If you follow me on social media and are an avid reader of my blog you know I'm obsessed with all things French. Most recently I tried out a new French cuisine spot in Normal Heights called Et Voila. The restaurant is extremely well decorated, but still inviting and the staff is beyond pleasant. It was such a tough decision deciding which of the starter plates I would try, everything looked so appetizing!
Read MoreIf there's one genre of food that's lacking in San Diego, it'd definitely be good barbecue. My family is from Texas so I'm a huge BBQ fan and am very particular not just with sauce, but also with the meat. From the outside you would think Wood Ranch is going to be a stuffy steakhouse type however, that couldn't be further from the truth.
Read MoreHands down brunch is my absolute favorite so when I find a new "must try spot" I can't wait to share it! Actually, I keep a list of my top 10 and rarely update it because I'm such a brunch snob. Brunch is more than just food, it's where best friends meet to catch up, couples swap family introductions, work colleagues begin to strategize the upcoming week, and so much more.
Read MoreMondays are usually my get ready for the week days so things are mellow, well so to speak. I figured it would be the perfect evening to try out the new Farmer's Table, sister restaurant to Farmer's Bottega in Mission Hills. When you hear the city of La Mesa being mentioned it's usually not followed by "has a restaurant you will die over!"
Read MoreAnd just like that I've survived the first week of the shortest month, BARELY! The question I'm most frequently presented with is, "What's your favorite type of food"? My immediate response (in my head), "The kind you put in your mouth!". But honestly, it's hands down Mexican. That being said, South Park has sucked me in with Del Sur.
Read MoreOk, so let's just get right to it, Encontro North Park is pretty much LIFE! The restaurant is stylish and very detailed in its design. From the fold open full-size window, to the purposefully placed plant boxes, and even underneath the bar are engraved ENP logos. After taking in the ambiance it was time to focus on the menu.
Read MoreAs I close out 2016 I look back at all the amazing restaurants, and the not so amazing ones. Shortly after the opening of Bracero, I had the privilege of dashing in for a quick dinner, but wasn't able to experience it as I wish I could of. That being said, I was still very happy about it.
Read MoreIn Little Italy, San Diego there is such a great variety of restaurants! One great restaurant that I had a pleasure to visit wasSirena, Cocina Latina. They had amazing seafood dishes and wonderful staff, which I appreciate VERY much. I was able to interview the chef in charge of it all, Executive Chef Jaime Chavez. Here’s some of my interview with him:
Read MoreI'm always looking to find a great spot to eat. So much that there's actually a folder in my phone called "Stuff My Face". I've come to the conclusion that in my next life I'm most definitely going to be either a chef or a competitive eater, with the latter sounding more promising. With the food industry being extremely competitive, having just exquisite food is no longer enough
Read MoreIn downtown San Diego, there is the amazing restaurant STRIDERS, last week I got to interview Chef Laith and try some of his amazing dishes and refreshing drinks! Words can’t even describe how amazing every dish was, and the dessert was to die for, literally the best I've ever had! The restaurant’s setup was that of sports bar(there were TV’s everywhere), but an elevated one with great attention to detail.
Read MoreLast week, I was privileged to interview the corporate chef of multiple breakfast eateries, including Breakfast Republic, Cesar Garcia. He is a very genuine person, and it was interesting to see where he started from! It isn’t easy being the chef in charge, especially at such busy and popular places, but Cesar makes it look like a piece of cake!
Read MoreLast week I had the privilege of meeting and chatting with restauranteur, Johan Engman. Johan is the founder and owner of top breakfast eatery, Fig Tree Cafe. In a city where trendy dining spots are brunch today and gone tomorrow Johan has managed to carve out a permanent mark.
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