Chef Davin Waite scores again with Shootz Fish & Beer
I’ve met hundreds of chefs over the years writing and recording Lick the Plate, all having varying levels of skill, creativity, accomplishments and approachability. But
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Where Herman Cook Volkswagen eats around town
I extended an invitation to Connor Cook and some of his staff to have some fun and take over this week’s column.
Lick the Plate: Creativity, cuisine thrive at Oceanside’s Communal
On a recent trip to Oceanside, we popped into a stylish place called Communal and I made a mental note to revisit this stretch of
Lick the Plate: Peruvian-Cali fusion at Coya in Del Mar
In certain culinary circles the term fusion is scoffed at, and I’ve never understood that.
Lick the Plate: Experience a culinary masterpiece at Matsu
Talk of a Michelin star is already being kicked around for Matsu and based on my experience that is a legitimate conversation.
Lick the Plate: Late night culinary delights at MRKT Space
I was going to lead this column the way I normally do when an upscale establishment opens in the area formerly known as funky Leucadia,
Lick the Plate: Maurizio Trattoria brings Italian cuisine to heart of Encinitas
We live in an area where fabulous restaurant locations that include either amazing views or stellar people watching are commonplace. To find one that has
Lick the Plate: Exploring a plethora of goodies at Moonlight Marketplace
We all have that geographically desirable shopping center, the one that is within the closest proximity to where we live that if we are lucky
Lick the Plate: The foodie side of The Shanty shines at Échale
Échale was originally intended to be a full-on restaurant but the pandemic threw a wrench into those plans.
Lick the Plate: Burgers, breakfast and bikes under one roof in Encinitas
When I heard that Leucadia Company, a restaurant ownership group responsible for Valentina, Moto Deli and Corner Pizza, were opening a burger joint in the
