PhotosEasily the most recognized staple of a panadería, or Mexican bakery, is the concha. It's named after the Spanish word for "seashell" for a couple of reasons: one, because the sweet roll is topped with …
April 9, 2025
Articles by Ian Anderson
Tus Chefs Favoritas make conchas to rival donuts
Diving into the sensational snakehead and sauerkraut soup of Fish With You
"More than 2500 Stores in 360 cities," announces a mural on the wall of newly arrived Convoy restaurant Fish With You. That would make San Diego rather late to the welcoming line for this juggernaut …
April 2, 2025
Bock Bar and Biersal revive a favorite beer haunt
I've spent a lot of hours in this room. Except not quite this room.PlaceBiersal Kitchen1521 30th St., San DiegoIt's been more than four years since flames consummated the decline and fall of Hamilton's Tavern, the …
March 27, 2025
What makes humble Beyer Deli San Diego's top sandwich-maker?
A few weeks ago, I started searching around Reddit, Yelp, and other sites in an effort to put together a list of standout local delis. Mostly, I just like a good sandwich. But now, I …
March 18, 2025
If it's Encinitas, This Musubi Love
It's less like visiting a restaurant, and more like going on a foodie scavenger hunt: drive on Vulcan Avenue toward Leucadia until you reach the Beacons Townhomes. Take the alley to the left of the …
March 13, 2025
Pha Khao Lao serves San Diego's next great noodle soup
It didn't used to be the case that I spent much time distinguishing neighborhoods such as Rolando Park or Redwood Village. Time was, I might go looking for food in these areas once or twice …
February 28, 2025
Bisbas Restaurant surprises with big portions and Somali flavors
Surprises were easier to come by before the internet. In most cases these days, by time I sit down to try a new restaurant, I've already researched its menu, read online reviews, and scoured photos …
February 12, 2025
La Familia Restaurant & Bar
Video:FEAST!: La Familia Restaurant & BarCount me among the many disheartened when Logan Avenue favorite ¡Salud! Tacos closed last summer, reportedly over a lease dispute. Tacos-wise, Barrio Logan will be fine—especially if Las Cuatro Milpas …
February 6, 2025
Cocina 35 Brunch: chilaquiles, bougainvillea, and a view
Video:FEAST!: Cocina 35 Brunch: chilaquiles, bougainvillea, and a viewPickled red onions, sliced avocados, and crispy tortillas smothered in spicy salsa. These are the images that used to pop into my head when I thought of …
January 29, 2025