I’m on a Mediterranean kick first with Sababa on Tuesday, and now, The Kebab Shop in San Diego. Years ago, I visited the original location of The Kebab Shop in downtown San Diego (found it on Yelp) and remember absolutely loving it. This time, I went to their latest location in Mission Valley and was […]
surprised by the fresh flavorful fare at Sababa
When we first walked into Sababa and I opened up the menu, I was at first skeptical with what I saw. The restaurant is categorized under Mediterranean yet the menu displayed an assortment of items from all over the world. The outside seating is nice, you can choose from regular tables or sofa seating for […]
a Sunday feast at Lucca Cafe
Last month, a bunch of my friends and I went for Sunday Supper on a scorching afternoon, dining al fresco at Lucca Cafe. Our 11 person group included OC bloggers Priscilla of She’s Cookin, Austin of The Hungry Dogg, photographer extraordinaire Anne Watson (and I thank her for allowing me the use of her gorgeous […]
LUCCA Cafe launches delicious Happy Hour menu
I always forget LUCCA Cafe is just down the road from me, but the launch of its happy hour menu is now embedded on my brain, especially when I’m craving some delicious small bites along with a glass or two of the great wines they have on offer. The menu is extensive and the small […]
TusCa — new chef new menu
It’s been a year since my last visit to TusCa and in that time, a new chef has settled in with a new menu. Chef Rachid Lahik is handsome and soft-spoken with an impressive resume including time spent at the exclusive Pelican Hill Resort. We started with Cozze al Zafferano ($13), a Mediterranean mussel dish which […]