Epicurean Adventures A constellation of star chefs, communal meals, and wine dinners please palates in La Jolla Posted on May 1, 2018 With so many updates on the La Jolla dining front lately, it can be tough to keep track. We’ve rounded up some of the exciting culinary developments on the scene in the jewel…
Garden Fresh Local chef focuses every day on farm to table Posted on May 1, 2018 Cardiff-by-the-Sea native Coral Strong has a different pedigree than most of her cooking peers in San Diego — she’s entirely self-taught, inspired by a love of quality products grown in San Diego County. So much so, that in May…
My Favorite Valentien Posted on December 1, 2017 For more than a decade, before terms like “slow food” and “farm-to-table” became delightfully commonplace, The Lodge at Torrey Pines’ gourmet enclave, A.R. Valentien, adhered to both principles, thanks to the devotion of Jeff Jackson, the restaurant’s executive chef and renaissance gastronome. Jackson was one of the…
The Patio at Night Pop-Up at Kitchen 1540 Through October, 2017 Kitchen 1540 at L’Auberge Del Mar will launch The Patio at Night Pop-Up on its patio on the evening of Wednesday, August 9, and will continue featuring ever-changing, directly-from-the-farm menus created by Executive Chef Nathan Lingle every Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30-9:30pm through October.…
Get Happy Posted: Dec. 8, 2016 Southern California sandwich destination Mendocino Farms’ newest location is sprouting up this month in La Jolla. On a mission to help guests “Eat Happy,” the restaurant features a chef-driven menu that changes with the seasons. Devoted to partnering with local farms and food artisans to create inspired dishes, the…
Down on the Farm Editors Note: This location has been closed Posted on Nov. 22, 2016 The Red Door is an eatery that, through its evolution and numerous twists and turns at the back of the house, has remained true in every sense to its core values, making it a constant in Mission Hills. Recent…
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…
Bee Salt Balcony A new chef-driven restaurant has opened at 1201 Camino Del Mar in coastal Del Mar. Bee Salt Balcony’s menu features Mediterranean flavors with a focus on Greek, Italian, seafood, and locally-grown farm-to-table produce. Menu highlights include Lamb Meatballs, Salmon Tartare, Papu’s Paella, and Moussaka, while libations range from locally-produced wine and beer…
DIY Holiday Host Guide Within a chic and modern Mission Hills courtyard surrounded by geometric lines and sun-kissed succulents, a team of creative minds were hard at “play.” A rustic brick and mortar wall was the backdrop for an al fresco winter dinner as the San Diego sun dipped into the sea. Our holiday dinner…
Paleta’s Palate Pleasers San Diegans can now get healthy farm-to-table meals from Paleta delivered right to our doorsteps. The brand’s founder, executive chef, and CEO Kelly Boyer started Paleta out of her own kitchen in 2005 with a goal of delivering clients a healthy twist on haute cuisine using ingredients sourced from local farms, cruelty-free…