Unexpected weekend activities can lead to the most unusual places to eat, like our weekly pilgrimage to Home Depot and in one special trip, Dog House Diner. My first exposure to Dog House Diner was earlier this year with Erin Jackson, hamburger reviewer extraordinaire for Serious Eats. Erin and I had made previous visits to... Continue Reading →
Food Trucks In (Or Coming To) San Diego: Dos Equis & Nutella
Keep your eye out for the Dos Equis and Nutella food trucks, both making stops here along their U.S. tour. Dos Equis — in conjunction with MIHO Gastrotruck — is offering free food (!) throughout San Diego County to promote their Most Interesting Academy. The truck is serving up wild hare paella, prawn samosas and octopus tostada.... Continue Reading →
Sweetness Follows: Rocket Fizz
There are not a lot of reasons to visit Vista (a northern San Diego County suburb) in my humble opinion. Why go to Vista when central San Diego has so much to keep me entertained and well-fed? This was until recently, when Rocket Fizz opened up at a Vista Village. I was first introduced to Rocket... Continue Reading →
San Diego County Fair: Aliens, Fried Foods, Bacon and Sugar Overload
Fair season is here. And starting off the season nationwide is the San Diego County Fair -- also known as the Del Mar Fair to us long-time natives. This year's theme is Out of This World. I was expecting to see astronauts. No such luck. Greeting us at the door for this year's media preview party was... Continue Reading →
Three on Broadway: Umamicatessen’s Beignets, Tres Leches and Foie Gras Donuts
Starting on July 1, foie gras will be banned from California. While some people are actively protesting it or supporting it, there’s no doubt that the ban has sparked a statewide interest in this delicacy. Foie gras parties are being discussed and restaurants are pulling out all the stops, hoping to attract some eager/curious taste... Continue Reading →
Has Faygo in San Diego FayGONE??
The San Diego distributors of Faygo have gone out of business. Yes, you read that right… all you Faygo afficinados who've been doing searches for "where to find Faygo in San Diego" and have landed on this site. My first inkling was the decreasing stock and variety of Faygo in 24 oz. and 2-liter plastic... Continue Reading →
A Study in Savory Parfaits
Every year I like to predict food trends. With cupcakes being the reigning trend the last several years, trying to find something new that will catch fire that spreads across the globe is always something I like to ponder. I've been rooting for empanadas to make it big time but realistically foresee pie or donuts... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 