“Hide my head I want to drown my sorrows, no tomorrow, no tomorrow.” — Tears for Fears, “Mad World” For many, there is a legitimate sense of sorrow when contemplating the incoming Trump administration and the potential for harm; the heretofore unfathomable loss of hard fought civil rights and societal advancements. Understandably, drowning ones sorrows…
“We all eat and it would be a sad waste of opportunity to eat badly.” —Anna Thomas Another year has come and gone hungry readers, and what a scrumptious year it was. Nobody can say we ate badly as we explored the greater gayborhood’s many culinary delights. Remember when we ate at … La Bonne…
“Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not!” – Author Unknown Holiday stress is a widespread problem. A majority of Americans report feeling “extreme stress” this time of year; lack of money, crowds and shopping decisions, obligatory parties, pressure to please family and friends, all the while bombarded by media images of happy smiling…
Let’s talk about meat. Succulent meat. Smokey pink meat. Of course I’m talking about barbecue, a centuries old method of “low and slow” cooking which involves a large slab of protein, low heat, plenty of smoke and lots of time. How low and slow can you go? Christian, the friendly and informative busser at Grand…
“Butch” was already seated at a table when I sauntered into Et Voilà French Bistro. A month had passed since our last rendezvous and I couldn’t wait to tell him about my recent travels. Et Voilà French Bistro is one of Normal Height’s newest restaurants and ups the ante when it comes to a memorable…
According to Merriam-Webster, “hobnob” is defined as time spent with someone (especially a famous or wealthy person) in a friendly way. “Butch” is famous for his acerbic sense of humor and is a wealth of scandalous gossip, so I guess you could say we “hobnobbed” at Hob Nob Hill. Hob Nob Hill has been serving…
San Diegans are fortunate to live in the land of ‘tos – Roberto’s, Alberto’s, Gilberto’s – a city of ubiquitous mom-and-pop taco shops. This is why you don’t see a lot of Taco Bells or Del Tacos in San Diego. We know what’s authentic and settle for nothing less. My friends have been telling me…
I’m not a breakfast person. If you’re like me, then “the most important meal of the day” is a mug or two of steaming coffee dosed with liberal amounts of milk and sugar. Maybe I’ll gobble down a banana or spoon through a cup of creamy yogurt, but when somebody says “breakfast”, all I hear…
“Butch” said he had some news to share. “Another promotion?” I jokingly queried. “Not exactly,” he somberly replied. We were seated at a table in Cucina Sorella, the latest addition to the Urban Kitchen Group’s family of restaurants. Located in the heart of Kensington, the large space follows the Group’s successful formula of offering California-inspired…
“Butch” apologized for being late. “I overslept,” he explained. I didn’t mind. He was only fashionably late and I was sitting at the wood slab bar sipping an Orderville India Pale Ale (IPA) ($7) while soaking in the ambience of One Door North. The high-ceilinged space, with a nod to discovery and adventure, has an…
