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Dining

  • Northern Bites
    As more new restaurants open, North Park continues to be a dining destination to watch

    There was a time, not so long ago, when North Park’s fine dining consisted of 99-cents-a-slice pizza places and drive-thru Mexican joints.

  • Out of the Game
    All-star chefs share recipes that'll help you score at tailgate parties

    We’ve all seen them, those culinary iconoclasts who incite jealously and curiosity among regular tailgaters by preparing eye-popping fare that seems better suited for VIP bashes than stadium parking lots.

  • Back to the Future
    Chef Amy Dibiase moves ahead by stepping into San Diego's past

    Everywhere she’s cooked, chef Amy DiBiase has upped her culinary cred, capitalizing on a classic French technique and the inherent flavors of her Mediterranean heritage.

  • The Fresh Man
    Chef Antonio Friscia's new menu has some serious sting

    Over the past half-decade, Downtown’s Stingaree has garnered nationwide attention for being a top-tier night club that serves up nights to remember to luxury-minded night owls.

  • Fare Play
    TV dinners get a grownup makeover in Hillcrest

    As a contestant on season five of Bravo’s Top Chef, Rich Sweeney made the most of his time on television. When creating the menu for his new Hillcrest restaurant, R Gang Eatery, he capitalized on the time he used to spend in front of the tube…

  • The Buddy System
    A Top Chef does more than get by with a little help from his friend

    In a a town where few culinary pros are known by name, chef and consummate extrovert Brian Malarkey has built a following both loyal and robust.

  • King of the Hill
    Carl Schroeder applies gourmet prowess to comfort food

    When local chefs are asked which San Diego chef they admire most, the majority of them respond with the same answer—Carl Schroeder.

  • San Diego House Music
    The Shout House