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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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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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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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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