For those new to carnival cuisine, the majority is battered, deep fried, served on a stick and probably based on a dare. But this year, the San Diego County Fair introduces new sit-down dining and drinking experiences, healthy options and classic treats with a twist...

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The farm-to-table culinary movement is all the rage right now. San Diego makes it easy to hop on the trend, support local farms, engage in a sustainable environment and eat healthy, organic food with its diverse and generous offering of farmer’s markets across the county...

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Entering the trattoria from its romantic, street-side brick patio, patrons meet open surroundings and a sophisticated bar, market-place crates of wine perched high on shelves, dramatic woodwork, fresh baked bread served table-side in paper bags and folks feasting all around. As our waiter offered menu suggestions and engaged us with genuine interest, I smiled, "We're not at Olive Garden anymore" ...

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When you're having a serious cuisine craving, you don't want just a mediocre meal from your standard go-to restaurant. You desire something new that arouses and satiates your palate from the first savory aperitif to the last sweet morsel on your dessert plate. Welcome to Whisknladle, a five-month-old eatery established in honor of comfort food, located in downtown La Jolla...

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As much as I love tofu salads and ahi poke, let’s be honest, who really eats like that during football season? Not I and neither should you. So bring out the burgers and beer because it’s time to get your grub on...

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In today’s day and age, tea has evolved in its variety and flavors to become one of the most popular and healthiest beverages in the world. From White, Green and Oolong teas, to flower, fruit, and herb infused blends, the types of flavors and aromas are quite literally limitless. In recent years, we have seen a surge in the popularity of tea rooms, bars, and shops, across the country and sure enough San Diego hasn’t skipped a beat getting in tune with this long-lasting trend.

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The best restaurants in town shine gold and gorgeous on New Year’s Eve, boasting celebratory multi-course holiday menus with complimentary champagne toasts. Forget rules and responsibility; New Year’s Eve is the night to toast to the past and look forward to the future. When counting down to the midnight hour, plan how you’ll be feasting at these San Diego restaurants.

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Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for the blessings of the year, appreciate the company of loved ones and, most importantly, a time to pass the turkey gravy and get busy on the beautiful pile of stuffing sitting before you. For young professionals not going home for the holidays, hard working mothers who deserve a break, and those visiting San Diego to escape harsh winter weather elsewhere, we’re bringing you the ultimate guide to 2011 Thanksgiving at San Diego restaurants, served on Thu...

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When dining out this fall, dare to break your routine at these new San Diego restaurants. From Sessions Public to Searsucker, Craft & Commerce, Banker's Hill Bar + Restaurant, Analog, Barfly and Maria Maria, these new foodie hot spots are...

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Barfly is a brand new all-encompassing lifestyle venue that brings the best of Prospect inside, and is served with a side of breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hour and a variety of entertainment options. Never before has La Jolla been home to a true neighborhood restaurant and bar before Barfly landed in the scene in August 2010...

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John Garcia, who recently took over the kitchen at The Restaurant at W San Diego, grew up with culinary culture in his blood and although he never went to culinary school, he has worked side-by-side with some of the most celebrated chefs in the world and just returned home from cooking at the James Beard House...

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There are budget savvy and convenient ways to learn how bring that extra BAM to the kitchen — without so much as leaving your own neighborhood. The following is a selection of some of our favorite cooking schools that offer unique culinary experiences in casual environments, and are taught by some of San Diego’s very own local celebri-chefs...

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