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Davanti Enoteca Honoring Italian traditions in classic dishes crafted with quality ingredients Posted on November 1, 2018 It’s a Friday night vivified by the spirit of week’s end; time to shake off the workweek doldrums with a cocktail or a nice glass of vino amid familiar environs. And if pasta or flatbread dressed in a…
Weeknight Wonder A delicious pasta dish for the end of a busy day Posted on April 6, 2018 Now that we are into prime local avocado season, I put this pasta dish back into the rotation as one of my favorite busy weeknight dinners. It’s quick and easy. If you are like me, avocados can be…
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…
Manhattan of La Jolla Posted on March 10, 2017 Few San Diego restaurants are built to last. Today’s dining public can be a fickle lot. Current foodie culture dictates eateries from white-linen hotspots to coffee shop mainstays follow every fad that comes along and continually renovate simply to maintain a respectable level of patronage. This…
Sweet Endings Posted on Dec. 5, 2016 Most dessert wines are consumed during the end-of-year holiday season. When groups gather and celebrate, those after-dinner sips mark the occasion with a stunning finale. There is a wide variety of dessert wines hailing from all over the globe. Even if a high-end Château d’Yquem Sauterne is not…
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…
Ambrogio15 Posted Sept. 6, 2016 In the wake of Pacific Beach’s Table 926 comes another alphanumeric eatery, this one focused on wholesome, Milanese authenticity. Italian restaurateur Giacomo Pizzigoni spent the past two years scouring his homeland, absorbing culinary techniques and recipes, and discovering and securing vintages from biodynamic wineries. Those fruitful finds contribute…
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…
Firenze Winemaker Dinner B Cellars bends the traditional rules of Napa Valley winemaking by harvesting grapes from not one, but dozens of high-quality terroirs. Jim Borsack, Duffy Keys, Kirk Venge, and their team continually walk the line between time-honored winemaking practices and a contemporary artistic approach, resulting in climactic wines that showcase the synergy of…
Italian Wines The world of wine has gone through some significant changes over the last few decades. Starting in the 1980s, with the wider use of the Internet, information about how to best grow winemaking grapes and how to make excellent wine was easily accessible to producers. Many have taken full advantage and ultimately have…
Wining & Dining in the Ranch Brandon Hernández | Photography by Vincent Knakal Morada The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe’s gourmet eatery offers inviting interiors, but given San Diego’s ever-temperate climate, it would be a crime to miss out on the primo al fresco dining option provided via an umbrella-equipped patio giving way to a…