Out of Business: Harry’s Bar & Grill, La Jolla

Tonight’s delight? Harry’s Bar & Grill, La Jolla. You remember me talking about Harry’s Bar & Grill in Century City and Rome? This was one in their chain that now has been released to a fabulous restauranteur Garo Minassian. I remember Garo from the days of Scalini’s, when my kids were 5 and 7. They’re … Read more

Tinea Versacolor and Food

Recently, someone in my life tried to cure Tinea versacolor. WHAT’S THAT CHEF? Ya see? I thought you might not know what it is. It’s a rash that causes white spots on your skin, usually your neck and back. This is such a real thing that there are sites and sites dedicated to exploration. The one … Read more

Hot Topic Sizzle: Food Tribes.

I recently read an article that says The National Business Journal is talking about how we have become a nation of ‘food tribes’. So they are talking about people with Allergies, people with Food Restrictions, and people who let ingredients dictate what they eat. “Nearly 1 in 3 adults is trying to go gluten free; … Read more

Restaurant Review: Au Revoir in Hillcrest

Au Revoir in Hillcrest. A small place buried at the end of a strip mall near a bagel shop and to tell you the truth? If you didn’t know it was there…. you wouldn’t know it was there. It’s one of those special places that only friends can tell you about. The first thing I care … Read more

Chef Marian and Vegan Pastry Chef Liz Gary Cure Meatless Monday at The Del Mar Fairgrounds on stage

  The end of a beautiful day on stage at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. I create “Food is Your Best Medicine” as a Series of Shows at The San Diego Fair every summer and keeping with that theme, this past Thursday was the Chef Marian and Vegan Pastry Chef Liz Gary Show (video on YouTube … Read more

Meet me at The Del Mar Fairgrounds – San Diego Fair

We are coming up on our last speaking engagement/cooking show for this summer at The Del Mar Fairgrounds this Thursday 2pm and I hope you will join us for this very special event. It’s fun! It’s interesting! And as usual, I have a guest Chef. This time it’s Vegan Pastry Chef Liz Gary on stage … Read more

Chef Marian on stage at The Del Mar Fairgrounds Today

What did you do today? Did you come see Chef Marian On Stage at the Del Mar Fairgrounds? NO CHEF! Shame on you! lol And a special thanks to those new people plus my regulars who attended yesterday’s class. Here’s the good news: you’ll have another chance next Thursday at 2pm. Hope to see you there! … Read more