Foodie Friday | A Roppongi Revival
Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar has long been a La Jolla staple on the prominent corner of Prospect and Fay and recently the Ladeki Restaurant Group had some news to announce. Roppongi recently brought on some new culinary talent, Chef Michael McDonald. Chef Michael is no stranger to the San Diego culinary community where he [...]
A Bit of Solace in Encinitas
(Click on photos to enlarge and arrows to advance through) A successful team is built with great people and Chef Gordon has rallied those people together in Head Sous Chef, Michael Welch and manager Jeffrey Apadoca, who were incredibly knowledgeable about their food, its source and the reasoning behind every plate. Solace & the Moonlight [...]
Five Facts Thirsty Thursdays | Blind Tiger Cocktail Co.
Dustin Haarstad and Adam Stemmler are the ultimate friends to have around especially oh say … on your birthday! These guys know their stuff and love what they do. They started their collaboration of Blind Tiger Cocktail Company to consult in bar design, cocktail development (uh… yum), private events, education and training. Things are [...]
Five Facts Foodie Friday | Chef Melissa Mayer
Melissa Mayer is a chef and and an artist with a purpose, balancing advocacy, education and pleasure for the sake of her gastronomic mission. Melissa is a vital voice for the principle that what we eat can change our culture, our environment and our lives. She brings her focus to paper, to art, to community [...]
A Few Words From Tommy…
Post Courtesy of Tommy Gomes, Catalina Offshore Products Tommy Gomes is a the ultimate fishmonger, food enthusiast, community champion and tell it like it is kind a guy with a big heart. His words ring loud and true for San Diego and we welcome his candidness. Enjoy his editorial and take note. So, San Diego [...]
Thirsty Thursday | Alexis DelChiaro Shares Her Green “Sludge”
Alexis DelChiaro, morning news anchor for San Diego’s KUSI, committed to the 30 day Green Smoothie Challenge on April 1st… and that’s no joke. The goal of the challenge is to drink at least ONE green smoothie a day. The drinker can take it down as a meal replacement, snack or dessert (go figure). Alexis [...]