Restaurant Week Archives

Jake’s Del Mar Review during Restaurant Week

July 3, 2016January 26, 2015 by Chef Marian

I always think, when I go in to review Jake’s Del Mar, which I do once a year as a reviewer, that it will be good as it was last time. And then regularly I am surprised about how much better the staff is trained, and how they have created new, unexpected flavor profiles. Jake’s … Read more

8th Annual Stars of Cabernet hits San Diego

This is a review of the 8th Annual Stars of Cabernet at the Fairmont Grand Hotel. It took place... (More)

UCSD Powerpoint: Review

Here’s the 3rd part of a review of the class I taught last Friday called: UCSD Powerpoint: Review – What to... (More)

Anyone need a ‘sure fire’ way to make Pork Ribs this Memorial Day?

2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon Chinese... (More)

Meaty Vegetables are the New Rage!

Meaty Vegetables. What you do think about when I say that? A Mushroom Burger? YES CHEF! I say squash…..... (More)

Condiments, Dressings and Marinades are on the rise!

According to the 2013 State of the Specialty Food Industry Report, people are buying ~ and I just assume... (More)

New Products 2018

Every so often, I receive industry emails that tell us what will be on our shelves shortly. I like... (More)

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