I’ve always felt Rancho Santa Margarita is too far to go for a meal, but ever since The Blind Pig opened, I’ve found myself rather eager to make that drive to eat there. The restaurant has a view of the lake and it is so pleasant to sit outside on the patio just relaxing and enjoying […]
Sublime Tavern in Del Mar delights
I’m always excited about new restaurant openings and when I heard that a new gastropub style restaurant opened in Del Mar, I was so there. The restaurant is located in a part of Del Mar I’d never been to, and although it wasn’t far off the freeway, it wasn’t in a visible spot. Even when […]
Chaplos in San Diego serves good food and even better cocktails
I visited Chaplos the last time I was in San Diego. My friend Alexis and I had a lovely dinner at this relatively new restaurant with an incredible speakeasy-style interior in mostly blacks and whites. I chose a table by the window for best lighting this early evening. We started with a couple of cocktails, […]
really enjoyed The Federal Bar Long Beach
I don’t go to Long Beach very often, but when I received an invitation to check out the newly opened The Federal Bar, sister to the LA location, I dragged The Hungry Dogg along for the ride. The space is beautiful! Housed in an old bank, the original architecture remains intact and I was told […]
a fantastic fall lineup at Haven Gastropub
If you have not been acquainted with Haven Gastropub yet, this is the time to do it. This season, Chef Greg Daniels has presented a fall menu so worthy of praise I’m still salivating at the thought of it. I was lucky enough to be invited to a preview of some fall menu items and […]
