Persian-inspired cafe in Encinitas highlights hospitality, community
ENCINITAS — As the streets of Encinitas sit quiet before dawn, Pauni Nazami is already at work. By 4 a.m., the co-owner of Para Cafe...
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Savory Farms is Carlsbad’s new one-stop gourmet destination
Carlsbad has welcomed a delicious new addition to its culinary landscape with the opening of Savory Farms, a thoughtfully curated gourmet market that is far...
Solana Beach’s food scene expands with new restaurants
SOLANA BEACH — Solana Beach is welcoming several new restaurants along Coast Highway 101 and in the Cedros Design District, which its owners hope will...
Leucadia’s beloved A Little Moore Café finds new home
ENCINITAS — Two years ago, when Leucadia’s beloved A Little Moore Café faced closure to make way for a new cannabis dispensary, a pair of...
Coastal Roots Farm tackles food insecurity through sustainability
ENCINITAS — On a crisp December morning, Garth Denton-Borhaug peeled into a freshly harvested purple top turnip, marveling at its soft, pear-like texture and subtly...
After 54 years, Captain Keno’s has closed for good
ENCINITAS — After more than half a century of serving affordable food and drinks to locals, Captain Keno’s, a beloved Leucadia landmark, closed its doors...
Del Mar Wine and Food Festival returns next month
DEL MAR — The Del Mar Wine and Food Festival returns next month, featuring a lineup of athletes, celebrities, chefs and sommeliers to showcase San...
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....
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...
CRC tea fundraiser raises over $130,000
ENCINITAS — The Community Resource Center hosted its 29th Annual CRC Tea on April 20, raising over $130,000 for CRC’s comprehensive services, including domestic violence...
UCSD gets grant to re-open center to study seafood safety
REGION — UC San Diego was awarded $7.35 million from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health for a program to study...
Solana Beach’s Tidewater Tavern to close after 29 years
SOLANA BEACH — The beloved Tidewater Tavern was filled to bursting on Saturday for a dual celebration — that of owner Sam Lunde’s 60th birthday...
Carlsbad opera singer launches The Baking Mezzo pastry business
From performing in the title role in composer Georges Bizet’s classic French opera “Carmen” to concocting scrumptious desserts in a small home kitchen, Carlsbad resident...
Oceanside’s Valle restaurant earns first Michelin star
OCEANSIDE — After less than two years in operation, Valle restaurant has become Oceanside’s first and only Michelin-starred restaurant. The award was announced in mid-July...
Mak Mak Organic elevates Asian street food in Oceanside
Over the years as a food columnist, I’ve been lucky enough to cover several consecutive restaurants that blew me away with their concept, preparation, flavors,...