I am in San Diego for a mini high school reunion and upon its finale, I stay behind an extra day to enjoy lunch in beautiful La Jolla before heading back to Orange County. We are at Duke’s in downtown La Jolla, a Hawaiian-inspired restaurant, which pays homage to Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, an Olympic gold medalist […]
Sugar and Scribe: San Diego’s unique brunch spot
Last month, I am invited to a dinner with many of San Diego’s top chefs. One of them is Food Network star and champion, Chef Maeve Rochford, and owner of Sugar and Scribe in La Jolla. Maeve is not at the restaurant the morning of our visit, but the eatery is buzzing and it is […]
Catania is a perfect addition to La Jolla’s dining scene
Whenever I am in San Diego, it is always difficult to choose where to dine. So many restaurants new and old, and so little time to try them all. On this evening, we dine at Catania, and arrive just as the sun is setting. It is beautiful and romantic, providing a wonderful backdrop for the night […]
The Hake Kitchen & Bar — La Jolla
It is Easter Sunday, and we are in La Jolla. The view is spectacular, and I am quite happy not having to go downtown on a holiday weekend, rubbing elbows with the entire world, all here enjoying the glorious day. However, we have reservations at The Hake Kitchen & Bar, and so, off we go. Luckily, there is […]
The Marine Room — a room with a view
Tucked away on a hidden road in La Jolla, The Marine Room sits right on the water’s edge affording those who are lucky enough to dine here, the luxurious view of the ocean’s horizon. We arrive just as the sun is making its way back into the horizon, the orange hues like a painter’s palette […]
