Taking The Cake Posted on Feb. 16, 2017 Monika Stout of Truly Scrumptious Cakes, an Encinitas-based home bakery, was recently crowned the winner of Food Network’s Cake Wars, where she and her assistant Louise Pass competed against three other teams for the title of champion and a $10,000 cash prize. Initially a graphic designer, Stout…
Race Day Revelry From before the first post to long after the last, these dining destinations perfectly complement a day at the races Pre-Party For those starting out north of the track who need a little time to study the racing stats, a convivial, casual atmosphere makes Pacific Coast Grill and Solace & The…
Coastal Eats North County’s coastal communities are known for their laid-back surfer vibe and zen-like mindset, but when it comes to dining, while there’s no shortage of beach-town eateries, there is also ample inventory of upscale options to satisfy sophisticated palates. The seaside communities of Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas, Leucadia, and Carlsbad are rife with…
Firenze Winemaker Dinner B Cellars bends the traditional rules of Napa Valley winemaking by harvesting grapes from not one, but dozens of high-quality terroirs. Jim Borsack, Duffy Keys, Kirk Venge, and their team continually walk the line between time-honored winemaking practices and a contemporary artistic approach, resulting in climactic wines that showcase the synergy of…
2Good2B Ready to kickstart your healthy eating routine but don’t know where to begin? Or do you come home too tired to cook, but would still like to eat well? Or — like so many — are you sensitive to gluten, corn, soy, or dairy and can never order out? Enter Encinitas-based 2Good2B, committed to…