Lick the PlateJerry’s Wood-Fired Dogs delivers the flavorDavid BoylanOctober 22, 2014 October 22, 20140785 I’ve been a huge proponent of wood and charcoal over gas grilling for years. My fancy gas grill sits covered, mostly unused while my...
Lick the PlateSB’s California Pizza Kitchen unveils new look, menuDavid BoylanOctober 15, 2014 October 15, 20140845 It’s hard to believe that California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has been around for 30 years now with 276 restaurants in 11 countries....
Lick the Plate It’s staycation time at the Kona Kai Resort & MarinaDavid BoylanOctober 9, 2014 October 9, 20140474 As our venues for eating and drinking in North County continue to proliferate, it’s becoming even easier to get stuck in our local bubble....
Lick the PlateThe sweet side of Valley View Casino & Hotel with Pastry Chef Tina BlancoDavid BoylanOctober 2, 2014 October 2, 20140463 ...
Lick the PlateWhere the Belly Up team eats and drinks around townDavid BoylanSeptember 24, 2014 September 24, 20141842 The Belly Up in Solana Beach is one of those classic concert venues that is intimate enough that there is not a bad seat...
Lick the PlateKnife tips for the home chef from Budd Solaegui of Perfect EdgeDavid BoylanSeptember 17, 2014 September 17, 20140397 I will admit up front that half the reason I wrote this column is because I consider my knife skills and knowledge to be...
Lick the PlateGoing up to the country with Chicken Fried SteakDavid BoylanSeptember 12, 2014 September 12, 20140220 I had a job early in my career that took me to Texas on a regular basis and I always made it a point...
Lick the PlateFood glorious food! Songs that whet our appetiteDavid BoylanSeptember 3, 2014 September 3, 20140499 I’ll start this column with a challenge for The Coast News readers. Do a YouTube search on the song “Food Glorious Food” from the musical...
Lick the PlateThe one-of-a-kind Fathom Bistro Bait and TackleDavid BoylanAugust 21, 2014 August 21, 20142 662 On occasion, I come across a restaurant that is so unique and reflective of its owner that its story must be told, even if it’s...
Lick the PlateGiddy on up over to Betty’s Pie Whole Saloon David BoylanAugust 6, 2014 August 6, 201401132 Simply put, I love pies, both savory and sweet. So when I got wind of Betty’s Pie Whole in Encinitas I was quite elated. ...
Lick the PlateLicking the Plate with a Circus ChefDavid BoylanJuly 30, 2014July 22, 2015 July 30, 2014July 22, 20150304 Until last week, when a press release was directed my way, I had no idea that the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus travels...
Lick the PlateThe difficult task of innovation in the culinary worldDavid BoylanJuly 23, 2014July 22, 2015 July 23, 2014July 22, 20150190 I was back in Michigan recently and the area I grew up in, which includes Royal Oak and Ferndale, is somewhat of a mecca for...
Lick the PlateExploring the gluten free lifestyle at The Curious ForkDavid BoylanJuly 16, 2014July 22, 2015 July 16, 2014July 22, 20150797 If I could have all my meals prepared by the team at The Curious Fork, I would have no problem giving gluten-free a try....
Lick the PlateAn inside look at the North County dining scene with Peder NorbyDavid BoylanJuly 9, 2014July 22, 2015 July 9, 2014July 22, 20150604 I’ve had the pleasure over the past 10 years of getting to know Carlsbad couple Peder and Julie Norby on both a personal and professional...
Lick the PlateThe Bella Vista Social Club & Caffe is a coastal gemDavid BoylanJune 25, 2014July 22, 2015 June 25, 2014July 22, 20150280 Bella Vista loosely translates into beautiful view and that can most definitely be said about Bella Vista Social Club and Caffe located at the beautiful Sanford...