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...
David Boylan
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...
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,...
Wild Fork’s frozen foodie paradise comes to Encinitas
First, I’ll state up front that I’m a big fan of flash-frozen meat and seafood, or “blast frozen,” as Wild Fork calls it — more...
Jalisco Cantina in Carlsbad Village delights
Given the plethora of Mexican food options at every price point in North County, it can be hard for restaurants to differentiate themselves and offer...
Celebrating over 60 years of Leucadia Liquor
The term “party store,” as we call it in Michigan, is a catch-all phrase for a small neighborhood joint that sells liquor, beer, wine, candy,...
A summertime classic: Crafting the perfect BLT
Summer, especially August, has always been my favorite time of year to enjoy the bounty of amazing produce that peaks in both California and Michigan....
Pedego Solana Beach: Ebikes and coastal culinary adventures
I’m getting closer to joining the many folks in the area with an e-bike to complement my vintage 1978 three-speed Schwinn Collegiate, which he has...
Going beyond croissants at Petite Madeline Bakery in Oceanside
While regularly driving through Oceanside on Coast Highway, I keep an eye out for restaurants that may not be generating a lot of buzz but...
Mr. Peabody’s still thriving in Encinitas
On my semi-regular visits to the Moonlight Marketplace shopping center over the past few years, it’s always been good to see Mr. Peabody’s bustling. It’s...
A slice of New Jersey at Spirito’s Italian Diner in Carlsbad
I’ve been daydreaming about a food-centric trip that includes a tour of old-school Italian diners, which are common in New Jersey. Ideally, this trip would...
Old-school goodness at Don’s Country Kitchen Oceanside
The name alone elicits visions of hearty portions served up by a friendly staff....
HomeState, Tanner’s bring bold concepts, flavors to South O
In my ongoing series highlighting some of the excellent dining options in South Oceanside, this week, I’m featuring two of the neighborhood’s newest additions, HomeState...