Table for 2, Catania, La Jolla Restaurant Review

I have eaten a lot of pizza, in my time and being from New York and a Chef who makes her own pizza …. I will say that this is a very different white pie and exceptionally well done.

When you can taste all the different elements and each bite is a different experience, now that’s something to savor over. Chef Patsy comments that it is just the right amount of goat cheese.

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Locally Sourced Top Quality Produce at San Diego Restaurants Part 2

Most people go to Prk 101, Carlsbad because of the ambiance. It’s a really casual fun place to eat! The roof top lounge is unique for North County. When you read up on them, you find out their delicious bbq is locally sourced from nearby farms. Might be a fun meetup!

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Locally Sourced Top Quality Produce at San Diego Restaurants

Everywhere we look these days, we are finding restaurants and even food brands using locally sourced ingredients within 50 miles or less to promote sustainability and fresher flavors. There are urban farms popping up in your neighborhood and rooftop garden is gaining popularity.

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Restaurant Review ~ Fresco Cucina, Carlsbad, CA

When I do reviews, it’s not to report everything that goes wrong but rather to highlight what you should order when you go. I have three recommendations:

First, order the Yucca Fries. Everyone at the table was totally ‘wow’d’ by them.

Second, order the Plantains. The tiny edges were caramelized adding a wonderful layer to the flavor profile. So good.

And last, order the Bread Pudding for Dessert.

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Quixote ~San Diego ~ Restaurant Review

Squash Blossoms ~ Elizabeth says: “It’s delicious”. Garret says: “The mushrooms make the dish. It’s unexpected”.  Hiroe adds: “The mushrooms make it meaty”.

Garret says we should eat the sweet potato on top of the blossom and contrast the the flavor of the earthy vegetables”. He continues: “I’ve had squash blossoms in Mexico and this is the best I’ve had”.  

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