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 →
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 Buffet of Manliness: Avengers’ Recipes
Hey you— foodie comic book nerd. Yes, you... reading this post because I strategically managed to slip “Avengers” in the title. Are you like me, taking half a day off work Friday to watch The Avengers in theaters before the after-work/after-school crowds? Did you watch and rewatch the trailers hoping to catch little extras? If... Continue Reading →
Oh no! Faux Hos!
Every once in a while, I think to myself “Should I change the name of my blog? I haven’t made any blog-worthy mistakes worth mentioning in a VERY LONG time.” And then, something happens that reminds you that there was a reason behind the name and that I’m still learning and making mistakes is all... Continue Reading →
The Final Push: Richmond, BC – Update
It's not too late to vote for me via Facebook for Richmond, British Columbia's 365 Days of Dining campaign. One vote is allowed every 24 hours. Voting ends Tuesday, May 1, 4 p.m. PST. Please vote here. (Or click here and select my icon if that link doesn't work.) It has been an honor... Continue Reading →
Against all Odds: Richmond BC’s Dining 365
The odds are stacked against me. Out of more than 1,500 food bloggers who applied for Richmond, British Columbia's 365 Days of Dining campaign, I’ve been chosen as one of the 12 finalists. Further, I'm one of only two from the U.S.! One person is selected to blog about one restaurant a day for a YEAR in Richmond, BC,... Continue Reading →
Across the Border: The Original Caesar’s Salad in Tijuana + Recipe [Infographic]
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 →
Event Alert! San Diego Food Bloggers Bake Sale
Last year, San Diego food bloggers around the county gathered to sell their treats and we’re continuing the trend this year. Stop by Great News! Discount Cookware and Cooking School in Pacific Beach on Saturday, April 28 between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Food Blogger Bake Sale is a national event that was started... Continue Reading →
5-Pound Cacao Nib Challenge Part I
Have you ever participated in a Secret Santa exchange? Additionally, have you ever participated in a Secret Santa Exchange where the gift you received was so overwhelming, it took months for you do some something about it? That’s where I am. Sitting in my cupboard is a 5-pound bag of organic, raw cacao nibs I... Continue Reading →
Lost San Diego — Ben-Hur Coffee
In continuing fascination for all things old such as the Dr Pepper/Hires Root Beer sign I spied downtown a few years ago, I had to stop to take a snap of this vintage painted sign for Ben-Hur Coffee. Although I've never seen a can of Ben-Hur Coffee, research shows that this brand was a tie-in... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 