It's that time of year again and no, I don't mean that or even that. I'm talking about the largest pop culture convention in the world, located right here in San Diego: Comic-Con! San Diego Comic-Con International starts Wednesday with preview night and continues through Sunday and as usual, I'll be helping Paul at his Cool Jerk table, located... Continue Reading →
Taste of Adams Avenue: The Belly Rules The Mind
One of the best ways to know a neighborhood is to leisurely walk around it. But to know which restaurants to visit can be time-consuming and expensive. Luckily for curious minds and stomachs like mine, there are "Tastes of (insert neighborhood of choice here)" popping up all around the city. Taste of Little Italy and Taste of... Continue Reading →
The Mysterious Missing Hot Dog Bread
Before I started all of this blogging business six years ago (eek, yes six), there was this fad called boba drinks. I would pop up to Kearny Mesa to grab myself a milk tea boba at the now defunct Lollicup and call it lunch. Since I was dating Paul then, I wanted to introduce these... Continue Reading →
My Milkshake Brings All The Boys to the Yard
I have a bit of a confession. I don't like drinking milkshakes. Somewhere along the way, I drank too many, got the worst stomach ache and that memory has continued to haunt the deep recesses of my mind. Additionally, milkshakes are high calorie with not enough of a satisfying payback. Why get a milkshake when... Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast-Food Fishtacular! – A&W Fish Sandwich
I was driving around Reno this time last week on a business trip (by "business" I mean "cartooning-related") and found myself approaching the intersection of Plumb and Kietzke lanes. The marquee of the corner A&W caught my eye: "BEST FISH SANDWICHES IN TOWN!" That sounded like a boastful challenge, so I decided to take them... Continue Reading →
Giveaway: Tickets to Taste of Hillcrest
It's no secret. Hillcrest is a great neighborhood. Between the great sights, walkability of the neighborhood and fantastic nightlife, they also have amazing restaurants. With new places popping up all the time, it's hard to keep track and visit them all. Saturday, April 16, starting at noon, is your chance to try most of those... Continue Reading →
Vegetarians Taste Better
It has come to this. I finally had a vegan donut. No milk and no eggs are listed in the ingredients. But no taste? That's a question that could almost be mind over matter. If you knowingly had a donut that didn't contain those tasty ingredients, would you dislike it on that premise alone even... Continue Reading →
Great President, Great Food
It's a given. Parking in the Gaslamp is bad. Between the pedestrians and traffic, it's a nightmare. It seems I never have enough change on me to feed the parking meters and when thinking about the possibility of parking at Horton Plaza, my mind explodes. Am I in the fruit or vegetable garage and between... Continue Reading →
A Tale of Two Chicken and Waffles
While anyone can put chicken and waffle on a menu, not everyone can do it right. My appreciation of chicken and waffles began at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in L.A. several years ago. The combination of crispy fried chicken and a side of waffle with butter and maple syrup was a revelation. Salty and sweet... Continue Reading →
Ch-ch-changes
Have you noticed a change while dining? Like say, calories posted on the menu leder board as you order your meal. Well, it's only part of the California Menu Labeling Law passed last year that went into effect January 1. The law stipulates that chain restaurants which are not sit-down (aka fancy-hand-the-menu-to-you) must post calorie... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 