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Julia’s Vegetarian Restaurant is busier than ever and there are good reasons why.

Mar 12, 2020

"There aren’t many places where I can eat anything on the entire menu!”

Simple barbecue has kept a Chualar pitmaster going.

Mar 5, 2020

Pitmaster Gary Nana had been up all night tending to his smoker, preparing meat and some 300 of his signature baked potatoes for a charity event in Marina. When we dropped in that afternoon – a Saturday – he had ribs on the smoker, timed for another event, a retirement party that evening.

An extensive menu at a Vietnamese restaurant spotlights big plates and comfort food.

Feb 27, 2020

You may look at me funny when I tell you that Thanh Loi Noodles is no different than any American diner. But consider the glittering neon lights outlining the edges of the windows. There are some random paintings on the wall and knick-knacks that don’t really signal any specific cuisine. The…

For a small restaurant, Evelin’s takes you around the world.

Feb 20, 2020

It’s hard not to come away from Evelin’s Restaurant pleasantly… well, confused might be the right word.

Carmel Poke Co. gives you many ways to play with your food, with quality as the base.

Feb 13, 2020

Fast. Casual. Affordable. Healthy. Laidback Hawaiian surfer food translates surprisingly well in a world where everyone is go-go-go. Poke can also afford to be affordable, with a kitchen of only rice, veggies and some fish. And with such simple, fresh ingredients, each meal is the definition…

Despite a long history as a fine dining destination, The Sardine Factory can have fun.

Feb 6, 2020

Nothing ever changes at The Sardine Factory, right? The abalone bisque was President Ronald Reagan’s favorite. The veal cardinal – well that’s been on the menu since 1968.