The holidays are great, but beer makes everything better, including December’s most iconic condiment When it comes to familial gatherings during the holidays, many see the helix strains of DNA as … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Good Gravy
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Plates & Pints: Breakfast Republic
Like many families, every Easter mine congregates to enjoy each other’s company and a delicious brunch. This tradition is bolstered by the presence of champagne and mimosas, both of which I wholly … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Breakfast Republic
Plates & Pints: Food Smith
Societe Brewing’s Lorah Smith keeps her co-workers fed and her Facebook followers salivating Last year, I took a job at Kearny Mesa’s Societe Brewing Company. Having been a long-time fan of … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Food Smith
Plates & Pints: Regents Pizzeria
My first time visiting Regents Pizzeria, a semi-recently relocated and simultaneously revamped bar and restaurant in La Jolla’s UTC area, I came expecting one thing and one thing only – killer pizza. … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Regents Pizzeria
Plates & Pints: Barrel Republic
Over a career spanning decades, chef Michael Brown has opened a great many restaurants. Bringing so many concepts to life can easily lead to complacency or falling into a nearly robotic set of … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Barrel Republic
Plates & Pints: The High Dive
“Take off your shirt!” These words floated up to me as I stood on the first-story roof overlooking the patio at Bay Park’s High Dive Bar and Grill. The outdoor space was chock full of women, many of … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: The High Dive
Plates & Pints: Churchill’s Pub and Grille
It was whispered amongst members of the North County craft beer intelligentsia: It’s still a good place and all, but it’s…different. That’s what happens when a restaurant becomes an icon behind … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Churchill’s Pub and Grille
Plates & Pints: Barons Market
Behind the scenes at SoCal gourmet grocery chain Barons Market’s backroom beer-pairing session Grocery stores are built to provide a feast for the eyes within their spacious confines. Everywhere … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Barons Market
Plates & Pints: Thinking Outside the Bamboo Box
Sabuku Sushi brings craft beer and brewers into the sushi dining experience For years, taking in the American pastime meant pairing sacred ballpark fare—red hots, peanuts, popcorn and other stadium … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Thinking Outside the Bamboo Box
Plates & Pints: A Brassy Business Move
This column appears on pages 8 and 9 of the July 2012 print issue, which you can download or view here. A Brassy Business Move -- WineSellar and Brasserie adds craft beer to the mix with addition of … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: A Brassy Business Move