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La Jolla Holiday Meals and Deals

La Jolla Holiday Meals and Deals

I love La Jolla at this time of the year. We may not have snow, but there’s no shortage of Christmas decorations and holiday cheer. Because I grew up in the Midwest, it took me a while to get used to warm winter holidays, but now I wouldn’t trade a Christmas morning walk on La […]

December 16, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Sur La Table

Sur La Table

Sur La Table La Jolla opened with great fanfare last summer and has won the hearts of local home cooks and foodies. They offer cooking classes focused on seasonal cuisine (“fantastic fall soups”) and are big on teaching techniques (“essential knife skills”) and international cuisines (‘tapas and paella”). I really appreciate that classes take place […]

October 16, 2013 | By | Reply More
Dinner at La Valencia

Dinner at La Valencia

It’s no easy task keeping up with the renovations at La Valencia, La Jolla’s landmark Spanish Colonial hotel. In a previous article, I mentioned some of the exciting changes happening to the building, but last night I experienced another wow factor. Chef Daniel Barron has taken over the kitchen at La Valencia and introduced new […]

July 25, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
La Jolla Art and Wine Festival

La Jolla Art and Wine Festival

Hey World – if you are thinking about visiting San Diego in the near future, can I suggest that you plan to be here on October 13 and 14?On those days, Girard Avenue (the main drag in San Diego’s favorite coastal community) will be closed to traffic, and a wine and beer garden, live music, […]

September 26, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
La Jolla Food and Wine Tours

La Jolla Food and Wine Tours

Where are La Jolla’s best restaurants? Our eclectic food and wine scene can be a bit overwhelming for the first time visitor, but Shira Wiseman will be happy to help you get the lay of the land. This local foodie offers culinary walking tours of the village and, in the process, helps fellow San Diegans […]

January 12, 2011 | By | Reply More
Where NOT to eat in La Jolla

Where NOT to eat in La Jolla

This won’t make me popular with a couple of local restaurateurs, but I have had two very disappointing meals in the village recently. Until they mend their ways (hire a new chef?), I suggest you avoid Bistro 101 and Alfonso’s – both restaurants are on Prospect Street. I don’t like reporting negative experiences, but the […]

January 1, 2010 | By | 1 Reply More
Artful Cuisine at the Museum Cafe

Artful Cuisine at the Museum Cafe

One of the most popular lunch spots in the village, the Museum Cafe offers delicious salads (shrimp and papaya is my favorite), great soups (such as country vegetable), grilled items, and creative sandwiches. As the name suggests, the cafe is located at the La Jolla branch of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) […]

December 11, 2009 | By | Reply More
www.SanDiegoFoodFinds.com

www.SanDiegoFoodFinds.com

My friend Maria Desiderata Montana writes a blog about San Diego restaurants, and I want you to know about it should you decide to venture outside La Jolla for a meal. San Diego Food Finds includes restaurant profiles for great places to eat all over San Diego County. Some of my favorites are: Fidel’s (Mexican) […]

October 22, 2009 | By | Reply More
Update on Sorella della Taverna

Update on Sorella della Taverna

I wrote about La Taverna and its sister property Sorella della Taverna in August 2008. The former is a cute little Italian bistro on a side street in the village. Sorella is a gourmet deli that provides take-away meals and delicious picnic fare. I’m happy to report that both businesses are still going strong, and […]

October 13, 2009 | By | Reply More
News Flash – Jack’s Closes

News Flash – Jack’s Closes

Jack’s La Jolla, the darling of the local dining and nightlife scene, suddenly closed its doors yesterday. “The economy isn’t the only factor,” according to owner Bill Berkley. (My guess is that the economy is only a very small part of the decision to shut down. Cash poor restaurants don’t close in the height of […]

July 31, 2009 | By | Reply More