Park 101: Carlsbad’s elevated beach smokehouse
Park 101 is Carlsbad’s unique spot for community dining, lounging and stylish sipping in the heart of Carlsbad Village. The 8,000-square-foot, multi-level, plaza-style complex offers...
Frank Mangio
Exploring Temecula: Falkner Winery, Pinnacle Restaurant and Wiens Cellars
When Ray Falkner invited Frank and me to Falkner Winery to explore their new spring/summer Mediterranean menu at their Pinnacle Restaurant, our answer was an...
A visit to Napa Valley’s historic Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
In 1970, Warren and Barbara Winiarski purchased a 35-acre prune orchard in Napa Valley and replanted it with cabernet sauvignon and merlot in predominantly volcanic...
Savoring the beauty, wines of Antinori Napa Valley
After enjoying an Antinori Wine Dinner at The Butcher Shop, when my recent vacation led me to Napa Valley, I wanted to experience Antinori Napa...
Cori Trattoria Pastificio, a Gambero Rosso Three-Forks awardee
The North Park eatery recently earned a place in the esteemed "Top Italian Restaurant 2024 Guide."...
Wine Birds, new Carlsbad wine shop, hosts Riddle Wines tasting
Our visit to Carlsbad's newest wine shop was timed with a wine tasting with owner/winemaker Jeremy Riddle....
Hand-crafted Asian cuisine inside Glass Box
My search for a hip Asian fusion eatery is over. Thank you, Glass Box!...
Vittorio’s starts 2024 wine series with Trefethen
Vittorio’s Italian Trattoria start its 2024 wine dinner series Jan. 25 with Napa Valley’s Trefethen Family Vineyards....
Chef Christophe expands Beeside Balcony to La Jolla
The culinary genius and creativity of executive chef/owner Christophe Cevasco are now on display in La Jolla as well as Del Mar....
Chef Q’s culinary genius featured at Coco Maya
Chef Quinnton Austin, affectionately known as Chef Q, is the executive chef and partner for Grind & Prosper Hospitality group....
Taste of Wine and Food’s Top 10 Wines of 2023
Another year and another opportunity for Frank and I to review hundreds of wines and present our Top 10 Wine List of 2023. In 2023,...
Wine and food industry supports United Through Reading’s Storybook Ball
United Through Reading understands the importance of connecting military families....
San Antonio Winery: A Los Angeles cultural monument
After numerous journeys along I-5, often en route to Paso Robles or Napa, the sight of the San Antonio Winery on the west side of...
Karl Strauss offers a family friendly brew pub in Carlsbad
In the mid-1980s, San Diego lacked its now-thriving beer scene, devoid of fresh beer since Prohibition with no concept of “craft beer.” Undeterred, college friends...
Temecula Wine Tour: Falkner Winery and Pinnacle Restaurant
This week’s column featuring Falkner Winery and the Pinnacle Restaurant concludes our summer tour of Temecula wine country. After retiring from his position as a...