Panna cotta, Italian for "cooked cream," is a gelatin-based dessert from Northern Italy. Not only does it taste delicious but it's gorgeous, served paired with fresh fruits, breads and garnishes. This recipe for a delicious burnt honey and vanilla bean panna cotta has a flavor profile similar to marshmallow.
Recipe: Achiote Cured Snapper Crudo
Crudo, meaning "raw" in Italian and Spanish, has been a staple in European fishing villages for generations. Increasingly its popularity is growing in the U.S. with more and more restaurant goers embracing this dish of raw fish dressed with oils, seasonings and the like. Here, California Modern Chef de Cuisine, Jonathan Bautista shares his recipe for spicy and delicious achiote cured snapper with serrano-pineapple broth, jicama, cucumber and herbs.
October 22, 2015
Tiki Takeover: 5 Essential Tiki Cocktail Recipes You Need to Try
Level2 Mixologist Stephen Kurnpinsky is back again with part two of our blog series dedicated to Tiki. Here he shares five essential Tiki cocktail recipes for you to try at your next themed party or any time you need a liquid vacation to the tropics.
September 10, 2015
Break Out the Glasses: 3 Wines To Sip During California Wine Month
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.
September 9, 2015
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
