Table for Four ~ Catania, La Jolla

I must say there has not been even one time that I’ve brought people to Catania without each and every one of us walking away totally satisfied. That’s because all the pasta’s are handmade. The pizza is from a woodfired stove (2 of us took pizzas home). And the food is as carefully plated and created with love.

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Jacques Pepin Celebrates 90th Birthday!

But today I want to talk about Jacques Pepin’s purpose, because we have that in common. I am building “No Face Goes Un Fed” to end hunger in San Diego. It will support people out of work with skills and placement. And we will support all the non profits I have worked at in San Diego, that have lost their government funding. 

Jacques has a foundation with similar values and there is joy and hope to be found in contributing.

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Table of 8, Jeune et Jolie, Carlsbad Restaurant Review

And the Lapin (Thompson Heritage Ranch rabbit) with a potato foam, cherry and more is next. Laurie says: “The Rabbit is really good, it’s surprising. I’ve never had Rabbit before.”

But the real winner of the entire evening is the Gnudi. It’s a ricotta mimolette, with asparagus, carrot and lavender.

Patsy says the dumpling is her favorite dish, the little touches and micro flowers, Very artistic. I love all that. Very artistic.”

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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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