by Mijune on February 14, 2013 · 1 comment
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I could eat a bar of chocolate and 75 oysters (which I’ve done before) and not feel lovey dovey, or I can eat one amazing dish that makes me want to kick the table and throw the plate across the room. Here are my top 10 orgasmic dishes of this year!
by Mijune on January 21, 2013 · 4 comments
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The menu I had was the Chef’s Tasting Menu which I enjoyed, but I was hoping to try more of his vegetarian items. Chef Foshee’s cooking style is very natural, delicate and light. The presentation was near flawless and he is certainly an artist as much as he is a chef.
by Mijune on January 20, 2013 · 3 comments
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The desserts were a highlight and I’d come back for that alone. Executive Chef Trey Foshee and Pastry Chef Lori Huffman create artistic dishes that are very forward in thought and simply put, they are both very current with ideas in food. This is a continuation of California Modern – Chef’s Tasting Menu (Part 3/3).
by Mijune on January 19, 2013 · 4 comments
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The menu I had was the Chef’s Tasting Menu which I enjoyed, but I was hoping to try more of his vegetarian items. Chef Foshee’s cooking style is very natural, delicate and light. It was creative and very progressive in thought. This is a continuation of California Modern – Chef’s Tasting Menu (Part 2/3).
by Mijune on January 17, 2013 · 3 comments
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San Diego is more tacos, burgers and gastropub than it is truffles, steak and white tablecloth, but that is not to say it doesn’t have a sophisticated market to feed. I came to California Modern at George’s on the Cove for Chef’s Tasting Menu which features modern Californian cuisine. Part 1/3.
by Mijune on January 9, 2013 · 4 comments
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The restaurant is actually named after chef’s pet pig “Carnitas”. The man owns a pig and his menu revolves around pork. It might sound odd, but it makes sense. You can rest assured that he respects his animals sourcing from sustainable and ethical farms and does the pig justice with his menu.
by Mijune on January 3, 2013 · 5 comments
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In a food competitive State like California San Diego doesn’t portray itself as the culinary leader or a “foodie city”, but it’s beautiful and affordable and very laid back. There are certainly some great restaurants and cool neighbourhoods, but for the most part it is a place to just relax (ideally with a craft beer).
by Mijune on January 2, 2013 · 8 comments
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It was an impromptu trip to California and I spent most of my time in San Diego with another quick side trip to Los Angeles (LA). I’ve been to California several times, but it’s just such a massive state and each area is so different in terms of the culinary scene. Here is a highlight of San Diego – Part 1.
