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…
Donovan’s La Jolla Should you receive a request to meet a friend after work for the epic happy hour at Donovan’s in La Jolla, be forewarned, going to the space in UTC that the vaunted steak and chop house occupied for countless years will leave you scratching your head and wondering where it had gone.…
More Rakiraki plus Pokirritos Three years after installing what is arguably the most simultaneously authentic and adventurous ramen house in San Diego, Japanese restaurateur Junya Watanabe is on the cusp of opening not one, but four different concepts in 2016. Work is nearly complete on Pokirrito, a fast-casual spot sharing a kitchen with his Kearny…
Family-Friendly Fiji “It’s the first real holiday we’ve had since the kids were born,” an Australian woman said to me as she watched her daughter run into the outstretched arms of a smiling Fijian woman. We were sitting on adjacent day beds around the Serenity Pool at Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort in Fiji. Nearby, stately…
Hawaii Holidays with the Kids You won’t be able to build a snowman or roast chestnuts on an open fire, but Hawaii offers heaps of holiday spirit and endless opportunities for family fun. If this is the year you’ve decided to skip shopping, wrapping, and decorating, and hang out with your kids instead —…