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 →
Exploring Kearny Mesa: Balboa International Market
There has been so many things exciting about moving into a new neighborhood. There are the finding new ways to work (my commute has been reduced to 4 miles each way!), discovering new walking routes to get my exercise in and discovering new eateries to check out. While I’m not entirely unfamiliar with my new... Continue Reading →
{Contest} No French Language Skills Needed: You Could Visit Montreal
San Diego Restaurant Week wrapped up a few weeks ago. And while we won’t be seeing a restaurant week here in San Diego until next year, here’s an opportunity to attend restaurant week – in Montreal, Quebec. Yup, Canada! The Montreal Tourism board (Tourisme Montréal) is hosting their inaugural restaurant week running November 1-11 and is... Continue Reading →
Carb-Fill Dreams Fulfilled: Eating Hot Rolls at King’s Hawaiian
Do you have one of those memories from so long ago that as the years pass, you can’t tell if it was a dream? One that lingers with me: eating breakfast with my Grandpa before school. It was always hot chocolate – which always burned my tongue – and rolling little balls of cheese cut from... Continue Reading →
Islands’ September Offerings + Giveaway
In terms of burger joints, Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks seems to have fallen off the list of possible contenders. Why go to Islands when there’s a host of other possible candidates? Well, Islands is upping their game by offering a host of seasonal selections starting this month, most notableably with the introduction of their Point... Continue Reading →
Sunday Dinners at Fleming’s Prime Steak House & Wine Bar: A Bevy of Choices
Sunday dinners are something of importance to me. It’s a time to relax, take some effort to cook something special that hopefully lasts a few days into the week and reflect on the past week and the one to come. But with the uncomfortably hot weather, any type of heavy duty cooking in the kitchen... Continue Reading →
Agent of L.U.N.C.H.: Where to Eat Downtown During Comic-Con
San Diego Comic-Con is here again. This year marks the 10th year Paul and I will be exhibiting in Small Press and countless years attending. With that, we're always looking for new places to recommend to people or visit if we have a chance to take a break before or after exhibiting. It goes without... 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 →
Shawarma Bandwagon: The Kebab Shop
Here’s the thing: I hate staying until the end of the credits after a long movie. My butt often hurts and I’m just aching to get out and stretch my legs despite Paul's pleas to wait just a bit longer. I’m so glad I did after “The Avengers.” I was rewarded with a scene paying... Continue Reading →
Del Mar’s Fresh Japanese Selections: Shimbashi Izakaya
I love discovering new places, especially ones known for fresh Japanese food. Sometimes getting away from the familiar and going to someplace new works wonders for your sense of adventure. For a fan of Japanese food, Shimabashi Izakaya should be on their must-try list. Shimbashi Izakaya is located in Del Mar right along scenic Camino... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 