Lick the Plate: Ecke YMCA spin instructors share food, music picks
I thought it would be fun to find out where these fitness gurus eat around town and some of the songs they love to include
David Boylan
Lick the Plate: Big love for Trader Joe’s
I’ve had an ongoing debate with foodie friends that if we could only shop at one grocery store in North County, which one would we
Lick the Plate: A French Corner daydream in Leucadia
It’s been seven years since I first covered the opening of French Corner Café in Leucadia and they have since added a second location in Carlsbad.
Lick the Plate: Diving out at One More That’s It
Dive bar culture has become a thing, and it’s rare to come across a real, undiscovered by the masses, down and dirty dive.
Lick the Plate: Exploring the vegan lifestyle with Lena Ropp
Encinitas resident and plant-based chef Lena Ropp got me thinking about the benefits of adding more plant-based food into my diet.
Lick the Plate: Customer love for Broad Street Dough Co.
There is an energy and excitement among the patrons at the Encinitas doughnut shop that is very evident.
Lick the Plate: Matsu, from concept to opening (Part 1)
Last week’s column profiled a friend who had made a career shift away from a life in restaurants after 30 years. This week I wanted
Lick the Plate: 30 years and out – A career in restaurants ends
Please indulge me as I provide a brief backstory on this week’s column. I grew up next door to Jim Klemmer in Royal Oak, Michigan,
Lick the Plate: Fermented goodness from Lady Pirate
Being somewhat of a pickle freak, I can’t simply walk by someone selling them, especially with a name like Lady Pirate.
Lick the Plate: Worthy restaurant leftovers
I’m going to be completely honest with you and say that there are many restaurant meals I order specifically with the intent of enjoying them
