When it comes to hotel dining, most spots offer two options — a sophisticated over-the-top gourmet enclave and a stale 24/7 coffee shop that’s barely a step up from a hospital cafeteria. The minds behind Hilton’s Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa buck that trend, combining these disparate models into a cohesive, charming, mid-range eatery serving…
There were many a raised eyebrow when former Blanca chef Wade Hageman ditched the glitz of fine dining — a nether-region in which he excelled — to open a mild-mannered pizza joint. Few could foresee then what an immensely successful operation his Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria would become. Aptly named, it’s won the hearts of…
It is only fitting that one of the nation’s most affluent communities would boast a bevy of gourmet dining offerings for residents and out-of-town guests alike. From the renowned Mille Fleurs and Market Restaurant + Bar to the newer Sushi in the Ranch and Veladora at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, we feature several dishes…
Cocktail of the Month: American Beauty – Blanca Restaurant Published February 2008 In honor of Valentine’s Day, this month’s featured cocktail is the American Beauty, created by mixologist Jennifer Zerboni of Blanca Restaurant in Solana Beach. To make one you need 2 oz. Skyy Vodka, muddled rose petals and raspberries, ½ oz. simple syrup, 1½…
Cocktail of the Month: Pear Martini – Arterra Restaurant Published January 2008 Nutritionists will verify that pears are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin K. Vitamin C and copper are antioxidant nutrients that help protect cells in the body from oxygen-related damage due to free radicals. While it’s of course…