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...
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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....
Temaki Bar brings traditional sushi hand rolls to Encinitas
First, anyone living in coastal and inland North County should be very grateful for the region’s plethora of solid sushi joints. It’s almost overwhelming, and...
The modern deli defined at Gold Finch
As I’ve stated in this column several times, I am a huge fan of Jewish-style delicatessens, whose numbers have dwindled over the past 20 years....
Local chefs reveal the food, music that moves them
One of my favorite parts of the radio/podcast version of Lick the Plate is when we discuss where my guests eat around town and what...
Revisiting Ranch 45, where steak is the star
Some recent changes piqued my interest enough to revisit this gourmet outpost on Via De La Valle in Solana Beach....
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...
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...
