The food scene in Tijuana is heating up… and it's not all tacos. During a recent trek across the border with other local food bloggers, we spent an entire day eating our way across the city from tortas to craft beer. While there was no standout (everything was fantastic), the day ended with a visit... Continue Reading →
Downtown Eating: Analog Bar
Downtown San Diego is in a state of constant flux. It's hard to keep up with all the restaurant openings and decide on a new place to explore. While some locals reserve the downtown area for the tourists and conventioneers, it's always good to keep up with the restaurant scene especially when friends come to visit... Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast-Food Fishtacular! – Dairy Queen Crispy Fish Sandwich
When I think "fast food" — and likely when you do, too — Dairy Queen almost never comes up as a choice. In fact, the only time I do think of "Dairy Queen" and 'food" in the same, connected thought is when I'm on a road trip and I see a DQ on the side of... Continue Reading →
Outside of Austin – Junction House aka Texas Chainsaw Massacre House
When we were planning our recent trip to Austin for Staple!, an independent small press expo, I almost forgot about a little gem I read about over at the AV Club — The house which served as the setting for Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) was moved board-by-board to a town outside of Austin and transformed... Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast Food Fishtacular! — Whataburger Whatacatch Fish Sandwich
Choices are getting pretty lean here in San Diego for unreviewed fast-food restaurants that offer fish sandwiches. I've pretty much written about everything this side of Burger King and McDonald's. I even browbeat a half-dozen KFCs because they aren't carrying their "Fish Snacker," even though it's on the corporate website.* Desperate for another new experience,... Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast Food Fishtacular! — Rally’s Crispy Fish Sandwich and Deep Sea Double
Tucked away in the furthest corner of the contiguous 48 states is the town of Imperial Beach, California. And there, you can find one of the few remaining Rally's drive-in restaurants in San Diego County. Rally's (or Checkers, as it's known elsewhere in the U.S.) is a tiny little fast food joint, where you... Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast Food Fishtacular! — Arby’s Fish Sandwich
One of the last major fast-food chains I expected to find a fish sandwich was Arby's. It never dawned on me that the chain known for its roast beef sandwiches and jamocha shakes would also offer a fish sandwich, and a pretty good one, too. As I pulled into the drive-thru, I remember thinking, "Wait!... Continue Reading →
Hillcrest Sausagefest — Hot Dog Explosion
There used to be a running gag between Paul and me about Hillcrest businesses. On every block, there had to be either a salon, a florist, a sushi joint OR a Thai restaurant. While that hasn’t changed much, there's another addition and it's hot dogs. Wienerschitzel is located on the corner of Washington Street and... Continue Reading →
Ramen Rivals: Underbelly vs. Izakaya Masa
It’s interesting when a traditional food is turned on its head with an attempt to make it more "mainstream." It's usually by a young, hip chef wanting to bring something new to the restaurant scene. Take for instance, Underbelly, a somewhat new ramen bar in Little Italy. It has all the signs of turning ramen... Continue Reading →
For Your Restaurant Week Consideration: Terra American Bistro
Twice a year during Restaurant Week, diners have the opportunity to sample a variety 180+ San Diego County restaurants. This year's fall event begins September 18 and continues for two weeks until September 30. And there's a new option this time: a two-course lunch for $10, $15 or $20. It's a given that the choices for restaurant week are... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 