Restaurant Reviews
True Food kitchen Review ~ From Chef Marian
You know how life works….. one thing leads to another….. And my trip to Brooklyn Girl the night before (see blog review on this site) led me to the discovery of True Food kitchen in the Fashion Valley Mall, yesterday. “Combat the trend toward processed food and fast food”. That’s our man Andrew Weil talking … Read more
Read MoreBrooklyn Girl Review ~ from Chef Marian
Hey! I’m a New Yorker! But I’m not Brooklyn. I’m not the Bronx. I’m not Queens. I’m not even Westchester! I’m Long Island…. and you can count on an upbringing that knows good food! And so does Victoria, the Brooklyn Girl for whom this restaurant is named! I thought I remembered her from what San … Read more
Read MoreRomano’s Macaroni Grill Allergen Free ~ Review from Chef Marian
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Allergen Free? Many MANY moons ago, I remember Romano’s Macaroni Grill Grand Opening in Las Vegas on West Sahara. These were platters, (not plates) of food, mountains of food served to each person, in typical over the top abundance of Vegas style. Fast forward two, maybe three decades….. I find myself sitting … Read more
Read MoreDeborah Scott is an incredible Chef and the Cohn Group is a brilliant group~review of Vintano from Chef Marian
Deborah Scott is an incredible Chef. And the Cohn Group is a brilliant group. You may remember them from the Corvette Diner, Indigo Grill in Little Italy, or maybe you like The Prado? Well, their latest trick is Vintana, 1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido. I can only assume that’s a play on words. I’ve seen other … Read more
Read MoreHealthy Creations in Encinitas is the real deal!
Do you know this unassuming woman? Not the exhausted one from a ‘move’ I’ve done in the last two weeks…. the one to the right…. the light, young wisp of a woman with a powerhouse of ideas that created Healthy Creations ~ in both Encinitas and their Organic Kitchen in Vista? I mean, she’s sitting … Read more
Read MoreNative Foods Arrives in Encinitas!
Give me your vegans, the men eeee yearning to dine free…. and go to a restaurant where they can eat EVERYTHING on the menu? Really? Really? That’s Native Foods. ‘Chef Marian’ (it’s a brand and a person) and crew attended a pre-opening launch…. we call that a ‘soft‘ opening…. tonight in Encinitas. I’ll introduce you … Read more
Read MoreNozomi 2 Sushi & BBQ shares Sushi Secrets with Chef Marian
Nozomi 2 Sushi & BBQ in La Jolla is a sleepy little sushi place near the Marriott. And this past weekend, I was at a conference at the Marriott so…….. guess where I wound up? lol First of all…..and barbecue? Really? And then I started thinking: “hmmm…. asian bbq”. I don’t know about you, but … Read more
Read MoreGrand Re-opening Chicago Kitchen
Headline: Chicago Kitchen has their grand re-opening today! It looks better. It tastes better! Two posts in one day? (Scroll down to see ‘Live your best life’ if that’s what you came here for). I just want to remind you that if you want to taste really good food from Chicago PLUS the Chef Marian … Read more
Read MoreChef Marian and Chef Ian’s Taster Menu last night at Sbicca!
Well…. you missed a good one! San Diego Foodies Family of Restaurants Food & Wine Tasting Dinner! It was comfy, cozy and everyone enjoyed these ‘taster’ plates I created with Chef Ian. We paired the salad with Procecco, The Mains with Cakebread Chardonnay and the Desserts with a nice Russian River Valley Pinot Noir! STARTERS Panzanella … Read more
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