Beshock Ramen & Sake Bar delights in Carlsbad
First, when I heard a hot new ramen joint at The Shoppes at Carlsbad, my uninformed mind went to some grouping of quaint stores in...
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Eating around with the crew from Thrifty Threads
I always look forward to my annual takeover column, which features employees from a notable North County business sharing their restaurant picks while providing some...
A tropical escape at The Lobby Tiki Bar & Grill in Oceanside
When I heard about The Lobby Tiki Bar & Grill opening in Oceanside, my first thought was, “Why did it take so long for something...
10 reasons to love 24 Suns in Oceanside
I’ll begin this love letter to 24 Suns by stating that there are far more than 10 reasons to get there ASAP, but for the...
48 years of family goodness at Angelo’s in Oceanside
My first experience with Angelo’s Burgers was at its Encinitas location. This was my introduction to gyros, which quickly became part of my post-surf feeding...
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...
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,...