In our social circles, there’s often someone adhering to a gluten-free diet, navigating events where dessert is a luxury. In my case, it’s a colleague,...
Meeting taco artist Gerry Torres, owner of San Diego’s City Tacos restaurants in Encinitas, was a delightful experience. Gerry’s infectious smile and warm personality make...
I eagerly anticipated attending Bodegas Altanza’s “A Taste of Spain” wine dinner at the Training, Education, and Resource Institute, primarily because it was my first...
Sal Ercolano recently made history by hosting inaugural Rombauer wine dinners at his West End restaurant, both of which were sold out. Rombauer, renowned for...
The Del Mar Wine and Food Festival showcased top culinary talents during its six-day run, culminating in the two-day Grand Tasting featuring celebrity chefs, local...
Justin Baldwin, owner of Justin Vineyards and Winery, was an investment banker in the finance industry with a love for French Bordeaux wines, including his...
In the mid-1980s, San Diego lacked its now-thriving beer scene, devoid of fresh beer since Prohibition with no concept of “craft beer.” Undeterred, college friends...
Seeing Cakebread Cellars featured on the wine dinner lineup at Sal Ercolano’s The Butcher Shop filled me with anticipation. Not only is Cakebread a fantastic...
Gianni Buonomo Vintners, an urban winery in Ocean Beach, secured its sixth consecutive Best of 2023 Readers’ Choice award from San Diego Magazine. GB Vintners...
This week’s column featuring Falkner Winery and the Pinnacle Restaurant concludes our summer tour of Temecula wine country. After retiring from his position as a...
This week’s column continues our summer tour of Temecula wineries by featuring Marshall Stuart Wines. The final part will highlight Falkner Winery and Pinnacle restaurant....