From choosing the right restaurant to picking the perfect recipe and styling your home in soft candlelight, creating a romantic mood for Valentine’s Day dinner isn’t always as easy as it appears. Chef Dan Moody, AKA The RelationChef, is a local authority on relationship-related cooking concepts. His passion for relationships and cooking, and the undeniable connection between the two, make Chef Moody our go-to source for romantic Valentine’s Day dining advice...

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This year, I refuse to let you settle for artificial mediocrity. Word to the wise: Andre Champagne is strictly for high school prom. Instead, think ahead and pick up a delicious bottle of Wilson Creek’s signature Almond Champagne made fresh in Temecula Valley...

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Why settle for salmon when you can indulge in a delectable dish of Veal Tongue, Baked Escargot, Bison Tartare, Lamb Meatballs, Charred Bone Marrow or Free Range Buffalo Stew? San Diego restaurants boast an abundance of daring dishes this season...

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While See’s Candy is a safe bet to satisfy your sapid and sugar-induced taste buds, San Diego is home to many other local sweet spots that offer the ultimate in decadent desserts. From cute cupcakeries such as Cups in La Jolla and Cupcakes Squared in Point Loma, to heavenly dessert havens such as Chocolat in the Gaslamp Quarter and Extraordinary Desserts in Hillcrest, the time has come to award your buds with the treats they really deserve...

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If you’re anything like me and Lean Cuisine and a microwave is your idea of a quality home-cooked meal, it’s probably time for you to broaden your horizons. No, I’m not suggesting you should try out to become the Next Food Network Star or throw yourself into the lion’s den also known as Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen, but there are many budget savvy and convenient ways to reinvent your culinary skills...

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Part restaurant, bar and art gallery, Alchemy introduces local foodies to a whole new flavor while carving out its niche as San Diego’s most eclectic neighborhood restaurant. The urban space was custom designed by local sculptor, Todd Williams, and boasts a sophisticated interior atmosphere with expansive open windows, a concrete bar and dining tables made from reclaimed oak and steel as well as a signature floor-to-ceiling winding stainless steel tree sculpture, personally made by Williams...

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We all appreciate great sliders, but what will really blow your mind is West Coast's two signature home-cooked classics: Mac ‘n’ Cheese du Jour and Tavern Chicken ‘n’ Waffle. This oh-so-delicious large-and-in-charge order of Mac ‘n’ Cheese changes every day depending on the Chef’s mood and ingredient preferences and will make you reminisce over family casserole dinners, in a good way. And where do I even start with the heaven-sent Chicken ‘n’ Waffle?

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In order to fully understand and appreciate the MerK’s diverse menu of rustic Italian favorites, we sat down with Executive Chef Brian Rutherford. From his personal inspiration and his favorite three courses to the infamous Chocolate Pig and ghosts in the kitchen, we’re here to give you the inside scoop on the Keating Hotel’s scrumptious Italian bistro...

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And so it wasn’t their memory-evoking pastel powers that captivated Michelle’s attention. Cups La Jolla was formed out of the strategy to create something different that would enable her to excel in one area rather than forever fighting to always do it all. And if you’re going to stick to just one item, wouldn’t you choose cupcakes, too?...

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San Diego makes it easy to support local farms, engage in a sustainable environment and eat healthy, organic food with its diverse offering of Farmer’s Markets located all across the County. From the laid-back ambiance of Newport Avenue in OB and local chefs specialties at Little Italy’s Mercato to farm-fresh produce at La Jolla’s Open Aire Market, and an eclectic array of unique commodities at Oceanside’s Sunset Market, San Diego has all the bases covered when it comes to quality local Farm...

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