Mia’s brings Baja Mediterranean flavor to Solana Beach
Freshness and presentation stood out during our visit to Mia’s, which was celebrating its first anniversary. The Baja Mediterranean restaurant in Solana Beach serves vibrant,...
Food & Wine
A fond farewell to Leucadia Liquor and Kamil Mansoor
It seems this is becoming an annual thing: a Lick the Plate obituary column offering a heartfelt farewell to the establishments that drew many of...
India-born spice maker brings Bengaluru flavors to Solana Beach
SOLANA BEACH — Uma Raghupathi keeps finding new ways to share the joy of cooking her grandfather instilled in her while she grew up in...
Del Mar festival showcases wine and food
The fourth Del Mar Wine & Food Festival brought plentiful sunshine, distinguished wines and serious culinary talent to Surf Sports Park. Hosted by Troy Johnson...
The Lodge at Torrey Pines enters new culinary era
Guests entering A.R. Valentien are greeted by California Craftsman architecture with views of the patio, Torrey Pines Golf Course and Pacific Ocean. Behind this familiar...
Coast Thai-Way brings delightful Southeast Asian comfort food to Leucadia
First off, I am stoked we have a solid concept led by an experienced restaurant industry team on the corner of Coast Highway and Daphne...
Napa Valley greats Groth and Orin Swift headline local wine dinners
West End Bar & Kitchen recently welcomed 80 guests for a sold-out, five-course dinner featuring Groth Vineyards & Winery. Among them were 24 members of...
Vista brewpub Prohibition for sale as owners retire
VISTA — Kyle Adams says his family’s decision to sell the popular Prohibition Brewing Co. after a 15-year run is rooted in joy. Adams sat...
Tommy V’s relocates within Bressi Ranch
Tommy V’s Urban Kitchen & Bar recently moved within Carlsbad’s Bressi Ranch, relocating across the street into the former Giaola Italian Kitchen space at The...
Iconic Inglenook brings Rutherford to West End
One of Napa Valley’s most historic wineries recently came to Del Mar as West End Bar & Kitchen hosted an Inglenook wine dinner with senior...
Breakfast Republic closing three locations, including Encinitas
ENCINITAS — Local San Diego breakfast chain Breakfast Republic is closing three locations in San Diego County, including one in Encinitas, as owners pursue dining...
Milton’s preserves its past while building its future
Since 1995, Milton’s Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery has been a gathering place where generations of San Diegans celebrate milestones and everyday meals over authentic Jewish...
Carlsbad’s Manka delivers real deal Peruvian cuisine
Peru has quietly become one of the world’s great culinary destinations. Its cuisine blends Indigenous, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, African, and Italian influences into one of...
Plant-based living, festivals with Viridian founder Michelle May
Once in a while, I enjoy interviewing a guest on Lick the Plate who promotes healthy eating and lifestyle. It tends to balance out the...
I Like Beer: Pints up the Coast
A road trip to San Francisco brought the opportunity to visit some new places and try new beers. I had a couple of “bucket list”...