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Perry's Cafe
When I find a restaurant that is a good value and is already crowded on weekends, my first thought is to keep it to myself. But I must tell you that Perry's Cafe in Old Town works on all counts. …
San Marcos Brewery celebrating others for 19th b-day
I remember when I was 19. It was quite a year for yours truly. I moved out on my own, got my first steady job, and became a dad. The latter was enough to nudge me to grow up, but …
Begin the ice cream challenge
It's been hot. Really hot. That's not all bad because it gives me a chance to go buck wild with one of my favorite foods--ice cream. Technically speaking, paletas aren't ice cream, but the Mexican-style iced pops bring the same …
1500 Ocean hires well-traveled chef
When there’s chef turnover at one of your favorite restaurants, one becomes rightfully concerned. Under former chef de cuisine, Brian Sinnott, The Hotel Del Coronado’s fine dining restaurant, 1500 Ocean (1500 Orange Avenue), gained increased recognition among the foodie sect. …
Low-pay sope!
I guess “make it yourself” has never been in my vocabulary. Till now. Talking National City. I was just turning onto 7th street when here’s this little tortilleria, El Grano de Oro (730 E. 7th Street, National City, 619-474-7401). Kids …
The Five Chef Societe
A table of people having a good time is commonplace in a brewery tasting room. So, when I spied such a scene at Kearny Mesa’s Societe Brewing Company (8262 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard), I counted myself to be in just as …
Is it OK to eat at cultish places?
You gotta read Barbarella’s piece on eating at The Yellow Deli. I’ve been there (315 East Broadway, Vista, 760-631-1888) a couple of times, liked it and them a lot. I mean cheery, businesslike, open people. I knew they were Twelve …
Humphreys Grill at the Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered at this approachable hotel dining room. While so many of the "in" restaurants are way too noisy, Humphreys Grill soothes the sole and offers some quality food in the meantime. I have recently fallen …
Saint Archer lands big brewing talent
A recent trip to Hawaii afforded me everything I’d traveled to the islands in search of—cool breezes, peace, tranquility, an abundance of pork. Check that. I got almost everything I wanted. Being that I visited the Big Island, I missed …
San Diego Public Market slated for opening on September 12
The San Diego Public Market will open for business on Wednesday, September 12th, at 9:00 am, giving us one more reason to love our city. SDPM, located at 1735 National Avenue in Barrio Logan, is the brainchild of local entrepreneurs …
La Gran Tapa: Great Spanish Omelet, but "No Tips Accepted"?
“NO TIPS ACCEPTED." It's the first thing you notice when you get your check. But what does it mean? This is at the oldest of tapa joints in our fair city, the Café Bar Europa – La Gran Tapa (611 …
Brunch at CUSP in the Hotel La Jolla
The Kimpton Hotel company from San Francisco recently opened a renovated Hotel La Jolla. This hotel was built in 1972 but when you walk in the lobby, you'd never know that it wasn't brand new. The art work is large …
Provisions, Soda & Swine coming to Normal Heights
Back in July, I reported Consortium Holdings—the company behind Neighborhood, El Dorado, Noble Experiment, Craft & Commerce, and Underbelly—would be opening a new venue near the corner of 30th Street and Adams Avenue. As it turns out, CH headmen Arsalun …
Desperately Needing Niederfrank’s
’Tis a roasting hot afternoon. Salty trickles run down, stinging my eyes. Reminds me of when I just about passed out in the Anza Borrego. Then I have a refreshing thought. Happens I'm heading up from the Old Town area …