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Now Open: Ember & Rye. April 30, 2021. Top Chef alum Richard Blais dishes on the details that inspired a new menu and shares his perfect meal. by. | images by. Michelle Stansbury. Chilean Seabass with miso and lemon beurre blanc.…

Now Open: Valle. December 21, 2021. Mexican fine dining meets SoCal farm-to-table at Valle by Baja Chef Roberto Alcocer. by. | images by. Michelle Stansbury. Award-winning chef Roberto Alcocer of.…

Now Open: Salt & Straw Features Local Food Artisans and Farmers. January 8, 2018. Tyler Malek fancies himself a storyteller via ice cream. As Head Ice Cream Maker for.…

Now Open: Alma Elevates Local Seafood and Produce at the La Jolla Open Aire Market. April 17, 2019. The Short & Skinny.…

Now, restaurants are forming their own identities independent of the hotels in which they are established. They are an attraction in their own right, and we are seeing more restaurant-centric guest stays than ever before.”. What to Order.…

Now Open: Eat Your Way to Better Health at Enclave. A new food as medicine concept aims to nourish local appetites. A few months ago, Lan Thai (aka Chef Lando) opened Enclave inside. JuneShine. ’s production facility in Scripps Ranch.…

Now Open: Gerry’s Grill is Serving Filipino Classics in Bonita. A well-loved Filipino restaurant chain serving traditional Filipino dishes is now open in Westfield Plaza Bonita in National City.…

Now Open: Ciccia Osteria Brings Genuine Italian to Barrio Logan. November 4, 2019. The “love-child” of Chefs Francesca Penoncelli and Mario Casineri, Ciccia Osteria is the restaurant you wish was in your neighborhood.…

Now Open: You & Yours Distilling Co is Now Serving Local, Seasonal Small Plates Alongside Craft Cocktails. Your favorite place to drink might have just become your new favorite place to eat.…

(Must be 21 and please drink responsibly.).…

Now Open: Matteo is a Carb Lover’s Paradise in South Park. The Buona Forchetta Team & Joanne Sherif (Formerly of Cardamom Cafe) are Giving Back to the Community with Their New Lunch & Breakfast Spot. Matteo Cattaneo is on a roll.…

San Diego’s First Roasting Collective is Now Open in San Marcos. California Roasting Collective is not only San Diego’s first and only coffee roasting collective, it's one of the first anywhere. by. | images by. Christina Kantzavelos.…

Now Open: A New Chef and a New Name for El Jardín Cantina in Liberty Station. October 28, 2019.…

Now Open: Italian-Style Farm-to-Table at Candor in La Jolla Village. October 23, 2019. Chef Giuseppe Ciuffa is a farmer at heart.…

Now Open: The Gluten-Free Baking Co has Opened Shop in North Park. February 13, 2020.…

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Now Open: Animae Offers a Playful Take on East Asian Fine Dining Downtown. Unorthodox combinations await at this recently opened downtown restaurant. Tom Yum mushrooms are served with luscious burrata. Duck bao buns are topped with pungent blue cheese.…

Now Open: International Smoke Marries Global Flavors with Local Sourcing in Del Mar. September 6, 2019.…

Eat This Now: Seasonal Fruit Croissant Bites at Cardamom Café & Bakery in North Park. October 16, 2018. The Dish: Seasonal Fruit Croissant Bites. The Chef: Joanne Sherif. Cardamom Café & Bakery has been a North Park favorite for 10 years.…

Now Open: Grand Ole BBQ Brings Central Texas BBQ to El Cajon Every Weekend. October 27, 2018. Historically, San Diego’s food scene isn’t known for its barbecue offerings. But over the past few years, establishments like.…

Now Open: Fort Oak in Mission Hills Celebrates Local Ingredients in Playfully Elevated Plates. February 27, 2019. Now open in Mission Hills, Fort Oak. is off to a promising start.…

Now Open: Closing the Flying Pig in Vista to Make Way for TownHall Public House. While the name might have changed, the Brownings’ commitment to community remains at the heart of their restaurants.…

Now Open: Find the Freshest, Most Authentic Shawarma in SD at Simsim in Clairemont Mesa. April 29, 2019. What is Shawarma? The Arabic world is a derivation of the Turkish çevirme, which literally means to turn or rotate.…

Now Open: Ranch 45 is a Celebration of Sustainable Beef & Local Produce in Solana Beach. June 24, 2019. A farm-to-fork approach to breakfast and lunch near the historic Del Mar Fairgrounds. by. | Images courtesy of Ranch 45.…

Chlorine and chloramines commonly present in tap water work against natural bacteria and yeast. INGREDIENTS. Whole grain organic rye flour. Spring water/filtered water. Whole grain organic wheat flour. Organic all-purpose flour. TOOLS.…

What and Where to Drink in San Diego County in January. January 12, 2019. As cliché as it sounds, I really do love the idea of a fresh start with each New Year.…

Eat This Now: Vegan Food Truck Rollin Roots Going Above and Beyond. February 24, 2021. Avonte Hartsfield brings crave-worthy low-tech meat replacers to the forefront of a menu created for a noble cause. by. | images by. Kelly Bone.…

Distillery, shares what he’s drinking and other cocktail tips. Tell us about yourself and where you live. My name is Whit Rigali. I'm the co-founder, distiller, and head janitor of the. Misadventure & Co. Distillery. I currently reside in Vista, CA.…

Open since June, Wayfarer Bread has quickly become a popular destination for bread lovers and baked good aficionados.…

Biffins Roasting in an Open Fire. February 24, 2023. Apples and quince are ready to shine on winter tables. From recipes to rituals, the.…

Eat Here Now: Balboa International Market. January 18, 2018. Whether it’s a newly opened restaurant or a hidden gem that’s new to us, the dishes these San Diego County restaurants are serving are too good not to share.…

The Short and Skinny. Large windows open onto Highway 101, pulling the ocean breeze into Encinitas’ newest vegan food and beer destination. The Vibe.…

Five Take-and-Make Dinner Kits to Order in San Diego County Right Now. These kits are the perfect marriage of take-out and homemade.…

Tucked in the shady archway, La Taqueria Vegiee offers vegan Tacos ($30 - $45 MXN) brimming with fillings like adobado trigo—a chewy wheat, barley, and rye based seitan—and deep fried portobello “fish.”.…

Eat This Now: Meal Kits Made to Promote More Plant-based and Gluten-Free Options. March 1, 2021. Quin Butler of Hungry Vegan Lion works to promote her belief that “Everyone deserves to be happy and healthy.”. by. | images by. Lindsay Kreighbaum.…

Get to know Verbena Kitchen’s head chef and see what he’s cooking up at home and in his new restaurant now open in North Park. by. | Tell us about who you are, what you do, and what led you to the local food scene.…

And the new generation of distillers are all about keeping it local with innovative partnerships, local sourcing, and hometown pride. Credit: Lauri Patterson.…

As you journey along on your Fallbrook day trip, keep your eyes open for roadside farm stands where you can pick up a box of colorfully assorted produce to take home.…

Try This Now: Sourdough Baking with the Friendship Bread Project. January 16, 2018. Cardamom Cafe’s Joanne Sherif recently introduced The Friendship Bread Project to North Park.…

Rancho Bernardo Inn. was home to El Bizcocho, a French fine dining and special occasion destination. In 2012, a $2 million dollar transformation nixed the white tablecloths and old world romance in favor of modern décor and more approachable price points.…

Eat This Now: The Hot Dishes of Summer. June 23, 2021.…

Five Ways to Practice Self Care Right Now. March 7, 2018. For someone who has struggled with self love most of her life, I am very passionate about the topic.…

Curbside Permits to Make Way for Open Air Dining. Restaurants have been through the gauntlet in recent months. A creative downtown initiative offers practical options for getting back to a new normal.…

Virtual Wellness Classes to Try at Home Right Now. January 6, 2021.…

The caramel and salt help to cut the bitter factor of the beer and the dark chocolate. What else has salty or caramel notes? Now let’s try pairing this pretzel with a Mexican lager, like Mason Ale Work’s Cerveza Respeto, or some barrel-rested gin.…

With a new wave of cases and continued closures of bars, it only makes sense to stay home and improve your bartending abilities.…

And whelk and octopus. Also California spiny lobster, black cod, and blackgill rockfish. Plus the bigger stuff like yellowfin tuna and bonito. He’s got at least six commercial fishing permits. “Diversity and flexibility are important,” he says.…

Food as Medicine: Seven Stress-Reducing Foods to Eat Now. April 9, 2019. Bastyr University adheres to a whole-food philosophy that guides all of its nutrition programs, emphasizing the consumption of a variety of foods in their least-processed forms.…

Food as Medicine: Six Brain-Boosting Foods to Eat Now. June 10, 2019. A well-nourished brain is an asset.…

Three Seasonal San Diego Spring Beers to Drink Right Now. Happy hour at home like a local with these springy sips. Spring has sprung! The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, and, this being the country’s craft-brewing capital, the beers are flowing.…

The San Diego Craft Beer App You Need to Download Now. May 26, 2018. by. | Founded in 1997 by a group of brewers dedicated to the growth of craft beer, the. San Diego Brewers Guild.…

Three Classic, Homestyle Filipino Dishes to Eat Now in National City. National City is so rich with Filipino markets and restaurants, a visit is like a culinary trip to Manila.…

Eat This Now: Southern California’s Plant-Based Cheese Trail Starts Here. July 21, 2021.…

Seven Dry-Aged Burgers to Eat Now in San Diego County. Dry-aging is taking fancy burgers to the next level.…

Eat This Now: The Life Changing Seasonal Charcuterie Board at Trust. June 4, 2018. The Restaurant: Trust, 3752 Park Boulevard, Hillcrest, San Diego. The Dish: Charcuterie & Cheese with Chef Brad Wise’s Selection of Seasonal Accoutrements. The Details.…

While the future SunCoast Market Co-Op store location in Silver Strand Plaza is destined to bring more healthy food options to South Bay residents, it’s not expected to open until late summer of 2024.…

Three Flame-Grilled New Classics to Eat in San Diego Right Now. August 21, 2019.…

Vegan Friendly: Comfort Food and Sustainability at Donna Jean in Banker's Hill. August 22, 2018. The Short and Skinny. Donna Jean offers a vegetable forward menu with midwestern charm and California sensibilities. The Vibe.…

Gluten-Free Friendly: Where to Order Your Gluten-Free Holiday Goodies Right Now. Those of us who have tried our hand at rolling out a gluten-free pie crust know that “easy as pie” feels like an especially cruel joke. Baking is hard.…

Eat This Now: The Vegan Cheese Board at Masters Kitchen & Cocktail in Oceanside. October 9, 2018. The Dish. Vegan Cheese Board is laden with housemade nondairy cheeses, locally sourced condiments, and Prager Brothers baguette crostini. The Chef.…