Confidential Chef Rich Sweeney Battles for Top Chef ...

As the new Executive Chef of Confidential, and a talented candidate for the Top Chef title, Rich Sweeney is inviting all of San Diego to experience the taste of extraordinary cuisine with his "Keep it Simple (stupid)" menu mantra...

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Posted on: 11/18/2008 by Alexis Griffith 0 Comments

Annual Game and Truffle Festival Returns to Trattori...

The annual Game and Truffle Festival is back at Trattoria Acqua this fall, bringing superior selections of pheasants, ostrich, venison, wild boar, guinea hen, partridge, buffalo, duck, rabbit, and squab to the elegant Mediterranean inspired La Jolla setting...

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Posted on: 11/05/2008 by DiscoverSD 0 Comments

Lunch is Served at The Fleetwood - New Fall Menu

Your favorite upscale sports bar in San Diego, The Fleetwood, is expanding its fine dining offerings with a brand new lunch menu for the new fall season. The Fleetwood's new lunch menu offers starter salads, appetizers and small plates to share, as well as sandwiches and burgers to satiate all lunchtime cravings...

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Posted on: 10/10/2008 by Michelle Guerin 0 Comments

Discover Dining: Top Ten Fall Menus at Local Restaur...

As soon as the extra-dry Santa Ana winds arrive (local autumn leaves equivalent), famed chefs at the best restaurants in San Diego unveil new seasonally inspired cuisine creations. From comfort food to sizzling lobster and even politically-themed happy hours, discover the top ten new fall menus at San Diego restaurants...

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Posted on: 10/03/2008 by Michelle Guerin 0 Comments

New San Diego 333 Pacific Transforms Oceanside Dining

The San Diego Cohn Restaurant Group announces plans for the latest restaurant in their entourage of upscale eateries. Pioneering the renovation of the Oceanside waterfront in North County San Diego, the latest Cohn dining creation is sure to draw downtown diners up the coast. Located on the water in Oceanside, the new 333 Pacific restaurant will sit on the ground level of the Wyndham timeshare building at Pier View Way and Pacific Street...

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Posted on: 08/28/2008 by DiscoverSD 0 Comments

Discover Dining: Top Ten New San Diego Restaurants

While we will never turn our heads on classic San Diego restaurants such as Mister A's in Banker's Hill and The Prado at Balboa Park, we can't help but let our curiosity for new cuisine lead us on culinary adventures across the county. Discover the top ten new restaurants in San Diego in 2008...

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Posted on: 08/19/2008 by Christiana Gauger 2 Comments

Discover Dining: Top Ten San Diego Mall Restaurants

With the intent to shop until they drop, serious spenders know they need some subsistence to continue swiping their Visas. Forget about the giant soft pretzels and mini samples of toothpick-stabbed Bourbon chicken; mall cuisine is finally in style. From Fashion Valley to UTC La Jolla and Horton Plaza, discover the top ten San Diego restaurants at our favorite local malls...

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Posted on: 08/05/2008 by Melissa Paniaguas 0 Comments

Discover Dining: Top Ten San Diego Hotel Restaurants

People flock to fancy hotels in San Diego in search of draw-dropping nightlife, ritzy rooms, and of course beautiful views of the bay and beaches. But most of us are beginning to learn that, in some cases, hotel cuisine is reason enough to stay an extra night or two. From fresh fish to truffle popcorn and Kobe burgers, discover the top ten hotel restaurants in San Diego...

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Posted on: 08/04/2008 by Lauren Burke 0 Comments

Martini Dinner at Quarter Kitchen Twists Pairing Pre...

We've all been to (and raved over) wine tasting dinners at our favorite San Diego restaurants. But this week, Quarter Kitchen at the Ivy Hotel steps the pairing prestige up a notch with an innovative new twist on the traditional tasting menu. On Tuesday, July 29, Quarter Kitchen hosts a four-course Martini Dinner, prepared by Executive Chef Damon Gordon, enhanced with fresh summertime Grey Goose infusions...

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Posted on: 07/25/2008 by Michelle Guerin 0 Comments

The Classic Cafe Eleven is a Hillcrest Dining Staple

Part sidewalk cafe, part bistro, part happy hour meeting place, Cafe Eleven in Hillcrest has been a fixture on University Avenue for over two decades, and yet is one of the area’s best kept secrets. Diners-in-the-know come for a fine dining experience that includes options for beef, pork, and lamb. Others are looking to sample some salads and gourmet burgers with the gang or have a few drinks during happy hour with co-workers...

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Posted on: 07/08/2008 by Dan Tricarico 0 Comments

East Village Cafe Chloe Brings Home European Ideals

This European fantasy is now possible, thanks to Café Chloe, where local East Village charm meets international Paris chic. On the other side of Atlantic, bistros are intended for resting and reflecting, reading, sharing conversation, and enjoying good company. On our side of the Atlantic, Cafe Chloe is no exception to the European ideals...

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Posted on: 07/08/2008 by Dan Tricarico 0 Comments

Extraordinary Eats at Currant American Brasserie

Like a dear friend, The Sophia feeds its guests extraordinary meals through at the on-site Currant American Brasserie. The perfect balance between delicate and bold, Currant American Brasserie effortlessly combines dainty features, such as chandeliers and pale pink walls, with audacious statements, like checkered tile and heavy oak furniture...

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Posted on: 07/02/2008 by Melissa Paniaguas 0 Comments

Insider Summer Picks for 2008 San Diego Restaurant Week

Another successful San Diego Restaurant Week is underway this June - spanning from the North County coast to the Gaslamp city streets. The 2008 summertime Restaurant Week runs from June 22 - June 27, featuring over 130 leading San Diego restaurants with special three-course menus for either $30 or $40, depending on the restaurant...

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Posted on: 06/24/2008 by Michelle Guerin 0 Comments

Second San Diego Harney Sushi Grand Opening in Ocean...

Since the Old Town opening in 2000, Harney Sushi has accumulated numerous awards in the San Diego dining community, and has become a landmark of cutting-edge sushi and Asian-inspired lounge ambiance. This edgy sushi bar entered a neighborhood otherwise solely defined by tacos and tequila, and, to some surprise, spiced up Old Town and developed a more-than-consistent following with the signature "funk shui" vibe. And now, not surprisingly, Harney Sushi announces the launch of a second location in Oceanside...

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Posted on: 06/24/2008 by Dan Tricarico 0 Comments

Roppongi Restaurant and Sushi Bar in La Jolla

In a mysteriously moody building located at Fay and Prospect in La Jolla, Roppongi Restaurant and Sushi Bar serves a fusion of Asian seafood, meat, and poultry in an exotic ambiance with a touch of Far East flair...

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Posted on: 06/17/2008 by Dan Tricarico 0 Comments