Iconic Inglenook brings Rutherford to West End
One of Napa Valley’s most historic wineries recently came to Del Mar as West End Bar & Kitchen hosted an Inglenook wine dinner with senior...
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Milton’s preserves its past while building its future
Since 1995, Milton’s Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery has been a gathering place where generations of San Diegans celebrate milestones and everyday meals over authentic Jewish...
Carlsbad’s Manka delivers real deal Peruvian cuisine
Peru has quietly become one of the world’s great culinary destinations. Its cuisine blends Indigenous, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, African, and Italian influences into one of...
Colosseo brings Italy to Solana Beach
One Italian review leads to another. Coast News Publisher Chris Kydd joined me to experience Solana Beach’s newest Italian restaurant, Colosseo Cucina Italiana, occupying the...
Pastaria Vivi’s secret ingredient is its culture
When Frank and I attended Pastaria Vivi’s grand opening media event in Encinitas a few months ago, we left knowing there was much more to...
Romanella features Ruffino at inaugural wine dinner
Since opening last October in San Diego’s Bay Park neighborhood, Romanella Cucina Romana has quickly established itself as a destination for authentic Italian cuisine. Created...
Rancho Bernardo Inn’s 54 hours of culinary excellence
Following a standout inaugural year, Rancho Bernardo Inn’s 54 Hours with James Beard Award-Winning Chefs returned this spring as a multi-day culinary celebration bringing together...
Wine Spectator uncorks world-class wines in San Diego
For years, Frank Mangio waxed poetically about the Wine Spectator Grand Tours he attended in Las Vegas. This year, Grand Tour expanded to Denver, San...
CTZN brings Basque spirit, California soul to Solana Beach
CTZN is the creation of Willy Wu Jye Hwa and Karine Beers, a brother-sister duo whose warmth and hospitality are as memorable as the food...
La Costa’s Nomada a bold new chapter for GRG; Encinitas’ Pastaria Vivi opens
Recently opened in La Costa, Nómada marks an exciting new chapter for the San Diego-based Grand Restaurant Group (GRG). The concept is led by newly...
Pala Casino’s Elementa shines as a culinary oasis
At Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort, the energy hits you right away. More than 2,000 slot machines fill a 90,000-square-foot gaming floor, from penny reels...
Guy Fieri brings taste of Flavortown to La Costa
When celebrity chef Guy Fieri rolls into town, the crowd follows. That was the case at the recent Santo Tequila signing at the La Costa...
Dora Ristorante brings Tre Forchette distinction to La Jolla
Chef Accursio Lota and Corinne Goria, the husband-and-wife team behind North Park’s acclaimed Cori Pastificio Trattoria, a Gambero Rosso Tre Forchette awardee, have opened Dora...
Breakfast Republic serves up morning magic in Encinitas
From coffee cups to kicking off the day, mornings demand a proper breakfast. When Frank Mangio and I visited the Encinitas location of Breakfast Republic,...
Butcher Shop, Rombauer set the table for a standout wine dinner
When Sal Ercolano stepped to the microphone to kick off the evening, it was immediately clear this was more than just another wine dinner. Not...