THE ART OF SPOONING: The Brigade Marches On (Season 2, Episodes 4 and 5)
In Episodes 4 and 5 of Season 2 of The Art of Spooning Podcast, Michael and Jack talk with James Montejano and Evan Cruz about the “traditional” organization of professional kitchens into “Brigades”...
View ArticleWORLD FARE: At Little Sakana, how much pre-cut sushi is too much?
When I heard the new all-you-can-eat sushi spot, Little Sakana Sushi Bar & Grill (8270-E Mira Mesa Blvd.), was landing in Mira Mesa, I knew I had to go. There has always been a collision between my...
View ArticleCITYBEAT SUMMER GUIDE: Place your order
We may not have much of a winter in San Diego but two months of gray skies make summer’s arrival special. As May Gray descends on San Diego, now is a good time to figure out what’s on the docket after...
View ArticleWORLD FARE: The son surpasses the father at Fort Oak
With their first restaurant, TRUST in Hillcrest, owner Steve Schwob and chef Brad Wise created a special place that featured “dishes that are a cut above yet grounded, technical but unpretentious and...
View ArticleSAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE: Edibles in the Wild
My current article in the San Diego Union-Tribune food section came out today: It is the story of a venture foraging in North County with Chef William Eick (currently of the Mission Avenue Bar &...
View ArticleWORLD FARE: A tale of opulence and restraint at Addison
In the run-up to Michelin’s California Guide, there was a lot of local speculation about whether Addison Restaurant (5200 Grand Del Mar Way) would be awarded one of Michelin’s coveted stars. Some...
View ArticleWORLD FARE: It’s worth the wait at Antojitos Mary Cristy
If a city has a public market, it’s a good bet it’s a great place to get a bite to eat. In fact, those markets are usually crawling with great casual dining options. Oddly, that hasn’t always been the...
View ArticleWORLD FARE: Delicious Opulence at Animae
I was suspicious of Animae (969 Pacific Highway, Downtown). The cross-cultural Asian fusion concept seemed so very 20 years ago, and not necessarily in a good way. We’d been there before, as had Brian...
View ArticleWORLD FARE: The Taste of a New Generation
Nearly 85 million Americans eat fast food on any given day, and as of 2016 we averaged 55.6 pounds of beef a year. Given apprehensions about the environmental and health impacts of red meat, there’s...
View ArticleMODERN KOSHER: Cookbook Cover Reveal
I am thrilled to finally reveal the cover of my cookbook, MODERN KOSHER: Global Flavors, New Traditions. The book is scheduled for release by Rizzoli New York on September 8, 2020. It may seem that...
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