A GOSSIP SESSION WITH FREDA
Hi, it’s Freda (she/her) from Gossip Grill in Hillcrest. The ongoing joke is that I’m going to legally change my name to “Freda from Gossip.” It’s my identity that I’m extremely proud of, especially when I run into people out of town, out of our city or even out of our state, and they will recognize […]
CULINARY CELEBRATIONS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
by tony reverditto RESTAURANT WEEK SAN DIEGO RESTAURANT WEEK San Diego Restaurant Week (SDRW), presented by the California Restaurant Association, is set to transform the city into a vibrant landscape of culinary delights. This gastronomic extravaganza extends its reach across over 30 neighborhoods, featuring over 100 restaurants that serve as the heartbeat of their respective […]
SURF’S UP FOR THE CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL HUNTINGTON BEACH
by tony reverditto I have been to many wine and food festivals over the years and the California Wine Festival is definitely my favorite, with access to hundreds of premium California wines and regional craft brews. California’s 20 year old premier wine festival returns to Huntington Beach for two days of oceanfront tasting events on […]
HEAVEN IN HELL!
HARRAH’S RESORT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JUST GOT FUNNER WITH HELL’S KITCHEN by tony reverditto Just over four years ago, at a silent auction, I won a stay at Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Valley Center. We had so much fun that we have been going once a month ever since. With a Caesars Reward Card, you […]
SUMMIT HOUSE RESTAURANT – A PINNACLE OF FINE DINING
SUMMIT HOUSE RESTAURANT – A PINNACLE OF FINE DINING by tony reverditto – For those of you who may not have heard of the Summit House Restaurant, it is a marvelous fine dining establishment and event venue that opened in 1991. Known for its astounding architecture and panoramic views, this gem serves up thoughtful “Old […]
SAN DIEGO RESTAURANT WEEK: A Fresh Take (And Taste) During First-Ever Springtime Celebration
by rage staff With over a year now of varying regulations for restaurant operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants have endured extreme financial and emotional losses. The National Restaurant Association reports that 110,000 restaurants have closed nationwide during the shutdown. That is one out of every six dining establishments. At the height […]
EXPLORE GLOBAL CUISINE: ORANGE COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK 2021 IS IN A WORLD OF ITS OWN
by rage staff To say that it has been a challenging time for the restaurant industry is a colossal understatement, and the Orange County Restaurant Association has come up with some new creative ways to give local restaurants a boost. It has always been the association’s mission to showcase and celebrate local restaurants, restaurateurs and […]
GAME ON! DINE DIEGO MAKES DINING INTERACTIVE
Dine Diego hits the San Diego scene this Fall for a blowout month of dining deliciousness. The one-time only Dine Diego will run Tuesday, September 15 through Thursday, October 15 and will feature a diverse line- up of top San Diego eateries showcasing their safe dining offerings for alfresco, to go and in-house promotions. Dine […]
TIME TO UNWIND AND UNCORK: ORANGE COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK REINVENTED
The restaurant industry has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. So many restaurants are struggling during these unprecedented times. With limitations such as outdoor dining only, many restaurants lacking patios or outdoor space are fighting to survive. Some of these eateries are depending on take-out and delivery to stay afloat. This […]
THREE GENERATIONS STRONG: The Legacy of Avila’s El Ranchito Restaurants
by tony reverditto – Once upon a time in 1966, Salvador and Margarita Avila began a courageous journey with a modest $2,000 investment and a collection of Mama Avila’s recipes. Little did they know that the first Huntington Park location would spawn multiple locations over the decades and become one of Southern California’s most beloved […]
