North County

Caipirinha ingredients at Texas de Brazil Churrascaria Steakhouse in Carlsbad

Texas de Brazil 1 year anniversary in Carlsbad California

03/06/2020 - 9:32pm

Texas de Brazil in Carlsbad celebrated its one year anniversary on March 6, 2020. The restaurant provides an experience of Brazilian barbecue meats grilled over charcoal, sliced by hand at your...

Tuna Nigiri at Wrench and Rodent in Oceanside

Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub - Oceanside, CA

02/13/2020 - 5:26pm

Wrench & Rodent has been on my TO-DO list for a long time! The restaurant is not only popular among sushi lovers but is also a proud member of Farm to Fork San Diego. That means they supports...

Cow welcome at Toast Gastrobrunch in Carlsbad

Toast Gastrobrunch - Carlsbad, CA

12/17/2019 - 2:00pm

If you like tasty breads with toppings, Toast Gastrobrunch offers several as well as other breakfast choices! I've noticed them on social media recently and had a mini-preview during this year's ...

Japanese yellowtail course during omakase at Too Sushi Project

Omakase at TOO Sushi Project - Carlsbad, CA

11/19/2019 - 7:11pm

Omakase has been on my to-do list for a while and I finally had the opportunity earlier this month! Too Sushi Project strives for the best quality seafood and other ingredients, which includes...

influencers at Grit Coffee in North City San Marcos

North City food and drink offerings - San Marcos, CA

06/14/2019 - 6:32pm

A few hours of exploration was in my weekend forecast at the new North City described as "An urban, mixed-use development in the heart of North County San Diego". I was able to join several social...

Meat plate at Texas de Brazil churrascaria in The Shoppes at Carlsbad

Texas de Brazil Churrascaria (Brazilian-American Steakhouse) - Carlsbad, CA

04/19/2019 - 12:28pm

Texas de Brazil recently opened at The Shoppes at Carlsbad and provides an upscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar. The only options...

Sunday brunch with single pass plates at Park 101 in Carlsbad CA

Park 101 Sunday brunch with barbecue - Carlsbad, CA

06/08/2018 - 4:24pm

It's not often we dine in Carlsbad but the new Park 101 recently kicked off a Sunday brunch. Who else is addicted to brunch like us? Thoughts of weekend eats which included Park 101's specialty...

Mediterranean flatbread at Nick and G's in Rancho Santa Fe, California

Nick & G's - Rancho Santa Fe, CA

10/06/2017 - 1:13pm

It's a long and winding road to Nick and G's but this new spot in Rancho Santa Fe is a destination to add to your foodie list. The restaurant serves Mediterranean and Italian food and is located...

Al Pastor taco at The Taco Stand in Encinitas

The Taco Stand Encinitas

06/02/2017 - 12:34pm

There are no shortages of taco spots in San Diego and at Oh-So Yummy, we've TKO'ed (taco style) on quite a few. During last year's Tacotopia, one of our favorite traditional tacos was the al...

smoked turkey breast sandwich at Barrel Republic in Carlsbad

Barrel Republic (Carlsbad)

01/11/2017 - 11:31pm

Our last dining out in 2016 turned out to be quite fun AND satisfying. I've already been experimenting with beer over the past year but this time I could be my own bartender.

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B' B' B' Bacon Burger at Slater's 50/50

Slater's 50/50 (San Marcos)

06/16/2016 - 10:11am

Dennis and I met up with two of our friends to celebrate some birthdays. They suggested Slater's 50/50 so I figured it would be a good time to use my giftcard. The appeal of Slater's is their...

Cape Rey sample at Foodie Fest Encinitas

Foodie Fest Encinitas 2016 - recap

06/10/2016 - 11:31am

This summer I was able to attend Foodie Fest Encinitas which celebrated sustainability and had demos, tastings, music, art, and a chef competition. The preview event was earlier that month with a...