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History, Luxury and Great Cuisine
Restaurant 910 It would be fun, certainly different, to have dinner with a ghost. No, this isn’t about eating at Disneyland and the presence of a ghost cannot be guaranteed to arrive along with entrée. But ghosts are reputed to roam some of the hallways and rooms of the hotel where the restaurant is located. […]
Italian With A Twist – Davati Enoteca
Davanti Enoteca opened in Little Italy some four years ago, the local expansion of a Chicago-based restaurant group founded by Chef Scott Harris. A second local location is in Del Mar. Harris’ restaurant group now operates 33 restaurants in four states, of which 23 locations are Mia Francesca sophisticated fine dining concepts, five Glazed & […]
Coasterra
Views, views and more views Do you remember the Reuben E. Lee? It was a paddle wheeler vessel moored at the far edge of Harbor Island. Actually, it was a large barge onto which a multi-deck facsimile was built like the kinds of ships which cruised the Mississippi that carried travelers, gamblers and women, or, […]
Harry’s Bar and American Grill
Hemingway Would Love It! By the time this story goes to press, San Diego Restaurant Week will have come and gone. Hopefully, readers will have taken advantage of the opportunity to enjoy select fine dining establishments at somewhat reduced prices. Another restaurant week will come by in about six months. Harry’s Bar and American Grill […]
“Add Cheese and Dip”
“Someday, I’ll ask you to marry me!” That was my “romantic” proposal to the wonderful woman who agreed to share her life with me. It was the ’60s, a time when fondue was the cuisine du jour. Fondue is defined as “a sauce like dish of Swiss origin made with melted cheese and seasonings together […]
Enoteca Adriano – A Neighborhood Gem
Enoteca Adriano is a neighborhood gem. Located at the north end of Cass Street in Pacific Beach, the restaurant serves the young, hip, beach oriented population that lives nearby…and those lucky other people “in the know.” Close to its intersection with Garnet Avenue, Cass Street can be busy with traffic. But the hustle and bustle […]
Casa de Bandini – The Mark of A Winner
My email inbox overflows every day with offers of self-help and how-to books. Some of them describe at great length the characteristics of successful businesspeople. But in my mind, the most obvious predictor of success is a tenacious attitude to keep going in the face of obstacles until success is achieved. Diane Powers has that […]
Bernini’s Bistro — A Local’s Favorite
Locals usually know the best places to eat in their neighborhoods. The first question many concierge in hotels often receive is “where are the secret places to which the locals go?” In La Jolla, a frequent answer is “Bernini’s Bistro” on Fay Avenue. The restaurant has an inviting exterior, with a comfortable patio just off […]
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
Cachet & Cash San Diego’s Restaurant Week just recently ended. Hopefully, readers will have taken the opportunity to enjoy fine dining at discounted prices. The idea behind the event is to introduce new restaurant experiences and to remind guests of old favorites. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood would have been an excellent choice. The reason — […]
Terra Restaurant – A Star on El Cajon Boulevard
Time sure flies by quickly. I felt as if I hadn’t seen Jeff Rossman for about a year. It turns out to have been almost four years. Of course, I ran into him occasionally at events that he catered. But I had not dined at his restaurant for such a long time, too long. Don’t […]
