Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink en-us Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:15:11 -0800 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:15:11 -0800 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Oceansides-Food-Truck-Cook-off-139156714.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:37:59 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/FoodTruck1213002.jpg
The first annual food truck cook off celebrates the lifting of a food truck ban in Oceanside.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Jack-in-the-Box-Unveils-Bacon-Flavored-Milkshake-138924184.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:34:40 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/176*120/Bacon+Skillet.jpg
The "technically vegetarian" beverage isn't listed on the menu.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Valentines-Day-San-Diego-2012--138797704.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:30:04 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/valentinesdaysd123.jpg
Cupid is shooting his arrow straight through the heart of America's Finest City. Here are a few events lined up for those who are paired up, or rolling solo.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/san-diego-farmers-markets-fresh-food-138662134.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:58:26 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/strawberriesFMsd.jpg
Here's our picks for some of the best farmer's markets in San Diego throughout the week.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Bacon-Milkshake-san-diego-138686819.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:20:52 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/baconshaketake2.jpg
The Bacon Milkshake is a secret menu item available at select Jack in the Box locations.

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A look at what inspectors do when they find a problem in a restaurant’s kitchen that could threaten your health.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Magic-Johnson-Dines-in-SD-138530289.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:49:01 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/magicjohnsonsmash.JPG
A former NBA star dined at a San Diego burger joint Wednesday afternoon.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/On-Super-Bowl-Sunday-its-all-about-the-Pizza-138444209.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:35:28 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/pizza+new+haven+fest.jpg
Pizza sales for game day are expected to be in the millions.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Hillcrest-Smashburger-san-diego-burger-138343524.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:11:32 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Classic+Smash+w+Beer.jpg
Smashburger will be placing a new location in a prime location in Hillcrest.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/craft-beer-san-diego-brewery-party-138234784.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:49:36 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/178*120/beerfortaphunter.jpg
Craft beer fans invited to submit stories about their favorite experiences at San Diego breweries.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Breakfast-Hot-Spots-san-diego-brunch-138062388.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:18:35 -0800 SNOOZE: Hillcrest's new exclusively breakfast spot didn't stay a secret for long. The Colorado-based chain landed in San Diego to glowing reviews, hence the long lines. Tip? Check it out on a weekday.]]> http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/snoozebreak.jpg SNOOZE: Hillcrest's new exclusively breakfast spot didn't stay a secret for long. The Colorado-based chain landed in San Diego to glowing reviews, hence the long lines. Tip? Check it out on a weekday.]]>
Need a place to catch a morning meal? San Diego's breakfast joints are plentiful -- we've compiled a list of some of the yummiest spots.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Wangs-Opens-in-North-park--137791058.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:36:08 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/wangs_north_park.jpg
One of San Diego hippest neighborhoods is now that much exciting with the opening of a new restaurant and hangout.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/san-diego-restaurant-week-cheap-dinner-lunch-136965663.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:12:13 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/212*120/winesteakdinner.jpg
Restaurant Week is here and you don’t want to miss out on the great deals.

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Local speakeasy Noble Experiment -- located behind the restaurant Neighborhood in East Village -- has the perfect cure for your winter blues.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Food-Trucks-Gather-for-Meals-on-Wheels-135593823.html Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:31:42 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Food-Truck-Generic-Eat.jpg
A rainy afternoon didn’t dampen the spirit of the first San Diego Food Truck War Charity Challenge in Kearny Mesa.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Chipotle-san-diego-location-broadway-135532213.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:59:04 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/chipotle+004.jpg
Chipotle opens its doors in downtown San Diego on Dec. 14

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/The-Ultimate-Gingerbread-House/135322343 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:28:44 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_The_Ultimate_Gingerbread_House_120911_61_mezzn_722x406_2175068545.jpg
We are talking 300 pounds of dough, 400 pounds of icing and 18 pounds of chocolate.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/It-Takes-a-Village-to-Build-a-Village-135324038.html Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:42:40 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Gingerbread+Mountain+Village.jpg
‘Tis the season for building gingerbread houses. But this one takes the cake.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Chef-Daniel-Barron-Blue-Point-Coastal-Cuisine-Chef-of-the-Fest-134787183.html Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:56:02 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Chef-Barron-Blue-Coastal.jpg
Chef Daniel Barron of Blue Point Coastal Cuisine earned bragging rights and a bountiful prize package as "Chef of the Fest' for the 2011 San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival.

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Things to do around San Diego on the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

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People who want special turkeys are willing to pay the price this Thanksgiving. Organic, free-range, fresh birds are available if you are willing to pay for them.

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Locals ate and drank some of the best food around at the annual foodie event.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Candy-Baby-134275118.html Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:05:14 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Fluxx-blurbc.jpg
Fluxx invited DJ Cobra to preside over its Sweet Shoppe launch party.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/IHOP-Express-gaslamp-san-diego-134137533.html Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:21:50 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/179*120/pancakes+Final.jpg
The first urban IHOP Express is open for business in the Gaslamp district.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Troy-Johnson-San-Diego-Magazine--134127113.html Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:13:31 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/999sdmagparty2011.jpg
Well-known by San Diego foodies and fans of Food Network, Johnson vows to look for "weird, funky, creative, innovative plates of awesomeness.”

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Freebirds-burrito-san-diego-free-year-134074728.html Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:09:23 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/freebirdsline.jpg
Restaurant chain Freebirds World Burrito opened its first San Diego location at 3958 Fifth Ave. Thursday morning.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Thanksgiving-Meals-Ready-to-Go/134013908 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:11:09 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/228*120/turkey14.jpg
With Thanksgiving just a week away, local supermarkets and restaurants might come up with their own slogan... "Leave the cooking to us".

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/snooze-san-diego-breakfast-brunch-134003803.html Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:54:14 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/snoozebreak.jpg
The breakfast and brunch joint Snooze has plenty of classic dishes, along with a few fresh takes on the first meal of the day.

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iVoice's very own Sharon Rowley joins the Get Organized for the Holidays Community Challenge. Sharon shows us some great tips and tricks from this week's coach, Angela Matusik, and how she adds her own personal touch.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Mix-Master-Mikes-Urban-Splash-in-SD-133900033.html Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:09:13 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/210*120/Mix-Master-Mike.jpg
Mix Master Mike of Beastie Boys fame helps launch a thousand wine corks.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/starbucks-increase-coffee-price-tall-133929498.html Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:34:13 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/11.16-starbucks-cup.jpg
The Midwest, Hawaii, Pacific Northwest and Southern California have all been affected by a "price adjustment."

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Chef-Experiments-with-Marijuana-Wine/133832653 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:05:18 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Marijuana-leaf-1108.jpg
The federal government may say marijuana is illegal even with a medical marijuana card but that hasn't stopped one chef from experimenting with marijuana, creating what may be the next big food trend.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/SD-Explained_-Beer/133589903 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:24:52 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_SD_Explained_Beer_110911_80_mezzn_722x406_2166204098.jpg
Catherine Garcia and Andrew Donohue explain how beer has become such big business in San Diego. Get more from voiceofsandiego.org here.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/San-Diego-Beer-Week-brewery-133381998.html Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:02:00 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/180*120/generic-beer-2011.jpg
SDBW is hosting a plethora of events dedicated to the craft beer breweries of America's Finest City.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Biggest-Bake-SaleBig-Benefit-133374103.html Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:26:33 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/pie112.jpg
Pie in the Sky raises money for those in need

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/National-Sandwich-Day-san-diego-foodie-133195208.html Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:26:15 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/National+Sandwich+Day.jpg
It’s a good day for sandwich lovers, because Thursday is National Sandwich Day.

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Everything is cut fresh, but not everything they prepare is worth the same amount of money. Consumer Bob reports.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/chipotle-san-diego-burrito-132743743.html Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:08:40 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*155/chipotle+burrito2.jpg
Chipotle is continuing to expand, opening two San Diego locations by the end of the year.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Zagat-Releases-2012-Americas-Top-Restaurants-Survey--132546143.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:20:16 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/restaurant-tipping.jpg
San Diego tippers are among the least generous in the nation, according to a new survey.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/WORTH-THE-DRIVE-San-Diego-Wine-and-Food-Festival--132479548.html Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:03:18 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/180*120/Tangerine+jelly+sheet+over+lobster+and+crab+at+Nine-Ten.jpg
Get your taste buds ready for Thanksgiving.

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The cultural event will feature German food, drinks and performances.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/How-to-Take-Part-in-Taste-of-Coronado/131541148 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:14:54 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_How_to_Take_Part_in_Taste_of_Co_101111_39_mezzn_722x406_2151672467.jpg
Deann Brown joins Whitney Southwick to explain how you can be a part of Taste of Coronado this Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/San-Diego-Wineries/131346198 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:16:48 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/byob-wine-bottles.jpg
San Diego is home to an abundance of wineries, many which offer inexpensive deals on local wines.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Local-Restaurants-Face-Bankruptcy/131195343 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:16:52 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/dreamtaco.jpeg
Three chains in San Diego are on the financial ropes after filing for bankruptcy. Gene Cubbison reports.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Where-You-Can-Watch-Chef-Fabio-Cook-Gnocchi-130732103.html Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:36:42 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/212*120/Fabio-Viviani-thumb.jpg
If you're a fan of Bravo's "Top Chef" series, you've got to be a fan of Fabio.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/la-mesa-oktoberfest-beer--130866638.html Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:34:52 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/Oktoberfest_77220158_640x480.jpg
Food, entertainment and beer will be featured at this year's Oktoberfest in La Mesa.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Worlds-Largest-Margarita-130451833.html Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:07:18 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/216*120/summer-drink-lead.jpg
One salty sipper will be mixed in Las Vegas.

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