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Transported to Tuscany: Firenze Trattoria Posted on August 31, 2017 It’s a long trip from San Diego to Italy, but thankfully it’s a much quicker trip to Firenze Trattoria in Encinitas, just outside of Rancho Santa Fe. With weather here much like in its namesake city, Firenze’s shaded patio is the place to enjoy lunch…
A Gin Refresher Posted on July 27, 2017 A gin and tonic is not new news for any imbiber here in the states — especially not during summer, and particularly not after a round of golf. Originally concocted by British colonial officers in India, both the tonic and gin were used to mask the taste…
Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast's Best of Dining 2017
Farmer’s Fix Posted on July 2017 Love salads, but don’t like all that slicing and dicing? Don’t love them, but want to eat healthier? That’s where Farmer’s Fix comes in — a salad subscription service that delivers a week’s worth of fresh, delicious salads to your home or office. Choose from more than a dozen…
Del Mar Race Day Eats Posted on July , 2017 You won, you placed, and showed off at the track, and now it’s time for some post-race revelry. There’s no need to travel far — within a stone’s throw of the horses are some hotspots to keep the party going. A Del Mar…
Room with a Brew: Viewpoint Brewing Company Posted on July 6, 2017 Craft beer has already had a transformative impact on communities throughout San Diego County. Del Mar residents are about to experience their first taste of local beer and its many positive effects care of Viewpoint Brewing Company, opening this summer. A for-foodies-by-chefs brewpub…
There’s No Taste Like Home: Village North Posted on July 10, 2017 Steven Ji, a UCSD grad with a sales and marketing resume, admits that “being a restaurateur wasn’t exactly planned.” Still, the desire to bring the tastes of his grandma’s cooking from his childhood home in Northern China to San Diego was irresistible. “Opening…
Rethinking Riesling This German wine deserves another taste Posted on June 12, 2017 If there’s one response serious drinkers of Riesling wish would go away, it’s, “I don’t like Rieslings — they’re all too sweet!” I once mistakenly thought that as well. Following a recent investigation, I learned this German wine varietal deserves more respect.…
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…
Craftwork Urban winery LJ Crafted Wines in La Jolla tastefully delivers Posted on May 17, 2017 Urban wineries are a bit of a gamble. Sometimes, there’s scant information about where the grapes are sourced, or it’s unclear how much the owner really knows about winemaking. Many times it just seems like a pet project. Thankfully,…
Lionfish Opens With A Roar Posted on April 28, 2017 The immaculate Pendry Hotel has risen like a contemporary boutique phoenix from a once underutilized Gaslamp district parking lot. It has attained instant “It-spot” status that bleeds over to its bars and the modern coastal eatery, Lionfish. The brilliant, eye-catching interior design and pulsing, club-ready…
Crudo by Pascal Lorange Creatively combining cultures Editors’ Note: This location has been closed Posted on April 12, 2017 Mediterranean meets the Land of the Rising Sun — it’s an unusual combination vibrantly delivered by Chef Pascal Lorange at Crudo. The casual haute spot in The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch is a minimalist space…
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…