If you're looking for a place to check out Restaurant Week, consider the newly renovated Vessel restaurant located within Kona Kai Resort. I visited once before (as a dining guest for another food writer) and didn't take photos but made a point to return at the later date to see if the food was just... Continue Reading →
Not Quite Spicy: Popeye’s Ghost Pepper Wings
It's a general rule that I look at fast food promotions and shrug wondering who in the hell wants to eat that stunt. The mere thought of McRibs make me gag, everything at Carl's Jr. looks like heartburn waiting to happen and I still have no idea what Burger King's Yumbo sandwich is about. But... Continue Reading →
A Note To The New Sonic in Kearny Mesa
When I saw the signage going up on Kearny Villa Road, I was excited. I was never thrilled to travel to Santee for a cherry limeade on hot days. And there was a time (very long ago) when I went to the Orange County location twice in one day just to eat. Now it's basically... Continue Reading →
My Freelance Life and Lack of Posting
One quick look at the calendar today and I realize the only time I blogged was earlier in the month – and only to poke fun on Dominique Ansel’s copycat cookie shots. But I poke fun at a lot of things like food photography - I'm like that. My lack of blogging doesn’t mean I... Continue Reading →
Scenes from the San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival 2013
The San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival held its annual celebration of food and drink at Embarcadero Marina Park North this Saturday. Over 200 vendors were represented at the festival along with 70 of San Diego's best restaurants. It was impossible to taste everything but my favorites included the crispy duck skin wrapped in... Continue Reading →
A Welcome Addition: Firehouse Subs
A note from Darlene: Paul loves subs. His favorite sub place is Nevada-based Port of Subs. This is his post on Firehouse Subs. If there's one thing San Diego isn't lacking, it's sandwich chains. We have more than enough mom & pop taco shops, too... but you can't swing a dead cat fish burrito without hitting... Continue Reading →
Event Alert: Taste of North Park
The Taste of North Park is this Saturday. This event now in its fifth year starts at 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. in one of San Diego's growing neighborhoods. Participating in the this event are over 50 businesses which include restaurants, galleries and boutiques. A sample of some restaurants include my favorites, Claire De Lune... Continue Reading →
For Your Restaurant Week Consideration: Fogo De Chão
San Diego Restaurant Week is upon us again. It's a twice annual affair and offers the best choices for checking out all the great restaurants around the county at a set price. A quick look shows that the usual restaurants are participating again but one of the new restaurants caught my eye: Fogo De Chão.... Continue Reading →
Addendum: RakiRaki’s Underbelly Ramen Burger
After Paul's visit to RakiRaki, I wanted to check it out for myself. Attached at the back of RakiRaki's menu is a list of their various ramen burgers. All burgers are listed at $8.75 and comes with sweet potato fries. There's an additional $1 for avocado and green leaf. As Paul predicted — and he... Continue Reading →
Maine attraction— Lobster West in Encinitas
A note from Darlene: Every once in a while, I like having Paul write a review for me. This time instead of doing a write-up on fast food, I had him write about one of his favorite foods: lobster. One of the downsides to San Diego is the geographic location — Maine is farther away... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 