Perky’s flaky pies, savory curries highlight South African fare
My introduction to Perky’s came a few years back when I decided to host a party and serve up Michigan Upper Peninsula-style pasties. For those...
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Nessy Burgers in Fallbrook is worth the drive
While doing some research on restaurants outside of my coastal bubble, which has been long overdue, Fallbrook was mentioned, so I set my sights on...
This Musubi Love is for real
First off, This Musubi Love is the name of the new microenterprise home kitchen (MEHKO) founded and operated by Roger Post on Vulcan in Leucadia...
Exploring the joy of Chinese dumplings in North County
I was recently reminded of how much I love dumplings when visiting the Board & Brew in Encinitas Village Center. While grabbing lunch, I noticed...
Let’s do breakfast at Coffee Coffee
I have to admit up front that at least six days per week, I prefer to be awakened by the scent of coffee brewing from...
Lick the Plate-worthy experiences from 2024
As I began outlining this week’s column, it occurred to me that Lick the Plate has been running for 15 years in The Coast News....
The Raclette Stand brings cheesy love from Switzerland
As the story goes, I was making my weekly Sunday visit to the Leucadia Farmers Market, making a beeline to my produce vendors, and walking...
Sandwich nirvana at Board and Brew
As I’ve expressed in past columns on the regular, I am a big fan of a well-crafted sandwich, something I’m not going to be able...
Lots of island love at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
While I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing Hawaiian plate lunch on the islands, when I think about it now, my mind always drifts back to...
Merenda brings Euro chic with a touch of Oceanside
The recent opening of Merenda in South Oceanside perfectly suited my attempt to consume smaller portions of higher-quality food and beverages, or elevated portion control,...
LTP fast food favorites
Let me preface this edition of Lick the Plate with my mantra on fast food consumption. I put it in the same category as alcohol...
Wild Fork’s frozen foodie paradise comes to Encinitas
First, I’ll state up front that I’m a big fan of flash-frozen meat and seafood, or “blast frozen,” as Wild Fork calls it — more...
Jalisco Cantina in Carlsbad Village delights
Given the plethora of Mexican food options at every price point in North County, it can be hard for restaurants to differentiate themselves and offer...
Celebrating over 60 years of Leucadia Liquor
The term “party store,” as we call it in Michigan, is a catch-all phrase for a small neighborhood joint that sells liquor, beer, wine, candy,...
A summertime classic: Crafting the perfect BLT
Summer, especially August, has always been my favorite time of year to enjoy the bounty of amazing produce that peaks in both California and Michigan....