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…
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…
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…
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…
Holiday Parties at Crush Posted on Nov. 9, 2016 Don’t wait to book your holiday party at Crush Solana Beach. From small parties to restaurant buy-outs, Crush will provide a variety of options to suit your individual taste and budget. The restaurant’s event planner will work with you the entire way to make sure your…
Downtown Dining Posted: Oct. 6, 2016 It’s a terrific time to dine out in San Diego. From Coasterra, our cover star with stunning views of the city’s skyline, and restaurateur Brian Malarkey’s new hot spot Herb & Wood, to perennial standouts like The Westgate Room and Bertrand at Mister A’s, we spotlight downtown’s top dishes.…
Race Day Revelry From before the first post to long after the last, these dining destinations perfectly complement a day at the races Pre-Party For those starting out north of the track who need a little time to study the racing stats, a convivial, casual atmosphere makes Pacific Coast Grill and Solace & The…
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…
Solana Beach Crush Like most refuges from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Solana Beach Crush could be easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. But many are the regulars who hone in on this recessed respite for its simple-but-posh, mood-lit yet light-hearted atmosphere, blending elegance and comfort to create an ambience…
Pamplemousse Grille America’s foodie culture hit a significant spike right around the turn of the century thanks to two important innovations — Food Network and the Internet. Both provided literally unlimited access to a culinary culture that, for the most part, was previously invisible to those not consciously peeking behind the curtain of everyday sustenance.…