn't had my coffee, but also because can't enjoy my …
Special Edible Deliveries for Brewery Tasting Rooms
In my last print piece for the Reader, I laid out information, locations and some tips for proper etiquette at the myriad of craft-beer tasting rooms scattered across San Diego County. Part of my dissertation explained that tasting rooms aren't …
A Pizza New Zealand
Is pizza going up-market? It sure looks it here. Jes’ popped in around nine at night. Place looked so danged enticing, what with its little white portico and red barn paint job. This is Park Blvd Wine & Pizza (4615 …
Karl Strauss Doing Up Wall Street in a Big Way
With so many competitors, keeping up with the Joneses can be tough for local brewing companies. Standing pat practically ensures a slide in the suds standings. Even SD's eldest member of the craft beer community, Karl Strauss Brewing Company, funnels …
Pssst! Wanna Start a Café?
Hmm…Opportunity knocks? Walking down Beech between 30th and, uh 30th (don’t ask. It’s that dogleg thing). Alchemy’s on the other corner. Here…a nice wide sidewalk, semi-enclosed by wrought iron... ...and a little low building with little churchy-looking stained-glass windows showing …
Enlightened Condiment Shines Beyond Blackout
Like many a local, I was caught off guard and with a fridge full of rapidly warming food when the lights went out in SD the week before last. As I crept along Interstate 15 toward my juiceless domicile, all …
African Breakfast on 30th
Breakfast Wheaties? How about a bowl of mushed collard greens, black-eyed peas and millet? “It’s a delicious breakfast,” says Thomas Muya. “It’s vegan, it’s good for diabetes, it’s $5, and it fills you with good nutrients, and not too much …
Contrary to "Wolfie," Pomegranate lives on
The UT's Food/Entertainment Advertising Manager, Wolfgang Verkaiik, writes little "reviews" of restaurants that take out ads. (They're all raves, of course. But some people actually believe he's a real food critic.) This past Thursday, "reviewing" a new Russian-Ukrainian restaurant in …