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The Latin Table, by Chef Isabel Cruz

June 14, 2018 by The Foodie Whisperer Leave a Comment

There’s an elegance and thoughtfulness about Chef Isabel Cruz that flows seamlessly into her food.  In her latest cookbook, you’ll experience what she experienced, cooking at home, enjoying food with family, the simplest pleasures.  You’ll get the sense that the restaurant business was simply a way to have more people eat at her table… The…

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Chef Tae Dickey, Bridging continents through Biga

April 10, 2017 by The Foodie Whisperer Leave a Comment

Biga Charcuterie

The only reason I hadn’t gotten to Biga in downtown San Diego sooner is that I thought it was about the pizza.   And, pizza, as a sole purpose, is not enough reason for me to head downtown. Then, I met Chef Tae Dickey, owner and executive chef at Biga.  Chatting a couple of minutes with…

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Filed Under: Dining Out Tagged With: Biga, Restaurant Review, San Diego, downtown San Diego, italian cuisine, italian food, pizza, san diego restaurant review, tae dickey

Garden Kitchen – Neighborhood Dining at its Best

December 8, 2016 by The Foodie Whisperer Leave a Comment

Garden Kitchen Spiny Lobster

Once you’ve been to Garden Kitchen, it’s easy to imagine yourself spending more time in the Rolando area.  Frankly, I’ve never seen Rolando by daylight and don’t know what else it has to offer besides Garden Kitchen.  But, if you’ve got a favorite neighborhood joint, you’ll find Garden Kitchen is reminiscent of THAT place. You know…that…

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Filed Under: Dining Out Tagged With: Restaurant Review, best restaurant san diego, garden kitchen, rolando restaurant, san diego restaurant, san diego restaurant review

Bull and Grain. In Need. In Deed.

November 17, 2016 by The Foodie Whisperer Leave a Comment

Bull and Grain Mussels

I happened to catch a glimpse of Chef Daniel Barron through the kitchen door at Bull and Grain, one of Hillcrest’s newest casual dining spots.  That’s all there was to see.  How two to four cooks sling food for a dining room and patio full of guests in a space smaller than the armoire I and my wardrobe have…

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Filed Under: Dining Out Tagged With: Restaurant Review, best san diego restaurants, comfort food, daniel barron, hillcrest restaurant, san diego restaurant, san diego restaurant review

Campfire Serves Up Smoke and Sizzle

November 10, 2016 by The Foodie Whisperer Leave a Comment

campfire grilled oysters

A write up about a place called Campfire should be a perfect fit for the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps (Happy Birthday, Marines!).  Except, I can’t remember even once in the Marine Corps eating a meal cooked over open flames, unless you count trying to cook a Meal-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) over a heat tab.  That effort…

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Filed Under: Dining Out Tagged With: Restaurant Review, best oysters san diego, best san diego restaurant, campfire, campfire carlsbad, campfire restaurant, carlsbad restaurant, flame grilled, san diego north county restaurant

Bar by Red Door – A Transformative Experience

October 24, 2016 by The Foodie Whisperer Leave a Comment

menus bar by red door

If you live anywhere outside of walking distance from the three mile long by three block wide swath of all that is hip and happening through Mission Hills, Hillcrest and North Park, you’re probably used to leaving extra time, coming and going, for parking and other delays. Every trip to the area is a potential journey of…

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Filed Under: Dining Out Tagged With: Bar, Cocktails, Mission Hills, Restaurant Review, San Diego, bar by red door, san diego restaurant, the red door

Crudo by Pascal Lorange – Thin Food, Thinner Flavor

October 13, 2016 by The Foodie Whisperer Leave a Comment

crudo by pascal lorange

Walking up to beautifully lighted Crudo by Pascal Lorange in the early evening and looking in the front door is almost awe-inspiring.  You’re enthralled by the light, white, airy, grand space with 18′ ceilings and the simple, tasteful, modern decor.  A touch of flowy classicism causes you to scan longingly around the dining room, nurturing the not unrealistic expectation that…

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Filed Under: Dining Out Tagged With: Fine Dining, Restaurant Review, carmel valley, crudo by pascal lorange, san diego restaurant, san diego restaurant review

Huge Happenings at Oceanside’s Local Tap House!

October 6, 2016 by The Foodie Whisperer Leave a Comment

local tap house local tuna ceviche

I thought I’d be cruising in under the radar on a Wednesday night to grab a quick bite of the newest Chef Daniel Pundik creation at Local Tap House & Kitchen, one of Oceanside’s dining mainstays the last few years and huge local favorite.  Instead, I got waitlisted, ate enough to feed a family of four…

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Filed Under: Dining Out Tagged With: Restaurant Review, daniel pundik, home cooking, local tap house, oceanside, oceanside restaurants

What a West Coast Foodie Learned in New York City…

September 30, 2016 by The Foodie Whisperer Leave a Comment

New York City Brooklyn Bridge

I thought I was ready.  I had picked the brains of good friends and clients that had lived extended periods in NYC or were born and bred New Yorkers.  I researched the history, studied the maps, prepared my lists, made my reservations and, most importantly, conserved my energy and laid low for weeks before heading out to…

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Filed Under: Adventures of Fluffy Unicorn Tagged With: Best of New York, Fine Dining, New York City, Restaurant Review, Visitor Guide New York City, san diego food, san diego restaurant review

Decoy Dockside – Reviving Lake San Marcos

August 29, 2016 by The Foodie Whisperer Leave a Comment

decoy dockside dining

After almost a week of pre and soft opening events and meals, Decoy Dockside Dining in Lake San Marcos is set to officially open tomorrow, Tuesday, August 30th.  A sneak peek at some of Decoy Dockside Dining’s Executive Chef DJ Tangalin’s new menu reveals upscale offerings and recognizable ingredients with unique preparations and impressive flavors that haven’t been available on…

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Filed Under: Dining Out Tagged With: Restaurant Review, decoy dockside dining, lake san marcos, north county restaurants, san diego north county, san diego restaurant, san marcos

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