WHAT’S UP WITH BLINTZES? Walking the streets of Manhattan, one notices a Jewish deli on every other corner (it seems). In San Diego, however, it’s a horse of a different color. Dig deep, though, and enthusiasts will find a gem in the rough somewhere, able to supply pastrami…

TEA TIME IN THE FAR REACHES OF NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY!…A Capsule Review Taking a stroll down TEA LANE in Fallbrook, CA with players from 413 PROJECT (described as a “Southern California Repertory Theatre” centered in San Diego and Los Angeles (LA)) for “High Tea” and a showing of…

SPOUTING VERMONT MAPLE SYRUP When I spot the sign for GREAT MAPLE adorning the restaurant in Old Town Pasadena, I have no intention of being a sap by leaving for another establishment. (OK  I’ll stop!) Really, though, I begin envisioning all kinds of dishes in which the maple…

CELEBRATE LIFE WITH OUR GREEK FRIENDS! Opa! (that’s the extent of my Greek phraseology). What a delightful pleasure visiting the grounds of ST. SPYRIDOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH in North Park, San Diego for their annual GREEK FESTIVAL.   Actually it is a huge community event boasting a host…

JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON Dreaming of some trendy Taiwanese bakery items and flavorful iced teas? Consider a stop at OH MY PAN BAKERY & TEA HOUSE in downtown Pasadena as a replenishment getaway. It’s a small establishment with other satellite locations as well. Friendly counter service rules the…

18 BEERS TAPPING AWAY “Somethin’ Sort of Grandish” is happening on East Grand in Escondido. It’s that time of year when many of us need to get our Irish on. So, I stake my pot of gold on O’SULLIVAN’S IRISH PUB. A pint of Guinness is right up my…

SPRUCE UP THIS CAFE A gorgeous facility. A scrumptious meal. Fine Service. A fully stocked bar for pre-show refreshments. What’s missing? An outstanding professional show. Our second visit to a CENTER STAGE production at their showplace in Fontana disappoints when compared with our first experience in SHREK world…

A BOTTOMLESS MIMOSA CAN BE SO STIMULATING Brunch at 3 CORNERS WINE SHOP & BISTRO today in Ocean Beach. Bottomless Mimosas…I’m in. Before the entree Susie Reese and I are feted with a plate of chocolate chip bread, cinnamon butter and fruit compote. Spectacular! Susie’s main dish includes…

WOULD YOU WALK A YARD FOR THIS BAR? Just need a small meal and perhaps a refreshing beverage before an evening event? Hmmm. We find ourselves in the Irvine area in this state of deprivation. The joint decision is to visit the YARD HOUSE, part of a national…