Several months ago, I attended a Verdant +Vernal pop-up at The Cellar in San Clemente. The brainchild of Chef Tony Trujillo, the predominantly vegetarian menu was innovative and creative with bright, in-season produce featured across the board. On Monday, June 24 (cancelled will be rescheduled for July), Verdant + Vernal returns to The Cellar with […]
The Cellar — San Clemente
Who says there aren’t any good spots in South County? In San Clemente alone, there is Vine, Brick, and now, I’m here at The Cellar. It sure took me long enough! I’ve been meaning to visit for a very long time, but never got around to it. I meet a friend for a leisurely lunch […]
Brick Pizzeria: not just a pizza joint
I first encountered Brick Pizzeria at the Orange Coast Magazine’s 10 Best Restaurants event this year. There wasn’t any food to try that evening, so I moved along and didn’t pay much thought to it. Months later, a reader of mine was raving about this restaurant and I thought it was about time to try […]
