Breakfast elevated to a higher level at Manna
Simply put, I’ve never experienced anything even close to their inventive and delicious menu, and I can’t stop thinking about my next visit....
David Boylan
Discovering La Perla Tapatia in Oceanside
How did I learn about La Perla Tapatia? Well, most of us that work in an office environment have, at some point, had a vendor...
Gelati & Peccati Diner serves American classics with Italian flair
From the Buona Forchetta Family comes the Gelati & Peccati Diner, a new restaurant serving up Roman-style pizza (pizza al taglio), authentic Italian gelato and...
Fabulous sandwiches roundup
I am a firm believer that completely denying oneself of life’s simple indulgences for the sake of a diet does not work....
Oysters and other Big Easy classics at Oceanside’s Q&A Restaurant
“NOLA” is a somewhat in-the-know way to say New Orleans, and it is the driving force behind Q&A Restaurant and Oyster Bar in downtown Oceanside....
Exploring The Cottage in Encinitas Village
Coming from Michigan, where it seems everyone has a “cottage” or access to one, the mere mention brings to mind happy memories of time spent...
Talking food, music and Encinitas with Mayor Tony Kranz
Since moving to Encinitas 23 years ago, I’ve always been intrigued (and a little jealous) of folks that had the good fortune of growing up...
Exploring Amalfi on Lake San Marcos
While I had been somewhat familiar with Italy’s Amalfi coast, it was not until after watching CNN’s “Searching for Italy” with the brilliant Stanley Tucci...
Revisiting Pacific Coast Spirits in Oceanside
As the host of Lick the Plate, I occasionally hear about new chefs hired or national accolades earned by an establishment that I’ve already covered...
The best of Lick the Plate in 2022
As food experiences and discoveries go, 2022 was right up there with the best I’ve had....
