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"Top Chef” toque Frank "The Bull" Terzoli has selected San Diego for his latest project. Set in a historical 100-year-old house on University Avenue, The Big Easy will feature Creole French food, and Terzoli’s interpretation of the best of the South. We can smell the beignets already! Lunch means crawfish and gator po' boys, chicken potpies and smoked beef brisket. Dinner---think steak Diane and gumbo. Terzoli loves rustic comfort food so expect big plates and homey spicy dishes. The Big Easy, 127 University Ave., Hillcrest, CA 92103, 619-294-3279.
The Counter has come to Carlsbad so North County folk can go create their favorite burger and experiment with the incredible abundance of accoutrements, as they claim to offer 312,120 different burger combinations, "making every burger as unique as each customer." Beyond the myriad cheeses and veggies choices, more unusual options include apricot sauce, dried cranberries, fried egg, and grilled pineapple. Lovely sweet potato fries and a tasty key lime pie for dessert. Good music and fun scene. The Counter, 1923 Calle Barcelona, San Diego, CA 92009, 760 652 5480.
The Broken Yolk Café, a favorite breakfast spot in Pacific Beach, has opened a sister location downtown at 355 Sixth Avenue. Egg lovers will appreciate the 30 omelet selections. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, which celebrates comfort foods, is served Sunday through Thursday from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Late-nighters will appreciate the 24-hour service Friday and Saturday. The Broken Yolk Café, 355 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101, 619-338-9655.
Rancho Santa Fe's Delicias Announces New Wine Cellar
Delicias will debut its 5,000 bottle wine cellar this March. Advanced Sommelier, Jesse Rodriguez, formerly of The French Laundry, consulted on the selections of wines with an emphasis on domestics along with marquis producers from Europe. Prices range from $50 to $150 along with select bottles with higher price points up to $5,000. With 880 selections, guest will find myriad of choices to pair with chef Michael Knowles' fresh California cuisine. Delicias, 6106 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, 858-756-8000.
Aphrodisiacs Highlight the Menu at Mille Fleurs
In addition to their special three-course Valentine's Day dinner, Mille Fleurs will offer a a special aphrodisiac menu during the entire month of February. Chef Martin Woesle has created dishes with ingredients to inspire love, including hot and cold asparagus in blood orange Hollandaise; blonde oysters on ice with red ogo and champagne mignonette; shaved fennel salad with almonds and lavender honey; and mousse au chocolate with sautéed bananas and Meyers rum sauce. Mille Fleurs
Alchemy Presents the “Farm to Office” Lunch Catering
South Park's Alchemy Restaurant has started catering lunch offering a "Farm to Office" menu for orders with a $50 minimum. The best seasonal ingredients from local and regional farms are transformed in the Alchemy kitchen and delivered straight to the office. Their mixed grain salad features couscous, red quinoa, bulgur wheat, lemon vinaigrette, feta, grape tomatoes and crispy carrots, while the "Elvis Presley" sandwich is a fun haute play on PBJ with peanut butter, sweet plantain, Berkshire bacon and toasted brioche. Orders must be placed by 5:00 pm for delivery the following day. Alchemy Restaurant, 1503 30th St., San Diego, CA 92102, 619-255-0616.
New Bar Menu Offers Affordable Gourmet Plates at JRDN
JRDN Restaurant's bar & lounge has a new "Loungin' Around" menu with chef-selected gourmet appetizers for $9 per plate. Think lobster mac-n-cheese, steamed mussels with chorizo or tasty sliders served three ways (Kobe, bbq pork and portobellos). Enjoy retro sippers like cherry vanilla-infused vodka with coke or a chili-mango margarita for a like fiery kick. JRDN also has their "so raw" bar with sustainable seafood delicacies like Maine lobster, Alaskan king crab, oysters on the half shell, sashimi and jumbo prawns. On Thursdays, this menu is 50% off from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. JRDN Restaurant, Tower23, 723 Felspar St., San Diego, CA 92109, 858-270-5736.
"Suite Sundays" & Deals at the Sè San Diego
Suite & Tender is hosting happy hour all day long on Sundays. On its "Suite Sunday," cocktails and appetizers ring in at half price, not to mention its festive $20 bottomless glasses of wine. San Diego Symphony-goers seeking a post concert bite will receive a 10 percent discount when they show their ticket stub or proof of a season ticket at Suite & Tender. In addition, the restaurant will host a Tokyo-inspired New Year's Eve celebration with a four-course meal with wine pairings and Gobo drummers. Partiers have two choices of how to ring in the new decade with DJs enlivening the pool deck and a live band in the ballroom. For dinner reservations, party tickets or hotel package information call 619-515-3000. Suite & Tender, Sè San Diego, 1047 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101, 619-515-3003.
Get Happy at Red Marlin
Hit the pleasant terrace of Red Marlin for the daily happy hour from 3 p.m.-5 p.m., which features $5 cocktails and sweeping views of Mission Bay, the marina and sunsets over the Pacific. Appetizers like seared tuna tataki or crispy calamari are discounted as well. A two-for-one menu features garlic shrimp, barbecue wings and savory dips like roasted garlic aioli. Red Marlin, Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina, 1441 Quivira Rd., San Diego, CA 92109, 858-221-4868.
Michael McDonald has landed in San Diego as the new the executive chef at Top of the Market, the upscale restaurant above the popular downtown Fish Market. Previously, he helmed Dakota and 25 Degrees at The Hollywood Roosevelt hotel. Enjoy fresh catch, spectacular views and an exciting new menu by McDonald with dishes like a lovely loup de mer with baby artichokes, white beans, pancetta and white asparagus relfecting his creativity and culinary touch. Top of the Market, 750 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101, 619-232-3474.
Loews Coronado Bay Resort is pleased to announce that their most decorated corporate chef, Marc Ehrler, has decided to settle in and make San Diego his permanent home. A Master Chef of France, Ehrler will command the kitchen and culinary operations of the resort, including their fine-dining eatery Mistral. Mistral, Loews Coronado Bay Resort, 4000 Coronado Bay Rd., Coronado, CA 92118, 619-424-4000.
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