Food and Drink
Normally, a late morning visit to the James Coffee co-op in Little Italy would mean searching for a place to park, bumping into someone I know on the street, standing in line for a pour …
The seven pieces of sushi were packaged in the sort of container you’d expect to find in a grocery: one of those rectangular trays with a clear plastic, snap-on top. Except grocery store sushi boxes …
Since the call went out for all but essential businesses to close during the coronavirus crisis, exactly what constitutes an “essential business” has been a point of public debate. “Are restaurants?” some wonder; “Are bakeries?” …
Drink local. This has long been a rallying cry of San Diego’s beer industry. But nearly a month into California’s covid-19 shutdown, the overture has more urgency than ever. Particularly for breweries that rely on …
I can’t believe it. But here’s the sign: “Hancock Street Cafe. Grand Reopening! Under New Management.” I swear. People are opening up all over (see last week’s column) in these worst of times. We’ve got …
I don’t know what it says about our appetites in isolation, but well before noon the stand for Da-Le-Ranch meats had sold out of rabbit. Duck breast and Cornish game hen too. This was the …
Once upon a time, before people wore protective masks outside the home, there was a new North County restaurant at the top of everybody’s must-try list. Given another week of open dining rooms, I would …
In the weeks since American public life was officially put on pause in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, too much the news out of the restaurant industry has been dire. Dining rooms closed, millions out …
As soon as the news hit, we received ten orders,” says Carlos Macklis owner of Norte Brewing Co. “We stopped producing but we are still selling our beer. I’m acting as the delivery boy driving …
Buona Forchetta couldn’t have picked a worse moment to open their new place at 10th and C in Coronado. But in a way, they’re having the best opening you could imagine. I know, because I …
East County Dirty Birds D.Z. Akin's Funky Fries and Burgers - El Cajon Sammy's Woodfired Pizza - La Mesa South Bay Tijuana For restaurants in the San Diego beach area, click here. For North County …
55 Thai Kitchen Board & Brew - East Village Crest Cafe Dirty Birds -College Area Farmer's Table - Little Italy Funky Fries and Burgers - Hillcrest For restaurants in the San Diego beach area, click …
Board & Brew Donut Bar Gaglione Brothers Lemonade Mr. Moto Pizza House Snooze, An A.M. Eatery Swami's Café Woodstock's Pizza For restaurants in central San Diego, click here. For restaurants in East County, South Bay, …
Board & Brew Karl Strauss Brewing Company- 4S Ranch Sammy's Woodfired Pizza/San Marcos Sandwich Emporium URBN Coal Fired Pizza & Bar For restaurants in the North County coastal area, click here. For restaurants in central …
Betty’s Pie Whole Karl Strauss Brewing Company Senor Grubby's - Carlsbad Senor Grubby's - Oceanside For North County inland restaurants, click here. For restaurants in central San Diego, click here. For restaurants in East County, …