Using the wisdom of nightclub mogul James Brennan and the money belts of investors, seafood-chef-turned-showbiz-chef Brian Malarkey will have cranked out five (come May) restaurants in two years. I think it’s safe to call Malarkey a San Diego sultan...

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In San Diego food news, Anthony Sinsay has left the building. Actually, both of Harney Sushi’s locations. Sinsay was Harney’s executive chef over hot foods (the only fish he touched met with a four-burner range, fryer or grill). He just quit after three years, what he called a good run...

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Brian Malarkey and James Brennan’s fourth San Diego restaurant Gabardine is now open in Point Loma. Malarkey partnered with chef Chad White (of Sea Rocket Bistro) to bring the Gabardine dining concept to life. Get a taste of the new Gabardine menu here first...

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In between courses, I sat down with Phillips for the real scoop on how he is expanding beyond the NFL to put his degree in hotel restaurant management to good use. In this DSD exclusive, Phillips dishes on his favorite Katsuya menu items, shares his secret obsession with lychee martinis, but onl...

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Misión 19 is a Tijuana restaurant under Javier Plascencia’s buzzed-about dominion. In a year’s existence, the seasonally focused Zona Rio spot has been drooled over by travel-dining TV hosts (Rick Bayless on “Mexico — One Plate at a Time”; Anthony Bourdain for an upcoming “No Reservations”)...

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Serenity Restaurant & Lounge is an upscale Asian fusion eatery moving into the downtown Marina District in early March. Executive Chef Josh Hernandez has crafted a menu of Asian cuisine with a twist, to be available for lunch and dinner daily...

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Cross the train tracks toward the ivory-colored Breeza Condos. Find an understated silver sign with “Shino Sushi + Kappo.” Inside it’s as though you’ve entered a basement apartment filled with sushi-philes. Across two sterile dining rooms...

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San Diego Charger and Pro-Bowler Shaun Phillips has joined the sbe team as a partner for Katsuya San Diego, elevating this new hot spot to celebrity restaurateur status. Katsuya is sbe’s first collaboration with Phillips, and to this San Diego sports icon, the relationship is both personal and p...

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Raglan Public House is now open daily from 11am to 11pm, serving organic, grass-fed burgers (with vegan options also available), salads, chicken sandwiches, ahi, lamb and a spread of local craft beers. This New Zealand spot is brought to you by the good folks behind Bare Back Grill with the aim ...

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New from Jeff Rossman, Bunz is a breakfast and burger joint that brings the farm-to-table mentality to a casual setting. Get a first look at the new Bunz menu, and see for yourself on Friday, Feb., 17th...

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