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Table of 8, Jeune et Jolie, Carlsbad Restaurant Review

August 25, 2025 by Chef Marian

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.”

Locally Sourced Top Quality Produce at San Diego Restaurants

August 8, 2025 by Chef Marian

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.

Table of 9, Restaurant Review Wrench & Rodent, Oceanside

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 by Chef Marian

I turn to the table and I say: ‘So far I didn’t need any soy sauce. Everything has so much flavor.” Joe says: “if the meal ended right now this would still be one of the most memorable sushi meals I’ve ever had.” (And we have more courses coming!)

Table of 6, Ciccia Osteria, Barrio Logan, San Diego

July 14, 2025 by Chef Marian

This is authentic Italian Food. It’s not Italian Style, like so many of our restaurants that say they are Italian, outside of Little Italy. And the key is consistency. Equally good every time we come!

Quixote ~San Diego ~ Restaurant Review

July 8, 2025 by Chef Marian

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”.

Restaurant Review – Culinary Dropouts, Del Mar Heights

May 27, 2025 by Chef Marian

Ana says:”The fish is fresh.” I decide to remove some of the outside beer battered light and fluffy fried part and it blows me away at how light and flakey the fish is. You could NOT do better.

Table of 6, Restaurant Review, Solare, Liberty Station

March 28, 2025 by Chef Marian

And her recommendation is: “It’s the best I’ve ever had”. Richard said it was ‘fall off the bone’ good. Ellen agreed. “It’s so good”. And as I sat there, with a late lunch sitting in my stomach, I too could not resist a bite or two. So good.

Ken Sushi Workshop, Carmel Valley – Table of 6

December 12, 2024February 26, 2024 by Chef Marian

Restaurant Review: Piazza 1909, on Fay in La Jolla

August 23, 2019 by Chef Marian

Piazza 1909’s owner Roberta is from Milan and her joy is bringing people together, feeding them, having them enjoy the ambiance, the wine and the music during these special summer events she creates. And although this selfie wasn’t great, you get the idea that Restaurant Review: Piazza 1909, on Fay in La Jolla…… is. WHAT … Read more

Restaurant Review of True Food Kitchen, UTC Mall

May 4, 2019May 3, 2019 by Chef Marian

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

Table of 8, Jeune et Jolie, Carlsbad Restaurant Review

Locally Sourced Top Quality Produce at San Diego Restaurants

Table of 9, Restaurant Review Wrench & Rodent, Oceanside

Table of 6, Ciccia Osteria, Barrio Logan, San Diego

Quixote ~San Diego ~ Restaurant Review

Restaurant Review – Culinary Dropouts, Del Mar Heights

Table of 6, Restaurant Review, Solare, Liberty Station

Ken Sushi Workshop, Carmel Valley – Table of 6

Restaurant Review: Piazza 1909, on Fay in La Jolla

Restaurant Review of True Food Kitchen, UTC Mall

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