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What started out as a family business back in Santa Barbara, has lured David Petrini right back into the fold. David moved all over the place trying to realize his dream and somehow San Diego is where it all came … Continue reading →

Location, location, location. What this boutique lacks in space it fully makes up for it in the fact that it is in the most fun section of San Diego, Little Italy. The San Diego Italy Cultural Center is right across … Continue reading →

Urban Bar & Grill is part of the “Dining on 5th” restaurant group that also has 3 other restaurants on 5th Ave. in The Gaslamp Quarter. Chianti, La Fiesta, Ocean Room. Hopefully I will be invited to come back and … Continue reading →

I am going to have to come back and try the food, so this review will be short and sweet. There is so much activity happening in the Gaslamp Quarter, nite clubs, live music, comedy, and things in between. But … Continue reading →

Our very gracious hostess Ann made everything lovely. She is so fun, gregarious and happy, it just rubs off on you. She prides herself on treating you like family when you’re staying at her Bed and Breakfast. This is a … Continue reading →

I always have a favorite in my restaurant experiences when I take these trips. Davanti Enoteca would have to be mine. It’s just the way they do everything here, it’s all very special, and each dish is just remarkable. They … Continue reading →

The one thing Old Town San Diego has is lots of restaurants and bars, some of which serve just plain old bar food, and others, classic Mexican food. Inside the Old Town Historic state park lie’s a unique Mexican Restaurant. … Continue reading →

What can you say about a hotel that has been consistently in business for the last 200 years? The Cosmopolitan’s history goes back to a man named Juan Lorenzo Bandini, one of San Diego’s pioneers who settled there in the … Continue reading →

I originally went for a tasting at Nonna’s of Italy back in December of 2011. Oscar was kind enough and invited me back to see what‘s new at Nonna’s. I tried a lot of new things and was completely happy. … Continue reading →

I went to their grand opening 4 years ago, but would never have thought that this charming restaurant would have evolved into a serious culinary competitor. From the Bols winning cucumber martini to their outstanding ravioli appetizer, this place will … Continue reading →