Out of Business: Harry’s Bar & Grill, La Jolla

Tonight’s delight? Harry’s Bar & Grill, La Jolla. You remember me talking about Harry’s Bar & Grill in Century City and Rome? This was one in their chain that now has been released to a fabulous restauranteur Garo Minassian. I remember Garo from the days of Scalini’s, when my kids were 5 and 7. They’re … Read more

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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

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Meet me at The Del Mar Fairgrounds – San Diego Fair

We are coming up on our last speaking engagement/cooking show for this summer at The Del Mar Fairgrounds this Thursday 2pm and I hope you will join us for this very special event. It’s fun! It’s interesting! And as usual, I have a guest Chef. This time it’s Vegan Pastry Chef Liz Gary on stage … Read more

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Hot Topic Sizzle: The Buzz about Whole Foods

Every So often, the newswoman in me grabs a story that’s worth becoming part of our Hot Topic Sizzle. But before I start…. a little self promotion is in order. If you notice the picture to the left talks about ‘Cancer Fighting Foods’. Remember last year I was on stage at the Fairgrounds 4 times? Well … Read more

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Vegan at Vintana’s, Escondido

Every so often, I offer people with their own area of expertise an opportunity to ‘guest blog’ on ChefMarian.com. Jax eats Vegan, and is a perfect person to talk about trying to eat within her parameters at an upscale restaurant. It’s a good story with a happy ending! I’m a sucker for a happy ending! … Read more

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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

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