Restaurant Review, Jeune et Jolie, Carlsbad

There is something about Chef Eric that brings me back to eat and create: Restaurant Review, Jeune et Jolie, Carlsbad. There’s always new things on the menu all absolutely delicious and beautifully plated. Did I mention that this is a Michelin Star Restaurant, year after year after year? Aaah…. maybe that’s why we keep coming … Read more

Restaurant Review of True Food Kitchen, UTC Mall

Today I would like to share my favorite restaurant by bringing you Restaurant Review of True Food Kitchen, UTC Mall. Some places just really know how to do it right! True Food. They were always at the Mall off Friars Road. But now we have one right here at the UTC Mall. I know there’s … Read more

Restaurant Review: Ponte Vecchio -Trattoria-

Hey! The Tribune put out their recommendations for Best Vegan Restaurants. But my recommendation today is a Restaurant Review: Ponte Vecchio -Trattoria- with both great plant based and not plant based options. That means everyone can eat there! I love it when a restaurant works to make dining inclusive not exclusive. It’s very intimate…..they’re right … Read more

Restaurant Review: 608 in Oceanside

Today we’re doing a Restaurant Review: 608 in Oceanside.  I always love a restaurant that uses the address as their name. 230 Forest in Laguna Beach anyone? They have the most incredible, eclectic combinations of truly great flavors. And the next review is more of the same. Last night, I did a special tasting at … Read more

Restaurant Review: BeeSalt Balcony, Del Mar

They have been in business around 5 months, replacing a fast food taco shop and I must tell you that I am ‘wow’d’ by BeeSalt Balcony. At first, I didn’t want to go in because I didn’t know what the name meant. I thought it might be honey and desserts. When I finally heard that … Read more

Restaurant Review: Au Revoir in Hillcrest

Au Revoir in Hillcrest. A small place buried at the end of a strip mall near a bagel shop and to tell you the truth? If you didn’t know it was there…. you wouldn’t know it was there. It’s one of those special places that only friends can tell you about. The first thing I care … Read more

Restaurant Review: Mia Francesca Del Mar Heights

Well, some interesting things have happened in the last 24 hours. I have totally changed my focus on food. I’m eating more salad… and those fabulous strawberries that are totally in season and totally satisfying! And that really affects my review of Mia Francesca, Del Mar Heights. When you’re not letting the chef give you his … Read more