San Diego

Short Rib at Farmer's Bottega for SDRW

Farmer's Bottega - San Diego Restaurant Week preview

09/21/2018 - 12:08pm

San Diego Restaurant Week (SDRW) starts this Sunday, September 23, 2018 and continues until September 30, 2018. This bi-annual event features over 180 restaurants offering a prix fixe meal (...

Ahi Tuna taco coastal style at Fish District in San Diego

Fish District happy hour (Carmel Mountain) - San Diego, CA

09/19/2018 - 8:50pm

A heatwave hit our area one summer weekend and A/C suddenly became a deciding factor in where to eat! We had tried Fish District for lunch and this time caught their daily happy hour. Between 2-...

skirt steak at Wokou Ramen and Yakitori at The Village in Pacific Highlands Ranch

Wokou Ramen & Yakitori - San Diego, CA

09/17/2018 - 8:46pm

It's already been a year since Wokou Ramen & Yakitori opened its doors in The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch. Having a ramen spot in the northern area of San Diego meant residents didn't...

Hundred Proof at San Diego Reader Burgers and Beer 2018

San Diego Reader Burgers and Beer 2018 - recap

09/14/2018 - 6:04pm

I've been looking forward to San Diego Reader Burgers and Beer since March! We purchased early bird VIP tickets back then as well as received media passes later this year! As experts on food...

entrance of The Cottage La Jolla

Summer dinners at The Cottage - La Jolla, CA

08/28/2018 - 6:23pm

With school starting this week, the summer is beginning to wine down. Luckily San Diego continues to have beautiful weather for longer than that! We were invited to check out the summer-only...

Aqui es Texcoco - Traditional Mexican Lamb and Cabeza Tacos

Food Crawl with This Tasty Life and Pink Candles at Ridgemont High

08/10/2018 - 4:03pm

Dennis recently asked if I posted anything for our blogiversary! Hold up... it's already been 12 years? Who even writes for that long? Coincidentally, my fellow food crawl buddies. I had suggested...

Corbin O'Reilly with Corbin's Q served Worcestershire Marinated Chicken Skewer

Family Dinner BBQ Bash at Bitter Brothers Brewing Co

08/01/2018 - 10:36pm

Our friend Mercy of Baron's BBQ Beat helped organize a Family Dinner BBQ Bash with six talented BBQ pitmasters in San Diego. This event was hosted at Bitter Brothers Brewing Co. on Sunday July 29...

Soy Garlic Wings at Cross Street Chicken and Beer on Convoy Street in San Diego

Cross Street Chicken and Beer with Korean Fried Chicken - San Diego, CA

07/16/2018 - 5:12pm

When I get a craving for fried chicken, Cross Street Chicken and Beer is one of those places that pops into my head. The restaurant used to only offer dinner hours after 3pm but I was thrilled...

Biggie's Burgers in Pacific Beach of San Diego

Biggie's Burgers in Pacific Beach - San Diego, CA

07/09/2018 - 6:25pm

Dennis and I recently checked out Biggie's Burgers (as media) in the heart of Pacific Beach. They have one other location in San Clemente and most recently opened this San Diego...

Cocoa Spiced Local Fish at Terra American Bistro in San Diego

Terra American Bistro celebrates 20 years - San Diego, CA

07/02/2018 - 12:28pm

Terra American Bistro recently celebrated their 20 year milestone with a fun 1998 themed prix​-​fixe menu created by owner and chef Jeff Rossman. As a verified restaurant in San Diego's Farm to...

Salmon 360 Donburi at Single Fin Kitchen inside Atlas Market in Poway

Single Fin Kitchen - San Diego, CA

06/18/2018 - 7:23pm

Update: Single Fin Kitchen has moved to the new Little Italy Food Hall located at 550 W Date St suite b, San Diego, CA 92101.  The review reflects items eaten at their prior location (Atlas Market...

Autumn Kale Apple and Quinoa Salad from Cooking Classy recipe

WIAW - May edition + Memorial Day Weekend eats

05/30/2018 - 5:24pm

It feels like forever since I ate a full day's worth of *homemade* food. My goal is to eat a little healthier so I was super proud of my menu plan last Wednesday. Read below for my meals plus...