Restaurant Reviews
Waffle head
By Frank Sabatini Jr. Not long after Terryl Gavre opened Cafe 222 a few blocks west of the Gaslamp Quarter...
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Bang-up meals from a trusted, Sicilian family
By Frank Sabatini Jr. Complimentary house-made potato chips dusted in Parmesan cheese are the first clue the Sicilian-inspired meals you’re...
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The stage was set for the formal British ritual many of us mistakenly call “high tea.”
By By Frank Sabatini Jr. Crystal chandeliers twinkled overhead. Buttoned-up servers stood attentively on the sidelines. And a harpist perched...
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No bloat, no guilt
By Frank Sabatini Jr. It is one of the largest mall restaurants in San Diego County, and with a menu...
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For the love of Joey
Himmelberg’s in the East Village is a shining example of how caring humans invest their time and money into preserving...
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Terror, lunch and a crazy milkshake
I was drawn by the prospect of seeing a matinee movie in the lap of luxury, and then washing down...
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Celebrating the aging process
Lou & Mickey’s is a well-established chophouse that recently incorporated a dry-aging room into its handsome, classic atmosphere. Visible to...
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Help yourself to the beer
In keeping with the sleek, industrial elan of East Village, the latest eating and drinking establishment arrives with something others...
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Big, bold and meaty
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, San Diego’s latest luxury steakhouse, is for splurging.
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Breaking records
It is nearly certain that on Jan. 15, The Whiskey House will receive certification for possessing the largest commercial inventory...
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