I took a cooking class that Chef Christen Graves from Jsix taught where he made braised short ribs. I enjoyed the class so much that I went back for another class, and have made what he taught | read more...
If you love tortellini, Ave 5 has the best in the city. A friend took me there for the first time, and I had to go back a week later to have it again. But | read more...
Family-owned Chiquita’s Mexican Restaurant in Mid City has been in business for over 46 years. They were originally at Federal & Euclid. I have been going here since I was little girl. Look for the | read more...
Nicolosi’s Italian Restaurant is family owned and has been in business for over 57 years. I grew up eating here when they were on 40th & El Cajon Blvd. I love everything about Nicolosi’s from | read more...
A few weeks ago, I decided to start visiting all 40-plus restaurants that we mention in the Foods We Love story that appeared in our winter issue. I started with my favorite – Ice cream. | read more...
Orfila Winery is best known and Bernardo Winery may be the oldest, but many other small wineries abound in every corner of San Diego county from Ramona and Julian to Oceanside and a Pacific Beach | read more...
A generous portion of fillet of cod dipped in tempura batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. Add a heaping portion of real chips (heavy-cut potatoes) and a side of peas and you'll be singing "God | read more...
Watch the sunset and munch on this big-enough-to-share and tasty appetizer with duck, caramelized onions and dried figs in a large flour tortilla. 8110 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, 866-644-2630,www.theshoresrestaurant.com.
This downtown French keeps this rich egg dish tasty with varied additions such as bits of sausage and spinach and always served with a small salad for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 721 9th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6481, 619-232-3242, www.cafechloe.com.
A generous portion of perfectly fried and seasoned rice, full of real crab meat chunks. Enjoy the rice, your favorite beverage and the hilltop view of the Pacific. There's a complete sushi bar and other Oriental delicacies. 87 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, 760-633-3587, tomiko.com.
The saji is an ancient oven used to cook Mama’s made-to-order flatbreads filled with everything from falafel to marinated chicken roasted eggplant. All wrapped with pickles, romaine lettuce, tomatoes and tahini. 4237 Alabama St. at El Cajon Blvd., 619-688-0717, mamasbakery.net.
Point Loma Seafoods opened as a fish market in 1963. It first started smoking and processing sport-caught fish, and then began to sell hot food in the 70s. It is reknown for its homemade chowders | read more...
Where can you find the best fish tacos, hamburgers and pizza in San Diego? And forget "designer food," we are talking about San Diego's authentic restaurants, family-owned places and hole-in-the-wall favorites.
Annette Legaspi will introduce you to Foods We Love, restaurants that we adore, foodie events, and the people behind San Diego's hidden treasures.
Legaspi is a third-generation San Diegan with a passion for food. In early 2009, she started San Diego’s first food tour company — "A Taste of San Diego." She considers it a hobby after working in the construction industry for the past 30 years. Her tour company offers a variety of food tours, such as the Hometown Tour that takes you to hometown, family-owned restaurants, and the Downtown Walking Tour. Annette will soon offer a variety of other tours. She is passionate about San Diego and local charities. www.ATasteOfSD.com.