Kelly’s Dinner Market – Sat. June 26
Ceviche tostados from H&H Fresh Fish—sausage sandwiches from El Salchichero - brie and olives from New Leaf - and Kelly's cream puffs with fresh strawberries for dessert. This is only part of the al fresco menu coming up this Saturday at the expanded Dinner Market...
Gourmet Gossip
Okay, not really gossip, just more like mini-updates. Bites, if you will. I'm hearing very good things about Brad Briske's new gig over at Main Street Garden Cafe (the old Theo's). And I'm hearing them from extremely discerning gourmets, such as Windy Oaks' Judy...
Summer & Grenache
My two new summer tipples include a gorgeous persimmon-hued Grenache 2008 made by Denis Hoey of Odonata Wines. Full of pepper and berries, it stands up to king salmon as well as grilled chicken and chile verde. Dreamy and local. The other comes in blush form, namely...
Persian Cuisine in San Diego
Last week my great girlfriend Laurel and I headed over to Bandar Persian Restaurant in the bustling Friday night heart of old San Diego for a terrific and authentic meal of middle eastern flavors. Our starter, an eggplant appetizer slow roasted with fresh garlic and...
Karate Kid Kicks
Kung fu king Jackie Chan, arguably the best-known human on the planet, was once a kung fu prodigy following in his father's swift footsteps. At 12, Jaden Smith is also a child star, following in his talented father's footsteps. And even if the dangerously cute son of...
Inside the Flame
A book of sensory adventure: The rituals, passions and discoveries of an engaged life.