Critics Rate Cin Cin, Bleu Boheme, Sally’s, Quarter Kitchen

IN THE NEWS: City Beat’s Candice Woo looks at quick breakfast spots, including K Sandwiches (7604 Linda Vista Road in Linda Vista, 858-278-8961). sdcitybeat.com … The Union-Tribune’s Maria Hunt reviews Cin Cin Simply Italian (14471 Pomerado Road, Poway, 858-679-9300). signonsandiego.com … The Reader’s Naomi Wise gives two and a half stars to French bistro Bleu [...]

‘Gourmet’ Lauds Farm-to-Table The Linkery

Gourmet magazine’s October 2007 issue features a guide to “America’s Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants.” gourmet.com:
RESTAURANTS WITH FARM CONNECTIONS: 2nd Street Bistro, Livingston, MT; Amherst Chinese Food, Amherst, MA; Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN; Crook’s Corner, Chapel Hill, NC; Eve, Alexandria, VA; La Provence, Lacombe, LA; Lantern, Chapel Hill, NC; Pacific’O and I’o, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii; Tree House [...]

El Bizcocho’s Kaysen Battles for ‘Iron Chef’

IN THE NEWS: Food Network’s new show “The Next Iron Chef” kicks off at 9 pm EST/PDT Sunday, Oct. 7 as eight chefs compete from across the country compete to join the ranks of legendary Iron Chefs Bobby Flay, Cat Cora, and Mario Batali. The eight competitors: Aaron Sanchez, chef-owner, Paladar and Centrico, New York; [...]

Critics Rate Playa Azul, Bibby’s, Sam Woo

IN THE NEWS: City Beat’s Candice Woo reviews Playa Azul (4575 Clairemont Dr. in Clairemont. 858-272-9677), while Martin Jones Westlin considers Ichiban on the Rocks (1288 University Ave). sdcitybeat.com … The Union-Tribune’s Erin Glass reviews Bibby’s Crepe Cafe (723 Pearl Street, La Jolla, 858-459-0558), signonsandiego.com … The Reader’s Ed Bedford goes across the border to [...]

Unique Jamillah Garden Shutters Doors

IN THE NEWS: Blogger mmm-yoso! visits Point Loma Seafoods (2805 Emerson Street, San Diego, 619-223-1109), Nordstrom Cafe (all stores), Cam Ky Chinese BBQ (4141 University Avenue, San Diego), and reports on the closing of the city’s only Muslim Chinese restaurant, Jamillah Garden, on Convoy. mmmyoso-typepad.com … Union-Tribune’s Maria C. Hunt reviews Royal India (329 Market [...]

Peet’s Coffee Founder Alfred Peet Dies

IN THE NEWS: The Oregonian reports that Alfred Peet, founder of Peet’s Coffee & Tea, died Aug. 29 at his Ashland, Ore. home at age 87. Peet opened the original Peet’s store on the corner of Walnut and Vine in Berkeley, Calif. in 1966, and eventually added shops in Menlo Park, in Oakland and another [...]

South Beach Bar Is Tacos Runner-Up

Brooklyn’s Peter Luger Steak House and New Orleans’ Willie Mae’s Scotch House were among the winners in Bon Appetit magazine’s recent Food Network special. Winning restaurants were selected from each of three semifinalists for the best versions of six quintessential American classics: pizza, steak, tacos, hamburgers, fried chicken, and ribs. The winners were announced on [...]

Reviewers Rate Chow, Pierre’s Place, Bite

IN THE NEWS: The Union-Tribune reviews Chow (540 University Avenue, San Diego). signonsandiego.com … City Beat’s Candice Woo reviews Pierre’s Place (3350 E St.), while Martin Jones Westlin stops by India Palace (694 University Ave.). sdcitybeat.com … The Reader’s Naomi Wise awards three and a half stars in reviewing Bite Bistro and Wine Bar (1417 [...]

Burger Finals Tap South Beach Bar & Grill

Bon Appetit magazine’s September 2007 Restaurant issue features three finalists in a list of quintessential versions of six American classics: pizza, steak, tacos, hamburgers, fried chicken, and ribs. Winner will be announced on the Food Network on Aug. 18 (Good Eats with Alton Brown, 6 and 10 pm CDT). The finalists:
PIZZA: [...]

Critic Raves About Adobe El Restaurante

IN THE NEWS: The Reader’s Naomi Wise awards three and a half stars in her review of Adobe El Restaurante (9700 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, www.estancialajolla.com), while Ed Bedford considers Bull & Bear Bar and Grill (1271 Prospect Street, La Jolla). sdreader.com … The Union-Tribune’s Maria Hunt gives two and a half stars [...]