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Late Donut Run
Been dreaming of this moment ever since I got up, when at last I’d walk up to one of the most legendary donut shops this side of the Dunkin’ empire: Ed and Cliff Arnold’s Stardust donut shack on Highway 75, …
Ave et Vale, Wolffy’s
Am I the last to know? Wolffy’s Place, the “real” Chicago eatery on the edge of the Gaslamp (844 Market Street) is no longer. The two Wolffys, Bob, and his brother Steve I worried about it for a long time. …
L'Auberge Del Mar Offers Sneak Peek of KITCHEN 1540
Most of the time, when a restaurant gets a makeover, the reason they're in need of one has been extremely apparent for way too long. This isn't really the case with KITCHEN 1540, the fine dining option at L'Auberge Del …
And While You're Downtown, Ye Olde Curiosity Coffee Shoppe?
Got a spare Lincoln? ’Cause five bucks will buy you one of the more delicious coffees ($2) in the southland from one of its original roasters, plus a muffin or scone or croissant, and the richest atmosphere to down them …
Cheap Chow When You Need It
OK, weekend’s gawn, and so’s all that money you didn’t mean to spend. Where ya gonna eat? My best bet downtown: New Café (901 E Street, at the corner of 9th and E., kitty corner to the -- still -- …
Craft Beer's in the Pink at La Jolla's La Valencia Hotel
As a champion of local craft beer, there's something so delightful about turning people on to the quaffable medium or sharing a convo with a recent convert. I had such an experience recently while dining at La Valencia's Mediterranean Room. …
Ed's Best Patio: And the Winner Is...
So, here's my vote for best terrace/patio. (Saucepan drum-roll please...) Lou & Mickey’s (224 Fifth Avenue). And here's the irony: Lou & Mickey’s is from Chicago. But, for me, they’ve nailed the art of patio. Things I like: It’s surrounded …
Sunset Cliffs? Go at Sunrise!
Wow. Nothing so wake-you-up as a good stiff breeze coming up over Sunset Cliffs at sunrise. Or, shall we say, shockingly early, for me...like, eight o’clock. Plus, armadas of pelicans slo-mo cruising along the clifftop airlift and the waves crashing …
Late-Night Chef Spotting at Quality Social
I knew these guys could cook...that's their job! But who knew their interest in alcohol went beyond deglazing and consumption. Even I have to admit to being surprised to find that some of San Diego's most noted chefs are as …
Andiamo's Noche Peruana
The chef-owner of Andiamo Italian Restaurant (5950 Santo Road, 858-277-3501) is Javier Ugarte from Peru, and on July 30 he's featuring the foods of his homeland in a four-course dinner for $32. Peru probably has the best food in western …
A Tale of Three Patios
Naomi: let the search for the best patio continue! Three cases in point. Avenue Liquor (at Ninth and Orange in Coronado), I’ll admit, is not like your Café de la Paix in Paris. But they do one thing right. They …
Manzanita One-Year Anniversary Offers Heat-Beating Option
With temperatures registering in the sweltering range, their may be no community better suited or more appreciative of a beer festival than Santee. That's where Manzanita Brewing Company makes a lot out of their little piece of real estate, the …
House with No Name
What’s the old saying? “Good wine needs no bush?” I’ve just been eating an afternoon breakfast at this restaurant which has no name other than, uh, “Restaurant.” It’s right across from City College trolley stop on Broadway at Park (ex …
Small Bar Bites
Sure, they carry esoteric brews such as Tactical Nuclear Penguin, have 42 quality beers on tap, and barrel-age their Manhattan cocktail, but what many people don't know about Small Bar, is that their kitchen is on par with the bar. …
Alchemy's New Street-Food Menu
Alchemy (1503 30th Street, 619.255.0616) has a brand new globally inspired menu from chef Ricardo Heredia, emphasizing (as always) organic and local ingredients. This new menu highlights “street food” dishes from America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean, and while it …
More Gluten-Free at Terra, Plus Mini-Tempest
The new branch of Terra in La Mesa offers several gluten-free choices — several salads, at least one main course — along with vegetarian items. Jeff Rossman's eco-conscious neighborhood restaurant has been thrilling good palates La Mesa, and others in …
FINALLY open again -- Cafe Sevilla
They're up and running at last at 353 Fifth Avenue. The Spanish tapas bar, restaurant, and nightclub are open seven days a week, 4pm-1:30am. The huge opening night party announced here earlier will be 7/27 at 7 p.m. Well, that's …
Maine Lobsterama in New York -- where here?
This year saw a giant harvest of Maine lobsters on the East Coast -- the lobstermen have been good conservationists, while the overfished cod that used to prey on the "bugs" are scanty. Hence, low-priced lobsters. In New York City, …
Mamma mia! Arriverderci Solunto!
Solunto Bakery in Little Italy closes today. Owner Domenick Cefalu is ready for retirement. (The Buon Appetito rstaurant mini-chain will be grabbing up the space.) Oh, but this is molto triste. Restaurants may come and go, but a bakery turning …