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...
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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,...
Crispy Burger: There is a new burger in town, and it’s fabulous!
In North County, it seems as though we are presented with a new burger option every year or so. And given the lack of decent...
Where Herman Cook Volkswagen eats around town
I extended an invitation to Connor Cook and some of his staff to have some fun and take over this week’s column....
Lick the Plate: Peruvian-Cali fusion at Coya in Del Mar
In certain culinary circles the term fusion is scoffed at, and I’ve never understood that....
San Marcos blogger dishes out healthy, family recipes
SAN MARCOS — Carolann Lucian said she has always enjoyed being in the kitchen. The longtime San Marcos resident said she has early memories of...
Bringing the past back to life with food
OCEANSIDE — Where a printing press once whirred with life in the building at 401 Seagaze Drive, a kitchen now simmers with pasta, woodfired pizza...
Senior Gleaners gather surplus food to feed the hungry
Senior Gleaners are ready and super excited for you to join their efforts in gleaning surplus produce to help feed those in need....
Lick the Plate: Lots of love for Live Culture Café
Bambucha Kombucha co-owner Michael Zonfrilli recently expanded on his probiotic theme with a new venture called Live Culture Café in Leucadia....
Lick the Plate: Get your Irish on at O’Sullivan’s in Carlsbad
With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Sunday this year, it’s going to be a weeklong celebration at O’Sullivan’s in Carlsbad Village....
Eat My Waffles trio wants you to be wild about their waffles
The three entrepreneurs are the minds behind Eat My Waffles, a grain-free, gluten-free, no-sugar-added waffle and pancake mix that is poised to be the next...
5th annual Taste of Oceanside returns on Oct. 6
Food, beer and live music — it's just part of the flavor of the 5th annual Taste of Oceanside starting on Oct. 6 and hosted...
