Peruvian Flair: Pisco Posted on June 1, 2018 Walk into Pisco and your eyes are instantly drawn to a rainbow of parasols lining the ceiling. The décor hints of the Technicolor dishes to come and conveys just part of the pizzazz of one of South America’s most vibrant culinary cultures. Carlsbad’s new Peruvian gem is…
So Bad It’s Good A new sunrise for tequila Posted on March 14, 2018 Oceanside is making waves for much more than surfing these days, most notably as a culinary destination. Not only a hub for new hotspots, it’s also a place epicures, including master tequila distiller Felipe Soto Mares, call home. “Tequila has always…
Savoring the Seaside Posted on May 6, 2017 From Solana Beach north to Oceanside, coastal communities are teeming with both noteworthy and brand new dining options. Restaurants like our cover pick, Pacific Coast Grill in Cardiff, Leucadia’s hidden hotspot The Lanai, and the new Open House in Encinitas all operate with an appreciation of the…
Back to Botanicals Delicious drinks featuring nature’s bounty Posted on March 30, 2017 Spring has sprung following an especially rainy winter, which means San Diego is freshly green and brightly blooming. When raising a glass to sunnier days, consider choosing a cocktail that tastes like it was plucked straight from the garden. Carlsbad, with its…
Fuel Up Posted on Jan. 24, 2017 Joining the growing gentrification of Oceanside, 101 Proof speakeasy is the latest creation from restaurant group 3 Local Brothers (the brains behind Urge Gastropub and The Barrel Room). Located next to Urge on Pacific Coast Highway, the spot works to ensure an authentic, personalized experience without being overly…