North, south, east, west, these three passed our test. Photography by Bob Stefanko
Del Mar Chocolate Bar has opened its doors at Del Mar Plaza. Similar to the Carlsbad Chocolate Bar, the confectionary will offer a large selection of specialty chocolates, bakery goods, a full espresso and coffee bar, and an assortment of retail wines, Champagnes, and ports. The Del Mar Chocolate Bar, which recently operated…
Sprinkles Cupcakes La Jolla is celebrating its 2-year anniversary on Sunday, January 13, and will be giving sweet-toothed San Diegans a free scoop of red velvet ice cream to the first 1,000 people who buy any cupcake. Handcrafted from the finest ingredients, Sprinkles’ freshly baked delights have inspired long lines of devoted fans — and its ice cream is…
When chef and restaurateur Matt Gordon installed his second eatery at Encinitas’ Pacific Station, many expected more of the decadent Southern-style comfort food that made such a hit of his original digs, North Park’s Urban Solace. But lo and behold, rather than create a carbon copy dishing up mac ‘n’ cheese, hunks of meats, and…