Author Archive for David Boylan
So you want to open a restaurant….really?
By David Boylan We all have that one signature dish we make that wows our friends and family and provides, for a moment at least, a culinary bravado that gets us thinking we could make a restaurant work. If you are more than a one-trick pony and can actually cook up good meals on a […]
Thriving North County restaurant scene featured at North Eats
With the explosion of North County dining options, it was just a matter of time before a savvy event promoter put together a festival to celebrate it in one location. That promoter is Nino Camilo and the event is the inaugural North Eats Festival happening from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 13 at the […]
The Cedros Social Club takes a night out to a new level
I recently had a chance to experience an evening of food, drinks, and live music that was a refreshing change of pace from the typical heading out for dinner and drinks.
A look back at the charmed life of local restaurateur Ki Holcomb of Ki’s
I had the pleasure recently of writing about Ki’s and hearing the story of Ki Holcomb, who founded Ki’s back in 1980 from son Barry and daughter Janet Holcomb.
A Lick the Plate guide to the Taste of Leucadia
Leucadia continues to grow as a destination for culinary enthusiasts and this year’s Taste of Leucadia, happening April 3 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. is a direct reflection of that.
A staycation in downtown San Diego at the Marriot Marquis and Marina
The whole concept of a staycation continues to resonate with me, especially as downtown San Diego continues to add dining and entertainment options.
The healing powers of bone broth at Balanced and Bright
As I spent the past few years covering the culinary world in San Diego, the name Quinn Wilson kept popping up.
Authentic BBQ at That Boy Good in Oceanside
I hate to say this, but there are some popular BBQ joints in San Diego and North County that take some shortcuts that would make a BBQ purist wince, and probably be hesitant to go back.
Lick the Plate: Pesto perfection from Basiltops
If you live in North County, there is a good chance you have seen Basiltops Pesto at a local farmer’s market, Whole Foods, or Seaside Market.
14 things for foodies to love this Valentine’s Day
While Valentine’s Day typically recognizes the love between people, I thought I’d put a Lick the Plate spin on it and celebrate some food and drink finds that I can honestly say I love, in a foodie kind of way of course.
