Bits and Bites:: Burgers, Lasagna, Cupcakes and More

**We’re hearing that Five Guys Burgers & Fries will be opening a second San Diego location in Liberty Station near Vons. North Island Naval Station already enjoys these burgers—the franchise began in Virginia. No opening date set for the new site. **Smashburger, chose La Jolla as its first...

February 19th, 2010 | San Diego | Read More

Bits: Food & Wine Features Two San Diego Chefs

Two San Diego chefs are featured in the March 2010 issue of Food & Wine magazine. On page 45, Thai maven and owner of Saffron, Su-Mei Yu, shares recipes from her newest cookbook, The Elements of Life. Then on page 54, longtime San Diego chef Deborah Schneider (she opened JSix and headed the...

February 14th, 2010 | San Diego | Read More

Bites: Con Pane and Fifty-Seven Degrees

The word is out (and the sign is up) that the popular Point Loma Con Pane Rustic Breads & Café will soon have a new home in Liberty Station. It is in the same complex as Joao’s Tin Fish Eatery & Pub, Ace Hardware and backs up to the Point Loma Sports Grill & Pub. The greater access...

February 13th, 2010 | San Diego, Wine | Read More

St. Valentine’s Day

On Valentine’s Day (and everyday, really) show your love in ways that go beyond the usual hearts and flowers. For those who love bubbles (the drinkable kind), get a head start with your Valentine and book the Chandon dinner on February 10 at The 3rd Corner. It includes four courses and guest Tom Tibarzi,...

February 5th, 2010 | San Diego, Wine | Read More

Bits: Super Bowl Party and More

Assuming you’re rooting for the Saints and watching the game with friends, plan and theme a Super Bowl party with food from Mardi Gras Café and Marketplace. You’ll find the place on Midway, two blocks off Rosecrans at Riley in small mall that includes a Punjab Indian restaurant (haven’t tried...

February 2nd, 2010 | San Diego | Read More