Lick the Plate favorites: Fish 101, Valentina, Moto Deli and more
I could eat out for every single meal just in the areas I cover for The Coast News and be more than happy with the
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Fast, casual Japanese delights at Naegi in Oceanside
I don’t keep track of chef appearances in Lick the Plate, but I’d venture to guess that William Eick is near the top of the
Go fish at Nico’s Fish Market in Carlsbad Village
I’ve been lucky enough in San Diego to establish friendships with guys who are obsessed with fishing or make their living running charters. Dudes like
Art and cuisine combine to delight at KNVS
Lick the Plate has always fancied itself a culinary, culture and music feature, allowing guests from those worlds to tell their stories through tales of
Serious BBQ at Up in Smoke in San Marcos
Nothing fancy here, folks, and that’s a good thing when it comes to BBQ joints.
The joy of bagels
I’ll begin this week’s column with my firm belief that bagels done right, toasted and served with a schmear (or cream cheese) are one of
A taste of Hawaii at a Catamaran Resort luau
Recently I was made aware of the Sunset Luaus in Pacific Beach and decided to revisit some of my favorite food and attend my first
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
Exploring the Escondido dining scene
Admittedly, I’ve been somewhat negligent in exploring the inland reaches of The Coast News distribution — namely Escondido and the surrounding areas. I wrote features
Eating around town with Second Harvest
The sound of live music on the streets of Leucadia is not uncommon. Sometimes it’s coming from a restaurant like Le Papagayo, a house party
