September marks the start of prime time harvesting season for California winemakers. Even if you’re not planning a visit to wine country, you can still celebrate the harvest. Here are three of our favorite local wines that showcase the quality and broad range of wine styles in California. Break out your stemware and start sipping.
The Best Wines for Summertime Sipping
Many of our guests ask for wine recommendations as their dining interests turn to lighter fare during the summer. Here's what we keep stocked.
August 27, 2015
Tiki: That Time a Cocktail Started an American Cultural Experience
Tiki. The word conjures a wide array of visuals, smells and tastes, from fresh pineapple to fake waterfalls and little umbrellas. But where did this movement come from? What makes this cultural phenomenon so distinctly American? Why the Hawaiian shirt craze? Mixologist Stephen Kurnpinsky takes you on a crash course devoted to Tiki.
August 12, 2015
A Beginner's Guide to Foraging in San Diego
Have you ever heard of foraging? Are you interested in trying it out? We share the do's and don'ts for the beginner forager, along with some wild foods to look for right here in San Diego.
July 17, 2015
In Search of the Proper Tortilla – Part II
In Part One, the importance of corn quality and what it means to the making of a proper tortilla was explored. This second installment delves into the process, which appears simple on the surface but is surprisingly complex.
June 16, 2015
Recipe: Chipotle, Lettuce, Tomato & California Avocado Sandwich
June is California Avocado Month which means it's the perfect time to showcase sandwiches made even better with California avocados. Check out this easy, flavorful and delicious chipotle and avocado sandwich recipe by Chef Trey Foshee developed for the California Avocado Commission (CAC).
June 9, 2015
Recipe: Achiote Grilled Fish Sandwich with California Avocado and Roasted Pineapple-Jalapeño Spread
June is California Avocado Month which means it's the perfect time to enjoy a "California-Style" sandwich. Check out this spicy and sweet achiote grilled fish sandwich recipe Chef Trey Foshee developed for the California Avocado Commission (CAC) and view more California avocado-inspired dishes.
June 9, 2015
Recipe: Cranberry Orange Muffins
California Modern Pastry Chef, Lori Sauer, shares her recipe for moist and flavorful cranberry orange muffins—the perfect combination of tartness and sweetness for breakfast or a mid-morning snack.
May 28, 2015
Recipe: Two-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
Indulge in a delicious, decadent dessert that requires only two ingredients to make! The perfect chocolate mousse recipe for special occasions or a weeknight treat.
May 28, 2015
Baking Basics: 8 Sweet Rules
Many have said that cooking is an art and baking is a science. But, you don't have to go back to school to make an amazing dessert. California Modern Pastry Chef, Lori Sauer, shares her top baking tips, tricks and techniques.
May 18, 2015
