Dora Ristorante Archives

Restaurant Review for Dora, La Jolla

May 25, 2026 by Chef Marian

Laurie enjoys her ravioli while I indulge in the Chicken dish, which is so well prepared, so moist, so delicious that I am forgetting how rude our waitress is.

Cooking with Fresh Vegetables in Season

Buy from local farmers’ markets – Not only does it support small farmers, but you also get the freshest... (More)

Catania, La Jolla Table of 6 – Review

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Something is going around – so here are Soups from Celebrities and Chef Marian – easy and flavorful!

Congratulations to Mark Bittman and the article about his soups written in the New York Times. Here…. take a... (More)

Cook in Parchment Paper – Here’s how to create a BIG WOW from Chef Marian

Here’s some fat free flavorful and easy advice: Cook in parchment paper. CAN I REALLY DO THAT CHEF? WON’T... (More)

Table of Four, The Plot, Oceanside

Their Chronic Roll Sushi is ah-mazing. We are all enjoying it. "It's a lions mane mushroom sushi. "It's seasoned... (More)

Restaurant Review: Ponte Vecchio -Trattoria-

Hey! The Tribune put out their recommendations for Best Vegan Restaurants. But my recommendation today is a Restaurant Review:... (More)

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