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RBI's annual Beer Vs. Wine melee
Back in May, I reported El Bizcocho, the fine dining spot at Rancho Bernardo Inn, was closing in order to undergo a two million-dollar renovation and return as a completely different restaurant. But before that happens, El Biz will play …
Ice Cream Challenge: Freeze-Frame Little Italy
Ice cream wars continue. My new favorite place: Caffe Italia (1704 India Street, 619-234-6767.) Maybe just because I’m feeling hotter than a cat on a hot tin roof. First good thing: in the afternoon, they’re on the shady side of …
Chef Shake-Ups at The Linkery, El Take It Easy
Since coming on as the chef of local farm-to-table restaurateur Jay Porter’s empire, Max Bonacci has had a lot on his plate—and I’m not talking food. He’s been heading the culinary operations at North Park’s The Linkery (3794 30th Street) …
A bite with Chad White at Counterpoint
The first time I met chef Chad White was when he was working the line at Point Loma’s since closed Roseville. At the time, he was a clean-cut, eager unknown pushing out ground chuck patties for the restaurant’s weekly burger …
Café terraces: Bigger is better?
Jes’ thinking about the whole café awning issue (see Outdoor cafes: Gimme shelter!") I was complaining that café owners and the cities that regulate them don’t encourage enough shelter for us outside sitters in these sun-searing days. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/sep/20/31932/ They had …
New social dining application thinks positive about food
There is this idea in business called the 80/20 rule. It has many permutations, but one of the most common ones that's thrown about in the restaurant business is that "eighty percent of your sales come from twenty percent of …
Fezziwig's Brewing set for soft open
Remember the Carlsbad-based brewhouse-in-progress with the steam-punk logo I reported on back in July? No? Well allow me to reacquaint you with Daniel Guy and his Fezziwig’s Brewing Company (5621 Palmer Way, Suite C). Guy is a young homebrewer taking …
Fresca Deli: Crazy for Tostilocos
What’s loaded with cueritos, jicama, japoneses, pepino, chamoy, saladito, Tajin, Valentina and Tostito chips, costs $5, and is good for you? http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/sep/19/31869/ I’ve just found out in National City. I was wandering along East Plaza Boulevard when I noticed this …
First Look: Offbeat Brewing Company
Aside from the obvious lure of fine, hand-crafted beer, one of the most alluring facets of reporting on upcoming brewing companies is being able to tell the stories behind them. Recently, I heard one that was more touching than most. …
Sushi win!
Eda-mami sushi in Del Mar has a few things going for it. A mere stone's throw from Torrey Pines, the patio looks out over the marshy lagoon, where wading birds catch their sushi on the run, and the sun drops …
Outdoor cafés: Gimme shelter!
What price sunshine? Or rather, what cost sunshine? Was in Coronado the other afternoon. Orange Avenue, in the Village. Sunny side of the street. Roasting. Wanted to sit down have a coffee, ice cream, cerveza, anything. And outside, where at …
Eclipse Chocolat celebrates fifth anniversary with expansion announcement
It’s been five years since Eclipse Chocolat began selling their delicious, innovative artisan chocolates on El Cajon Boulevard in North Park, and owner Will Gustwiller celebrated the milestone anniversary by announcing that the business will be moving to a new, …
Poetic Peohe’s: Not just for the rich
“Peohe” in Hawaiian means a gathering of friends. That’s what they tell you here on the clunky plank deck at Peohe’s (1201 First Street, Coronado, 619-437-4474). I just happened on their happy hour (3:00 p.m. to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday) …
"Eat at Recess" Food Truck: Grilled Cheese Heaven
Today is Monday and when it came time to think about lunch my mind wandered to thoughts of the yummy grilled cheese sandwich I have had several times at the "Eat at Recess" Food Truck. So off I went to …