Food Lovers’ Savor the Flavors of san diego inside you’ll find • Favorite restaurants and landmark eateries • Specialty food stores and markets • Farmers’ markets and farm stands • Food festivals and culinary events • Recipes from top San Diego chefs • The city’s best cafes, taverns, and wine bars • Cooking classes • Local food lore and kitchen wisdom Maria Desiderata Montana is the publisher of the award-winning food blog San Diego Food Finds (sandiegofoodfinds.com) She is also a published author, editor, and award-winning freelance food and wine journalist who learned how to cook and appreciate European cuisine from her parents, who were born and raised in Calabria, Italy She has been a regular contributor ® to the U-T San Diego since 2005, where she has written a variety of food and entertainment stories as well as her own monthly Step by Step recipe series A resident of San Diego, Maria is extensively published in a variety of magazines and newspapers Cover series design by Diana Nuhn Front cover image licensed by Masterfile.com Back cover image licensed by Shutterstock.com ® t o s an di ego The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings Food Lovers’ guide to With delectable recipes from the renowned kitchens of the city’s iconic eateries, diners, and elegant dining rooms, Food Lovers’ Guide to San Diego is the ultimate resource for food lovers to use and savor g u i d e san diego The beautiful city of San Diego boasts a strong appreciation for local and sustainable goods that satisfy the senses and preserve the environment The moderate climate with a healthy lifestyle and numerous must-see attractions creates the ideal destination where people can find comfort and happiness In Food Lovers’ Guide to San Diego, seasoned food writer Maria Desiderata Montana shares the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate these culinary treasures A bounty of mouthwatering delights awaits you in this engagingly written guide 1st Edition Globe Pequot Press Guilford, Connecticut GlobePequot.com Maria Desiderata Montana Food Lovers’ G u i d e t o San Diego FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 7/23/12 8:52 AM Help Us Keep This Guide Up to Date We would love to hear from you concerning your experiences with this guide and how you feel it could be improved and kept up to date Please send your comments and suggestions to: editorial@GlobePequot.com Thanks for your input, and happy travels! FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 7/23/12 8:52 AM Food Lovers’ Series Food Lovers’ G u i d e t o San Diego The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings 1st Edition Maria Desiderata Montana ® FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 7/23/12 8:52 AM đ Copyright â 2012 Morris Book Publishing, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted in writing from the publisher Requests for permission should be addressed to Globe Pequot Press, Attn: Rights and Permissions Department, PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437 Editor: Amy Lyons Project Editor: Meredith Dias Layout Artist: Mary Ballachino Text Design: Sheryl Kober Illustrations by Jill Butler with additional art by Carleen Moira Powell and MaryAnn Dubé Maps: Melissa Baker © Morris Book Publishing, LLC ISBN 978-0-7627-8119-5 Printed in the United States of America 10 All the information in this guidebook is subject to change We recommend that you call ahead to obtain current information before traveling FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 7/23/12 8:52 AM Contents Introduction, How to Use This Book, Getting Around, Food Festivals & Events, 13 Oceanside, Carlsbad & Vista, 22 Foodie Faves, 24 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 36 Solana Beach, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas & Leucadia, 37 Foodie Faves, 39 Landmarks, 57 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 58 FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 7/23/12 8:52 AM Carmel Valley, Del Mar & Rancho Santa Fe, 64 Foodie Faves, 66 Landmarks, 82 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 86 Escondido, San Marcos, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Rancho Bernardo & Poway, 92 Foodie Faves, 94 Landmarks, 104 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 105 Kearny Mesa, Mira Mesa & Clairemont, 108 Foodie Faves, 109 Landmarks, 121 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 122 vi Contents FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 7/23/12 8:52 AM La Jolla, 125 Foodie Faves, 126 Landmarks, 140 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 143 Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach & Mission Beach, 149 Foodie Faves, 151 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 165 Old Town, Balboa Park, Mission Valley & Bankers Hill, 166 Foodie Faves, 168 Landmarks, 178 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 181 Hillcrest, North Park, South Park & Kensington, 187 Foodie Faves, 188 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 206 Contents FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd vii 7/23/12 8:52 AM Coronado, Harbor Island, Shelter Island & Point Loma, 211 Foodie Faves, 213 Landmarks, 224 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 226 Downtown: Little Italy, 229 Foodie Faves, 230 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 239 Gaslamp Quarter, East Village & Seaport Village, 242 Foodie Faves, 243 Landmarks, 262 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 264 viii Contents FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 7/23/12 8:52 AM National City, Chula Vista, La Mesa & El Cajon, 267 Foodie Faves, 269 Landmarks, 280 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 282 The Wine Scene, 284 The Beer Scene, 298 Breweries, 299 Bars, Brewpubs & Gastropubs, 307 Food Trucks, 321 Foodie Day Trips, 330 Julian, 331 Temecula, 334 Laguna Beach, 336 Catalina Island, 339 Contents FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd ix 7/23/12 8:52 AM Seafood Anthony’s Fish Grotto (La Mesa), 280 Brigantine, The (Escondido), 95 Crab Catcher (La Jolla), 130 Eddie V’s Prime Seafood (La Jolla), 131 Fishery, The (San Diego), 155 Fish House Vera Cruz (Carlsbad), 26 Fish Joint, The (Oceanside), 27 Fish Market, The (Solana Beach), 58 Gabardine (San Diego), 215 Nugent’s Firegrille (San Diego), 101 Oceanaire Seafood Room, The (San Diego), 254 Osetra Fishhouse (San Diego), 254 Pacifica Del Mar (Del Mar), 75 Peohe’s (Coronado), 220 Point Loma Seafoods (San Diego), 228 Poseidon on the Beach (Del Mar), 77 Sally’s Seafood on the Water (San Diego), 260 South Bay Fish & Grill (Chula Vista), 277 TJ Oyster Bar (Bonita), 278 Steak House Bully’s (Del Mar), 83 Cafe La Maze (National City), 271 Cowboy Star Restaurant & Butcher Shop (San Diego), 264 Greystone the Steakhouse (San Diego), 249 Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse (Santee), 274 Red Tracton’s (Solana Beach), 50 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse (San Diego), 78 Steakhouse at Azul, The (La Jolla), 138 Wellington Steak and Martini Lounge, The (San Diego), 205 West Steak and Seafood (Carlsbad), 35 Thai Bangkok Bay (Solana Beach), 40 Chedi Thai (La Jolla), 129 372 Appendix: Introduction Eateries by Cuisine FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 372 7/23/12 8:52 AM Di-Chan Thai Restaurant (San Diego), 110 Kafé Yen (San Diego), 158 Lotus Thai (San Diego), 251 Original Sab-E-Lee, The (San Diego), 115 Rama Restaurant (San Diego), 257 Saffron (San Diego), 176 Siam Nara (San Diego), 117 Taste of Thai (San Diego), 202 Vietnamese Mignon Pho + Grill (San Diego), 113 Pho Ca Dao & Grill (San Diego), 115 Phuong Trang (San Diego), 116 Mosaic Wine Bar (San Diego), 289 Sogno DiVino (San Diego), 290 Splash Wine Lounge (San Diego), 291 3rd Corner Wine Shop and Bistro (Encinitas), 292 Toscana Cafe and Wine Bar (San Diego), 293 Vin de Syrah (San Diego), 293 Wet Stone Wine Bar & Cafe (San Diego), 294 Wine Pub, The (San Diego), 295 Wine Steals (Cardiff-by-theSea), 295 Wine Vault & Bistro (San Diego), 296 Wineries Wine Bars Barrel Room, The (Rancho Bernardo), 285 Dolce Pane E Vino (Rancho Santa Fe), 286 Enoteca Style (San Diego), 287 ENO Wine Room (Coronado), 288 Firefly Grill & Wine Bar (Encinitas), 288 Bernardo Winery (San Diego), 285 Cordiano Winery (Escondido), 286 Orfila Vineyards and Winery (Escondido), 290 Solana Beach Winery on Cedros (Solana Beach), 291 Witch Creek Winery (Carlsbad), 297 Appendix: Eateries Introduction by Cuisine FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 373 373 7/23/12 8:52 AM Index Addison at The Grand Del Mar, 82 Alchemy, 188 AleSmith Brewing Company, 299 A Little Moore Coffee Shop, 39 Americana, 66 Analog, 243 Andiamo Ristorante Italiano & Bar, 269 Andres Restaurant, 168 Anthology, 230 Anthony’s Fish Grotto, 280 Antonio’s Pizzeria & Cabaret, 341 Apple Alley Bakery, 332 Artistica Food, 322 A.R Valentien, 140 Assenti’s Pasta, 239 Avenue Restaurant & Bar, 169 Bailey Woodpit Barbecue, 332 Baily’s Fine Dining, 336 Balboa International Market, 181 Baleen, 151 Bali Hai, 224 374 Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits, 299 Bamboo House, 94 Bangkok Bay, 40 Bankers Hill Bar and Restaurant, 169 Barbarella, 126 Barbeque Pit, The, 269 Barrel Room, The, 285 Beach Grass Cafe, 40 Beaumont’s, 127 Bencotto Italian Kitchen, 231 Bernardo Winery, 285 Bertrand at Mister A’s, 178 BICE, 244 Big Joy Family Bakery & Cafe, 122 Big Kitchen, 189 Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, 165 Bitchin’ Burgers, 322 Bite San Diego, 206 Bleu Boheme, 189 Blind Lady Ale House (Uptown), 307 Introduction FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 374 7/23/12 8:52 AM BlueFire Grill, 24 Blue Print Cafe, 270 Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria, 41 Board & Brew, 66 Bo-Beau Kitchen + Bar, 151 Bolillo Tortas, 245 Brazen BBQ, 190 Bread & Cie, 207 Breakwater Brewing Company, 300 Brigantine, The, 95 Brockton Villa, 127 BUB’S @ The Ballpark (Downtown), 308 BUGA Korean B.B.Q., 109 Bully’s, 83 BUNZ, 170 Buon Appetito, 232 Burger Lounge, 128 Burlap, 67 Busalacchi’s A Modo Mio, 191 Cafe Cafe Cafe Cafe Cafe Cafe Bassam, 207 Chloe, 246 Coyote, 171 Japengo, 128 la Bocca, 41 La Maze, 271 Cafe Luna, 95 Cafe Secret, 67 Cafe Sevilla, 246 Cafe 21, 191 Cafe Zucchero, 232 Caffe Bella Italia, 152 Caffe Calabria, 192 Caliente Mexican Food, 68 Candelas, 213 Carnitas’ Snack Shack, 193 Casa de Bandini, 24 Casa de Pico, 272 Casanova Fish Tacos, 322 Catalina Offshore Products, Inc., 182 Cavaillon, 96 Centre City Cafe, 96 Chedi Thai, 129 Chicken Pie Shop, 280 Chief’s Burgers and Brew, 42 China Max, 110 Chino Farms, the Vegetable Stand, 86 Chocolat Bistro—Creperie— Cremerie, 208 Chop Soo-ey, 322 Chuao Chocolatier, 58 Introduction Index FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 375 375 7/23/12 8:52 AM Chubby’s Food Truck, 322 Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 43 Cinepolis, 69 Claire’s on Cedros, 43 Cocina del Charro, 104 Con Pane Rustic Breads and Cafe, 226 Cordiano Winery, 286 Corner Cupcakes, 322 Corner House Cafe & Pizzeria, 70 Coronado Brewing Company, 300 Corvette Diner, 213 Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant, The, 179 Cottage, The, 130 Cowboy Star Restaurant & Butcher Shop, 264 Crab Catcher, 130 Craft and Commerce, 233 Crazy Wheel, 323 Creekside Grille at Wilson Creek Winery, The, 335 Cremolose, 265 Croce’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar, 247 Crush, 44 Cucina Urbana, 172 Cupcakes Squared, 226 Cups La Jolla, 143 CurioCity Catering, 323 Dallman Fine Chocolates, 86 Davanti Enoteca, 234 Delicias, 70 Delicioso Food Truck, 323 Delight of France, A, 105 Del Mar Rendezvous, 71 Devilicious, 323 Devine Pastabilities, 214 Dharma Dogs, 323 Di-Chan Thai Restaurant, 110 Dirty Bird’s, 153 Dog Shack, The, 323 Dolce Pane E Vino, 286 Domenic’s Italian Ristorante, 97 Don’s Country Kitchen, 25 Do Re Mi House, 111 Downtown Johnny Brown’s, 308 Dragon’s Den, The, 248 Dudley’s Bakery, 333 D.Z Akins, 281 East Coast Pizza, 45 Eat at Recess, 324 376 Index Introduction FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 376 7/23/12 8:52 AM Eclipse Chocolat, 209 Eda-Mami, 72 Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, 131 Edelweiss Bakery, 106 El Agave Tequileria, 173 El Bizcocho, 105 El Dorado Cocktail Lounge, 309 Elevation Burger, 26 El Indio, 179 El Pescador Fish Market, 145 El Q’ero, 45 El Take It Easy, 194 En Fuego Cantina & Grill, 83 Enoteca Style, 287 ENO Wine Room, 288 Espresso Urbano, 324 Extraordinary Desserts, 182 Farmhouse Cafe, 194 Fidel’s Little Mexico, 57 1500 Ocean, 225 Fig Tree Cafe, 154 Filippi’s Pizza Grotto, 235 Firefly Grill & Wine Bar, 288 Firehouse American Eatery and Lounge, 154 Fishery, The, 155 Fish House Vera Cruz, 26 Fish Joint, The, 27 Fish Market, The, 58 Flavor Del Mar, 72 Flippin’ Pizza, 98, 324 Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen, 28 Food Farm, 324 Food Junkies, 324 Frosted Robin Cupcakes, 266 Frubble, 282 Gabardine, 215 Gaijin Noodle + Sake House, 248 Gathering Spot, The, 325 George’s California Modern at George’s at the Cove, 132 Gingham, 272 Glass Door, 236 Godfather, The, 121 Goldfish Point Cafe, 132 Grand Tea Room, The, 99 Grand, The, 98 Grant Grill, 262 Green Flash Brewing Co., 301 Green Truck, 325 Gregorio’s, 29 Greystone the Steakhouse, 249 Introduction Index FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 377 377 7/23/12 8:52 AM Groggy’s, 325 Hacienda De Vega, 100 Hamilton’s Tavern, 309 Hans & Harry’s Bakery, 283 Harney Sushi, 29 Harry’s Bar and American Grill, 133 Hash House A Go Go, 195 Heaven Sent Desserts, 210 Hexagone, 173 Hob Nob Hill, 180 Hodad’s, 156 Homegrown Meats / La Jolla Butcher Shop,, 146 Hotel Metropole, 340 Humphreys by the Bay, 215 Ikiru Japanese Restaurant, 216 Indigo Grill, 236 Inn on Mt Ada, 340 Iowa Meat Farms, 183 Isabel’s Cantina, 157 Island Prime/C-Level Lounge, 217 Jack in the Box, 325 Jake’s Del Mar, 73 Jasmine Seafood Restaurant, 112 Jer’s Chocolates, 59 Jimbo’s Naturally, 88 Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern, 217 Joes on the Nose, 325 John’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 30 JRDN at Tower23, 157 J-Six Restaurant and Lounge, 250 Julian Cafe and Bakery, 332 Julian Pie Company, 332 Kafé Yen, 158 Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 302 Kebab Shop, The, 250 Khan’s Cave, 112 Ki’s Restaurant, 46 Kitchen 1540, 74 Kitchen 4140, 113 Knotty Barrel, 310 KoKo Beach Restaurant, 31 La Jolla Brewhouse, 311 Landini’s Pizza, 237 Las Brisas, 338 Latin Chef, 159 378 Index Introduction FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 378 7/23/12 8:52 AM Leroy’s Kitchen and Lounge, 218 Lightning Brewery, 303 Linkery, The, 196 Linme’s Gourmet Soul Food, 325 Live Wire Bar, 311 Local Habit, 196 Longboarder Cafe, The, 31 Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar, 46 Lotus Thai, 251 Lucky’s Lunch Counter, 252 Luna Grill, 273 Mad Maui, 326 Mama Kat’s Restaurant & Pie Shop, 100 Mama Testa Taqueria, 197 Mangia Mangia, 326 Marine Room, The, 141 MARKET Restaurant + Bar, 74 Melting Pot, The, 133 Merk Bistro, The, 252 Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant, 341 Michele Coulon Dessertier, 146 Mignon Pho + Grill, 113 MIHO Gastrotruck, 326 Mille Fleurs, 84 Milton’s, 88 Mimmo’s Italian Village, 237 Miner’s Diner, 332 Mission Brewery, 303 Mission, The, 160 Mistral, 219 Mom’s Pies, 332 Mona Lisa, 240 Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery, 312 Montage at Laguna Beach, 338 Moo Time Creamery, 227 Mosaic Wine Bar, 289 Mr Dumpling, 114 Mr Pig’s BBQ, 326 Museum Cafe, 134 Muzita, 198 Naked Cafe, 47 Nana’s Heavenly Dogs, 326 Neighborhood, 312 New Orleans Creole Cafe, 174 New York on Rye, 327 Nine-Ten, 135 99 Ranch Market, 123 Noble Experiment, 313 Nobu, 253 Nozomi, 32 Nugent’s Firegrille, 101 Introduction Index FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 379 379 7/23/12 8:52 AM O’Brien’s, 314 Oceanaire Seafood Room, The, 254 Offshore Tavern & Grill, 315 Old Town Mexican Cafe, 174 Old Venice, 220 101 Diner, 47 Ono’s Cafe, 274 Opera Patisserie, 123 Orfila Vineyards and Winery, 290 Original Sab-E-Lee, The, 115 Osetra Fishhouse, 254 Osteria Panevino, 255 Pacific 333, 32 Pacifica Del Mar, 75 Pamplemousse Grille, 48 Panera Bread, 49 Pannikin Coffee and Tea, 76 Paradise Grille & Bar, 76 Parioli, 49 Parkhouse Eatery, 199 Patty Melt, 327 Peohe’s, 220 Petrini’s, 238 Phil’s BBQ, 102 Pho Ca Dao & Grill, 115 Phuong Trang, 116 Pierogi Truck, 327 Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse, 274 Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery, The, 335 Point Loma Seafoods, 228 Poma’s Italian Deli, 161 Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano, 221 Port Brewing Company, 304 Poseidon on the Beach, 77 Prado, The, 175 Proper Gastropub, 315 Prospect Bar & Grill, 136 Puesto Mexican Street Food, 136 Quality Social (Downtown), 256 Que Pasa, 102 Rama Restaurant, 257 RA Sushi Bar Restaurant, 257 Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar, The, 199 Red Marlin, 161 Red Oven Artisan Pizza, 327 Red Pearl Kitchen, 258 Red Tracton’s, 50 Restaurant at Rancho Valencia, The, 85 380 Index Introduction FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 380 7/23/12 8:52 AM Restaurant at The Pearl, 222 Richard Walker’s Pancake House, 258 Rimel’s, 51 Ritual Tavern, 316 Robata Ya Oton, 116 Romesco Baja Med Bistro, 275 Roppongi Restaurant and Sushi Bar, 137 Royal India, 259 Rubio’s, 78 Ruby’s Diner, 33 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 78 Sabuku Sushi, 200 Saffron, 176 Sake House Yu Me Ya, 51 Sally’s Seafood on the Water, 260 Saltbox Dining & Drinking, 260 Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill, 276 Samurai, 52 Sandbar Sports Grill, 162 San Marcos Brewery and Grill, 305 Sbicca, 79 SD Street Eats, 327 Sea Rocket Bistro, 201 Searsucker, 261 Seaside Market, 60 Serenity Restaurant & Lounge, 261 Sher E Punjab, 117 Shores, The, 142 Siam Nara, 117 Sky Room, The, 142 Slater’s 50/50 Burgers by Design, 222 Smashburger, 80 Smoking Goat, The, 202 Sogno DiVino, 290 Solace and the Moonlight Lounge, 53 Solana Beach Winery on Cedros, 291 South Bay Fish & Grill, 277 South Beach Bar & Grill, 163 South Coast Winery Resort and Spa, 336 Specialty Produce, 184 Splash Wine Lounge, 291 Sprinkles, 147 Station Tavern, 316 Steakhouse at Azul, The, 138 Steve’s Steakhouse, 341 Stone Brewing Company, 305 Introduction Index FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 381 381 7/23/12 8:52 AM Stone Hill Tavern, 338 St Tropez Bakery & Bistro, 60 Studio Diner, 118 Stumble Foot Brewery, 306 Sublime Ale House, 317 Super Q Food Truck, 327 Surati Farsan Mart, 124 Sushi Ninjas, 328 Sushi On The Rock, 138 Sushi Ota, 164 Sweet Cheeks Baking Company, 185 Sweets in Motion, 328 Sweet Treats, 328 Tabe BBQ, 328 Tapenade, 139 Taste of Thai, 202 Temecula Olive Oil Company, 185 Tender Greens, 223 Terra American Bistro, 278 Thai On Eats, 328 3rd Corner Wine Shop and Bistro, 292 Thyme in the Ranch, 89 Ti Amo Ristorante, 338 Tip Top Meats, 36 TJ Oyster Bar, 278 Tony’s Jacal, 53 Toronado, 317 Toscana Cafe and Wine Bar, 293 Trader Joe’s, 144 Trattoria Ponte Vecchio, 81 True North Tavern, 318 Twenty/20 Grill and Wine Bar, 34 25 Forty Bistro & Bakehouse, 177 Two for the Road, 328 2GOOD2B Bakery & Cafe, 61 Union Kitchen and Tap, 56 Urban Eats Plates + Bar, 203 Urban Plates, 81 Urban Solace, 203 URBN Coal Fired Pizza, 204 Urge Gastropub, 319 Venissimo Cheese, 90 VG’s Donuts and Bakery, 62 Vigilucci’s, 56 Vincent’s, 103 Vin de Syrah, 293 VineaGoGo, 329 Vine Cottage Wine Bar and Kitchen, The, 279 382 Index Introduction FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 382 7/23/12 8:52 AM Vineyard Rose Restaurant, 336 Vinz Italian Bistro, Pizza and Deli, 107 Vivace, 34 Wa Dining Okan, 119 Waters Fine Foods & Catering, 63 Wellington Steak and Martini Lounge, The, 205 We Olive, 147 West Coast Tavern, 319 Westgate Room, 263 West Steak and Seafood, 35 Wet ‘n Reckless Brewing, 306 Wet Stone Wine Bar & Cafe, 294 Where’s the Fire Pizza, 329 Whisknladle, 139 Whole Foods, 87 Wine Pub, The, 295 WineSellar & Brasserie, The, 119 Wine Steals, 295 Wine Vault & Bistro, 296 Witch Creek Winery, 297 Yard House, The, 320 Yokohama Yakitori Koubou, 120 Yummy Sushi, 103 Zia’s Bistro, 239 Zumbar Coffee and Tea, 90 Introduction Index FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 383 383 7/23/12 8:52 AM FL_SanDiego_CS55_2pp.indd 384 7/23/12 8:52 AM Food Lovers’ Savor the Flavors of san diego inside you’ll find • Favorite restaurants and landmark eateries • Specialty food stores and markets • Farmers’ markets and farm stands • Food festivals and culinary events • Recipes from top San Diego chefs • The city’s best cafes, taverns, and wine bars • Cooking classes • Local food lore and kitchen wisdom Maria Desiderata Montana is the publisher of the award-winning food blog San Diego Food Finds (sandiegofoodfinds.com) She is also a published author, editor, and award-winning freelance food and wine journalist who learned how to cook and appreciate European cuisine from her parents, who were born and raised in Calabria, Italy She has been a regular contributor ® to the U-T San Diego since 2005, where she has written a variety of food and entertainment stories as well as her own monthly Step by Step recipe series A resident of San Diego, Maria is extensively published in a variety of magazines and newspapers Cover series design by Diana Nuhn Front cover image licensed by Masterfile.com Back cover image licensed by Shutterstock.com ® t o s an di ego The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings Food Lovers’ guide to With delectable recipes from the renowned kitchens of the city’s iconic eateries, diners, and elegant dining rooms, Food Lovers’ Guide to San Diego is the ultimate resource for food lovers to use and savor g u i d e san diego The beautiful city of San Diego boasts a strong appreciation for local and sustainable goods that satisfy the senses and preserve the environment The moderate climate with a healthy lifestyle and numerous must-see attractions creates the ideal destination where people can find comfort and happiness In Food Lovers’ Guide to San Diego, seasoned food writer Maria Desiderata Montana shares the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate these culinary treasures A bounty of mouthwatering delights awaits you in this engagingly written guide 1st Edition Globe Pequot Press Guilford, Connecticut GlobePequot.com Maria Desiderata Montana Food Lovers’ Savor the Flavors of san diego inside you’ll find • Favorite restaurants and landmark eateries • Specialty food stores and markets • Farmers’ markets and farm stands • Food festivals and culinary events • Recipes from top San Diego chefs • The city’s best cafes, taverns, and wine bars • Cooking classes • Local food lore and kitchen wisdom Maria Desiderata Montana is the publisher of the award-winning food blog San Diego Food Finds (sandiegofoodfinds.com) She is also a published author, editor, and award-winning freelance food and wine journalist who learned how to cook and appreciate European cuisine from her parents, who were born and raised in Calabria, Italy She has been a regular contributor ® to the U-T San Diego since 2005, where she has written a variety of food and entertainment stories as well as her own monthly Step by Step recipe series A resident of San Diego, Maria is extensively published in a variety of magazines and newspapers Cover series design by Diana Nuhn Front cover image licensed by 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