Restaurant Review: Lobster West, Encinitas

There’s a Restaurant I’ve passed by over and over again and thought: “Geez. I ought to try that”. It’s called Lobster West, Encinitas on South Coast Hwy 101 in Encinitas. Just a very small place with an nice extended front and side porch seating. It’s either part of the lumberyard or right next to the lumberyard. You … Read more

Not your ‘same old, same old’ at The Lima Bean Festival in Encinitas!

Well it’s official. This year again I am a judge at The Lima Bean Festival. It was really fun last year…. and I’m sure it will be again. Turns out it will be good food and good music! So join me! There’s a petting zoo, a cake walk and you get to taste all kinds of interesting … Read more

Heritage Museum Battle of the Beans in Encinitas on the 28th! Come show us what ya got!

Heritage Museum Battle of the Beans? I’ve been asked to judge Restaurant Contests in Los Angeles, but never anything this creative!  I can’t wait!  It’s a wonderful family day….. Saturday, September 28th from Noon to 4pm The San Dieguito Heritage Museum 5th annual Lima Bean Faire BATTLE OF THE BEANS Cook-off ….. that includes a walk in … Read more

Great Food & Wine Tasting Dinner this Sunday Night. Please join me!

This is the invitation that went out to over 400 people yesterday and there are still tickets left. It’s going to be one of your most FUN Sunday’s yet! Be part of a filmed event presented by Inside Circle and ChefMarian.com.  Great food plates created with the Restaurants’ Chef, paired with great wine from a great Wine Importer selling … Read more