Native Foods – Restaurant Review Update

Two years ago this month, I reviewed Native Foods in Encinitas on ChefMarian.com and Yelp. I thought I would run an update for you. I have spent a lifetime trying to help, not hurt chefs. So while I still do restaurant reviews, my goal is to bring you ‘the best’. Rarely in all my years of blogging … Read more

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Restaurant Review: Lobster West, Encinitas

There’s a Restaurant I’ve passed by over and over again and thought: “Geez. I ought to try that”. It’s called Lobster West, Encinitas on South Coast Hwy 101 in Encinitas. Just a very small place with an nice extended front and side porch seating. It’s either part of the lumberyard or right next to the lumberyard. You … Read more

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Tis the season to shop and eat: Shimbashi Izakaya Review

It seems that I have been hitting a string of exceptional Fusion and Sushi places lately. Last review was Roy’s in La Jolla. Incredibly good. Worth the money spent. And now here’s a second recommendation in the world of sushi: Next time you are in Del Mar and not sure where to go to eat? … Read more

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Chef Marian Restaurant Review – Roy’s La Jolla

I booked a table for two at Roy’s La Jolla Friday night. We arrived at the restaurant early, to have a quick Happy Hour. I remember years and years ago when this restaurant needed to be updated and actually I had not been in since then. What a pleasant surprise! A great bar area and … Read more

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Being Vegan and/or Raw in San Diego

It’s just amazing how our Vegan and/or Raw community is developing in San Diego! Today I attended a pre-Thanksgiving ‘give and get’ ideas event at Nate and Jade’s home in the Point Loma area of San Diego. Was that the best? Or what? Yes. Yes it was. They have a beautiful backyard. Not only did … Read more

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Hot Topic Sizzle: Nutrition in the News Today!

Nutrition in the News Today! That’s our Hot Topic Sizzle! Have you heard about The Global Nutrition Report? The Global Nutrition Report officially launched on November 20, 2014. “The commissioning and development of the Global Nutrition Report is guided by a high-level Stakeholder Group comprising members of government, donor organisations, civil society, multilateral organisations and … Read more

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The Body: What’s Going On Inside and Out!

The Body…. that’s my topic today, because if and when we know better, we can do better. Right? We often see what happens outside our bodies, but have you ever thought about what happens inside? If you contract a rash you can see you have a rash. If you get internal inflammation or worst yet cancer, silent clues may keep … Read more

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The Future, Heart Disease and YOU!

The Future, Heart Disease and YOU! I can be talking about so many topics here, so here’s clarification: Let me start by saying that because I have over 5,000 followers through this blog, my meetups and all my social media, people sometimes ask me to spread information about their events. There is a free luncheon … Read more

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