BO-beau Kitchen + bar

BO-beau Kitchen + bar is nothing less than a diamond in the rough, a jewel of fine French cuisine that is distinctive in its location as well as quality.

By Maria Desiderata Montana

Lively Fare

Entering the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad is a special experience, no matter what time of the year.

Article and food photos by Maria Desiderata Montana

Long Live the Steakhouse

Bentley’s Steak & Chop House identifies with many of its high-end peers, exuding a traditional, yet elegant, steakhouse charm, complete with classic dark mahogany tables dressed in white linens and a lavish lounge with a granite-top bar.

Article and Photos by Maria Desiderata Montana

Mustangs and Burros

Hidden behind an ivy-covered wall across from UCSD, the Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is a glorious throwback to the Old California haciendas, but sports a four-star luxury high above the sparkling Pacific.

Article and Food Images By Maria Desiderata Montana

Para-gourmet Activity

NEW IN TOWN: Something magic this way comes. Opened this past Halloween, SuperNatural Sandwiches is the prime spot for the unique and delicious.

Mission Possible

The phrase “healthy cuisine” often conjures images of granola, tasteless tofu or vegetables boiled down to unrecognizable colors. People picture fish, chicken and vegetarian dishes that are often high on health but low on taste.

By Amy McCualsky

Sweet Cheeks

Sweet Cheeks Baking Co. is a local company based in San Diego, owned and operated by leading ladies Elaine Ardizzone (a.k.a. “The Right Cheek”) and Chef Donna Cellere (“The Left Cheek”)

A Moveable Feast

Soft candlelight, melodious music and aromatic flowers are just supporting cast members to the real celebrity at important social or business gatherings. Even the stars sparkling in the inky sky cannot deter one’s gaze from the star here on earth—a sumptuous feast.

By Jeanne Ferris

The Great Sandwich Romance

The answer is the breezy community of Encinitas, where Nosh Delicatessen opened in September with the tenacity one might expect from a classically inspired deli. The rules are simple: It’s all about the meat.

By Whitney Butler

Desert Dining

After journeying all the way to the desert, sometimes you don’t want to travel any further for a nice meal. Luckily you don’t have to leave your hotel to enjoy some of Coachella Valley’s finest dining.

By Wayne McCollum