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Vintana’s strong flavors knock you out
Too many ingredients don’t always equal a dish that works Oink and Moo is a tasty little Fallbrook barbecue joint
Oink and Moo is a tasty little Fallbrook barbecue joint Still searching for a decent breakfast
Longboarder Café has mediocre scrambles, tasty machaca In-house dough, out-of-state sausage at Crust
Goodness-packed pies and piadinas with guts Dining at Tip Top Meats is no delicate affair
German delights and your go-to North County butcher Don’t fear the flan at Azafran
Humble Cuban eats in a romantic, ramshackle setting Bessie’s 1929 Café has easy, vintage charm
Oceanside restaurant’ serves up simple breakfasts and monster burgers Skip the pastries at Dos Palmas Panadería & Grill
Go right for the good Mexican grub Art and lunch at Café des Artistes
Cheesy panini and non-cheesy artwork share space in Fallbrook Philly Frank’s knocks you out
Cheese steaks and other Rocky-approved treats await in San Marcos

Friday, June 14,2013
North Fork

Organic tacos and funky roots at Haggo’s

In Leucadia, healthy, non-GMO options taste great, if a bit crunchy

By Jenny Montgomery

As long as Leucadia keeps nurturing little patches of quirkiness like Haggo's Organic Tacos (1114 N. Coast Hwy. 101), I think my sidewalk-eschewing, new-agey former hometown will remain firmly connected to its funky roots.

Friday, May 31,2013
North Fork

Dig the Euro vibe of Real Food & Spirits

Thin-crust pizza, bistro fare and gelato make for a tasty Solana Beach locale

By Jenny Montgomery

If you've ever wanted to walk straight into a Restoration Hardware catalog, Real Food & Spirits is the place for you.

Friday, May 17,2013
North Fork

The Flying Pig embodies Oceanside’s funky side

Small plates are excellent, and the service makes you feel like a friend

By Jenny Montgomery

The Flying Pig (626 S. Tremont St.) just notched its two-year anniversary—and it's definitely hit its stride.

Friday, May 3,2013
North Fork

Box’d is a bike-friendly, sunny place to lounge

Carlsbad shipping-container’s food is fine; it’s the picnic atmosphere that’s a winner

By Jenny Montgomery

Box'd has taken over the corner of State Street and Carlsbad Village Drive (430 Carlsbad Village Drive). It's not so much a restaurant as a shipping container and a large patch of soft, artificial turf.

Thursday, April 18,2013
North Fork

Spring’s in bloom at Iris Food & Spirits

Great food and dangerous cocktails, perched on a lagoon in southern Del Mar

By Jenny Montgomery

Iris occupies a busy little twist of residential road at the southern end of Del Mar (2334 Carmel Valley Road); if it didn't sit just west of Interstate 5, we'd call it Carmel Valley.

Saturday, April 6,2013
North Fork

Dog House Diner brings tasty dogs to the Depot

Fries are perfect, and the menu has a frank for everyone in this Encinitas parking lot

By Jenny Montgomery

Some days, the quest to find a cool place to eat (and a fun place to write about) involves getting in my car and driving directly to the next place on my “gotta try” list.

Friday, March 15,2013
North Fork

Chandler’s has a great location, but that’s about it

Prices are too high and food too mediocre at Carlsbad restaurant

By Jenny Montgomery

I had such high hopes for Chandler's Restaurant and Lounge. There it sits, facing the bright, blue ocean, separated from the sand by a particularly fast section of Highway 101.

Friday, February 15,2013
North Fork

Nutmeg raises the bar for suburban eateries

Soups, sammies and baked goods are creative and tasty at new Poway café

By Jenny Montgomery

Sometimes, I get an email telling me that "this café serves everybody—not JUST Sabre Springs Swingers!" Nutmeg Bakery & Café in Poway? You had me at swingers.

Friday, February 1,2013
North Fork

Panca Rotisserie serves slow-cooked Peruvian deliciousness

Oceanside eatery’s Chicharron sandwich is exceptional, but don’t skip the chicken

By Jenny Montgomery

If you’re looking for a more relaxed atmosphere with no diminishment in quality of food, grab a casual lunch or dinner at Panca Peruvian Rotisserie in Oceanside.

Friday, January 18,2013
North Fork

Oink and Moo is a tasty little Fallbrook barbecue joint

By Jenny Montgomery

You don’t need me to tell you that Fallbrook, way up in the northern reaches of the county, isn’t exactly where the foodies flock.