Addison — The Grand Del Mar, ‘Fit for Royalty’
By David Rottenberg Ever wonder what it would be like to live like a king? With the recent marriage between William and Kate (now Duke and Duchess of Cambridge), there has been a renewed interest in royalty. Many little girls worldwide now have fantasized of marrying a prince and have dreamed of living in a [...]
Downtown Date Night
By Katelyn O’Riordan Drawing a blank on where to dine with your date? Whether it’s an intimate first date, or a romantic rendezvous with your spouse, wooing your love is easy with this list of date-friendly Downtown restaurants Bertrand at Mister A’s 2550 5th Ave. Bertrand at Mister A’s is San Diego’s date night gem. [...]
Dining Guide DECEMBER 2010
DOWNTOWN/BALBOA PARK Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant D $$ 2202 Fourth Ave. San Diego 92101 (619) 231-2222 www.bankershillsd.com Carl Schroeder’s new nothing-over-$20 spot in Bankers Hill. Gourmet on a budget. Everything from burgers to shortribs and just about everything in between. Bencotto L, D | $$ 750 W. Fir St. San Diego 92101 (619) 450-4786 [...]
Donovan’s sets a place for ‘all in the family’
Dan Shea and Don Wollan take extra care making diners feel welcome and at home By David Rottenberg There was a time early in Dan Shea’s career when he had decided that he wanted nothing to do with the restaurant business and yet today he is the driving force behind the very successful Donovan’s Steak [...]
West Coast Tavern operates on a simple motto: keep it simple but inventive
Owner David Cohen works tirelessly and listens intently to customers’ desires By Donna Marganella How to become a stand-out in the burgeoning restaurant scene? In a community as quirky and diverse as North Park, with new eateries opening on every block, it’s getting harder and harder to do. But at West Coast Tavern, being distinctive [...]
BICE is back!
The Gaslamp Quarter welcomes back an old favorite By David Rottenberg It may seem like yesterday but it was in 1994 when BICE Ristorante (pronounced “bee-chay”) opened on the top floor of the Paladion building in the Gaslamp. BICE is a world-class and worldwide restaurant chain that sprang forth from humble beginnings. In 1926, some [...]
Daily Business Report — April 2, 2010
Fewer Businesses Change Hands A total of 104 businesses in San Diego County changed hands in March, down 28 percent from 144 deals that were concluded in March of last year, according to a report by BizBen.com, a firm that matches people interested in selling and buying businesses. The company’s figures also show the county’s [...]
The Linkery – Organically yours
By David Rottenberg Every restaurant attempts to position itself in the minds of consumers as unique, offering dining experiences that stand out from the large mass of potential choices. Few are as successful doing so as The Linkery, in North Park. How? The Linkery stands out for serving “hand made” foods with products from small [...]
The Oceanaire
By David Rottenberg There are two new stars rising in San Diego’s culinary galaxy, brightly shining in local foodies’ firmament. They are both at The Oceanaire Seafood Room, a national chain of seafood restaurants whose previous local executive chef, Brian Malarkey, was featured prominently on Food Network and other television shows. Malarkey gained a strong [...]
South Park’s Alchemy spins fresh local ingredients into golden delights.
By David Rottenberg Sir Isaac Newton, the developer of the important branch of mathematics called “calculus,” one day sat under a tree and had a “eureka” moment. He got hit on the head by an apple and conceived the laws of gravity. Newton went on to develop many other scientific and mathematical discoveries, including the [...]
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