<![CDATA[NBC 7 San Diego - San Diego Food and Drink, Nightlife, Bars, and Restaurants ]]> Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 03:48:23 -0700 Thu, 23 May 2013 03:48:23 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations <![CDATA[Gloriously Unhealthy Fair Foods ]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Gloriously-Unhealthy-Fair-Foods--94278454.html Wed, 22 May 2013 20:22:29 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/121008+Corn+Dog+Kidnapping.jpg
Our homage to the fabulously fried food we'll enjoy at this year's fair.

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]]> <![CDATA[What To Do This Weekend]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Weekend-Events-for-Dec-28-30-184842421.html Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:23:42 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/weekendgeneric1.jpg
With the end of the year just around the corner, celebrate some of the last bits of holiday events this weekend.

]]> <![CDATA[Cheaper Menus Rolled Out for Fast Food]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Cheaper-Menus-Rolled-Out-for-Fast-Food/206063031 Sat, 04 May 2013 10:38:11 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/vlcsnap-2013-05-03-20h48m47s231.png
Some fast food chains may lower their prices soon. NBC 7 reporter Consumer Bob talks to SDSU marketing professor George Belch about what it means for people who dine out.

]]> <![CDATA[Best After-Show Grub?]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/San-Diegos-Late-Night-Grub-202427251.html Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:07:07 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/240*120/Lucha.jpg
SoundDiego picks out 15 hot spots to get good eats after a show.

]]> <![CDATA[Things to Do This Weekend]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Things-to-Do-This-Weekend-Dec-22-23-184521031.html Sat, 22 Dec 2012 10:38:30 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Snowman1_1221.jpg
It’s the last weekend before Christmas and there are plenty of jolly, festive things happening around San Diego.

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Join host Ali Fedotowsky as we take a look back at some of the best foodie moments on 1st Look this year.

]]> <![CDATA[Rare Belgian Beer Sold in San Diego]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Westvleteren-12-belgian-beer-san-diego-183428001.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:04:24 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Westvleteren.jpg
A few lucky beer connoisseurs snagged a rare brew in San Diego Wednesday.

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]]> <![CDATA[OB's Only Supermarket to Close]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Apple-Tree-Supermarket-Closing-OB-ocean-beach-183050461.html Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:48:06 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/appletree1.jpg
An Ocean Beach grocery store is shutting its doors at the end of the month.

]]> <![CDATA[What To Do This Weekend]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/san-diego-holiday-events-december-182903481.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:10:15 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/weekendpic.jpg
With the holiday season in full swing, you won’t want to miss out on a festive weekend.

]]> <![CDATA[Ali Bakes with the "Ace" himself at Duff's]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Ali-Bakes-with-the-Ace-himself-at-Duffs/182588501 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:39:11 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/DUFFSCAKEMIX.jpg
Ali heads to Duff's Cake Mix to see if she can hang with the Ace of Cakes himself, Duff Goldman. Watch what happens when they put their heads together to make the ultimate Ali cake. Duff's Cake Mix
]]> <![CDATA[A Dessert with Everything But The Kitchen Sink]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/A-Dessert-with-Everything-But-The-Kitchen-Sink/182588171 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:39:06 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/CULINA.jpg
Why choose your toppings when you can have them all at once. At Culina in Los Angeles, there's a dessert that literally has everything except for the kitchen sink. Ali gets in the kitchen to see...

]]> <![CDATA[Get Up Early for a Doughnut from Glazed and Infused]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Get-Up-Early-for-a-Doughnut-from-Glazed-and-Infused/182587891 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:33:07 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/GLAZEDANDINFUSED.jpg
When does your alarm go off? If you work at Glazed and Infused, its before the sun is up! Ali gets up early to feed the citizens of Chicago with some of the best doughnuts in the windy city. Glazed...

]]> <![CDATA[Francois Payard Shows Ali the Secret Behind FP Patisserie]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Francois-Payard-Shows-Ali-the-Secret-Behind-FP-Patisserie/182587481 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:58:30 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/FPPATISSERIE.jpg
Francois Payard is the name in French pastries, and he's just opened a new patisserie in NYC. Ali checks out what makes French pastries so delicious. FP Patisserie1293 3rd Ave, New York, NY...

]]> <![CDATA[Events to Look Forward to in 2013]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/san-diego-events-2013-182908201.html Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:38:33 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/San+Diego+skyline+generic+0302.jpg
Mark your calendars, San Diego, because it's going to be a big year. See which events we're looking forward to in 2013.

]]> <![CDATA[Explore the World of Chocolate at the Chocolate Show]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Explore-the-World-of-Chocolate-at-the-Chocolate-Show/182587291 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:09:08 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/CHOCOLATESHOW.jpg
Looking to get your chocolate fix? The place to go is the Chocolate Show! Ali samples the best chocolate from around the world. The Chocolate Show 125 West 18th St., New York, NY

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Images of some of the most amazing gingerbread houses ever created.

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]]> <![CDATA[Hottest New Year's Eve Parties]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/New-Years-Eve-Parties-san-diego-182619411.html Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:44:05 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Barleycorn_NYE_2011_06.jpg
New Year's Eve might be on a Monday this year, but San Diego is still going all out to ring in 2013. Check out which hotspots throughout the county are having parties to welcome the New Year.

Photo Credit: Ken Steele

]]> <![CDATA[Wine and Dine on New Year’s Eve]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/san-diego-new-years-eve-new-years-182577671.html Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:09:51 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/nyetoast.jpg
This Dec. 31 why not treat yourself to the best meal of 2012? After all, it’s customary to celebrate the end of a year with a full stomach.

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]]> <![CDATA[This Week on 1st Look: Get Ready for a Sugar High]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/This-Week-on-1st-Look_-Get-Ready-for-a-Sugar-High/182398571 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:39:12 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/205*120/alisugarrushthumb.jpg
Join host Ali Fedotowsky Saturday after "Saturday Night Live" on NBC.

]]> <![CDATA[Fresh & Easy Calling It Quits?]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Fresh--Easy-Calling-It-Quits-182289191.html Sat, 08 Dec 2012 10:35:05 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/180*120/grocery-store-lg.jpg
After 5 year experiment, British owned Tesco says it's considering closing down its Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market stores.

]]> <![CDATA[87 New Restaurants and Stores Headed to Airport]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/87-New-Restaurants-and-Stores-Headed-to-Airport-182265091.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:08:46 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/161*120/airport+for+web.jpg
Over the next 15 months, 87 new restaurants and stores will land at Lindbergh.

Photo Credit: Gitzel Puente

]]> <![CDATA[Restaurants to Try in December]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Decembers-Newest-Restaurants-and-Breweries-182076381.html Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:15:27 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/cocktailsgen.jpg
If you want to take out-of-town visitors to some swanky new eateries in San Diego, you’re in luck. This month plenty of new places opened up just in time for the holidays.

]]> <![CDATA[Trader Joe's Opening Soon in Mission Valley]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Trader-Joes-Opening-Soon-in-Mission-Valley-182051671.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:09:06 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/traderjoesmission.jpg
Trader Joe's is opening in Mission Valley early next year, according to a spokesperson for the grocer.

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]]> <![CDATA[What To Do This Weekend]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Weekend-Events-for-Dec-7-9-181935361.html Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:31:32 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/weekendgeneric.jpg
This weekend is bursting with holiday events – so get ready to be festive.

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]]> <![CDATA[December Nights: What You Need to Know ]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/December-Nights-San-Diego-Balboa-Park-Parking-Information-Hours-181911091.html Sat, 08 Dec 2012 10:30:41 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/DecemberNights1_1208.jpg
The event draws an estimated 300,000 to the heart of San Diego this weekend.

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]]> <![CDATA[2013 Marks 10 Years for Wine & Food Festival]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/2013-Marks-10-Years-for-Wine--Food-Festival-181906891.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:09:33 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/foodwinefestsd.jpg
As the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival came to a close last month, serious wine connoisseurs already put next year’s event on their calendar.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival

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A fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation in San Diego County featured large gingerbread structures.

]]> <![CDATA[Tips for a Healthy Holiday]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Tips-for-a-Healthy-Holiday/181388271 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:09:57 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/179*120/holiday-meal.jpg
Reema Makani, Public Relations Manager at Rural/Metro Ambulance, the city of San Diego ambulance provider is here with some holiday health tips.

]]> <![CDATA[Homemade Hooch Lands Man in Jail]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Homemade-Hooch-Lands-Banning-Man-in-Jail-181219221.html Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:16:06 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/195*120/still+materials.jpg
At a time when top chefs are making their own whiskey and you can learn how to do it online, a Banning man learned the hard way that it's illegal.

]]> <![CDATA[High End Happy Hours]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/High-End-Happy-Hours/180915571 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:52:04 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/lauberge.jpg
Erin Chambers Smith of San Diego Magazine stopped by the NBC 7 San Diego studios to talk about the cocktails served at L'Auberge, Seven Grand and La Villa.

]]> <![CDATA[What To Do This Weekend]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Weekend-events-san-diego-december-180909161.html Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:35:13 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/movemberparty.jpg
Get December started off right with some of these weekend events throughout the county.

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]]> <![CDATA[Grocery Stores Prep For Thanksgiving]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Grocery-Stores-Prep-For-Thanksgiving/180350571 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:24:46 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/214*120/Supermarket++Cart+722+406.jpg
Throughout San Diego grocery stores are stocking up for one of their busiest days of the year.

Photo Credit: Yamini Chao

]]> <![CDATA[Ali Blends a Boozy Smoothie at Cocktail Bodega]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Ali-Blends-a-Boozy-Smoothie-at-Cocktail-Bodega/180231191 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:09:21 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/COCKTAILBODEGA1STLOOK.jpg
Love drinking, but hate the hangovers? Just head for the Lower East Side and grab yourself a boozy smoothie from Cocktail Bodega. Ali grabs a blender to see just how to make a cocktail that's actually...

]]> <![CDATA[Holiday Events in San Diego]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/san-diego-holiday-events-180239351.html Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:00:29 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Seaworld-Christmas-Lights.jpg
There's plenty of yuletide festivities for the whole family to enjoy this holiday season.

Photo Credit: SeaWorld San Diego

]]> <![CDATA[North Park's Fraioli Wins 'Chef of Fest']]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/North-Park-Chef-Wins-Chef-of-Fest-181881481.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:10:18 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/tommyfraoilisandi.jpg
A North Park chef clinched the title of the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival “Chef of the Fest” competition during the premiere grand tasting.

]]> <![CDATA[Chef of Fest Top Ten Finalists]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Chef-of-Fest-Top-Ten-Finalists-181883661.html Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:12:06 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/tommyfraoilisandi.jpg
Ten San Diego chefs earned high praises from judges across the country during the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival this year. Check out where they cook in this slideshow.

]]> <![CDATA[What To Do This Weekend]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Weekend-Events-Nov-23-25-180056941.html Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:53:08 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/hol_5_lg.jpg
Thanks to extra-early deals on Black Friday, you can sleep in and rest up for a festive weekend in San Diego.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Holiday of Lights

]]> <![CDATA[Patrons Sip, Savor at Grand Tasting]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Patrons-Sip,-Savor-at-Grand-Tasting/180022001 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:18:15 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/2011-Festival-HeartyBoysClass-Denise-Jones.jpg
The San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival brought more than 70 chefs and 200+ wineries and breweries together for one delicious, gourmet “mega-tasting” at Embarcadero.

Photo Credit: Denise Jones

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Dr. Cary Mells from the Tri-City Medical Center spoke with Whitney Southwick about tips for how to stay flu free for the holidays.

]]> <![CDATA[1st Look Loves: El Toro Blanco]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/1st-Look-Loves-El-Toro-Blanco-180003411.html Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:46:33 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/215*120/el+toro+blanco+main.jpg
Chef Josh Capon and owner/partner John McDonald bring you El Toro Blanco, a guacamole bar you'll... yes, we repeat, guacamole bar... want to get a taste of.

]]> <![CDATA[How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/How-to-Avoid-Holiday-Weight-Gain/179939731 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:51:00 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/weight-gain-holidays.jpg
A few simple diet and exercise tips can help you avoid packing on the pounds. Collette Wieland reports.

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]]> <![CDATA[The Cost of Thanksgiving]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/The-Cost-of-Thanksgiving/179941961 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:22:57 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/20121115ThanksgivingCatering.jpg
Chris Clackum reports on how this year's drought will affect the price of Thanksgiving dinner.

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]]> <![CDATA[Ali gets a Taste of Italy at Rosemary's]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Ali-gets-a-Taste-of-Italy-at-Rosemarys/179686841 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:03:27 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/ROSEMARYS+1STLOOK.jpg
Ali Fedotowsky gets into the kitchen to discover the secret of what some are calling the "best pasta in NYC" at Rosemary's! Rosemary's Trattoria & Enoteca 18 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY /...

]]> <![CDATA[Local Twinkie Outlets Cleaned Out by Customers]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/San-Diego-Hostess-Wonder-Bread-Twinkie-Outlets-Cleaned-Out-by-Customers-179816061.html Sun, 18 Nov 2012 13:17:41 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/hostess-twinkies-156458828.jpg
Local Twinkie lovers are stocking up on the iconic cream-filled snack cakes after hearing that Hostess is going out of business.

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]]> <![CDATA[Take a Run Before Thanksgiving Fun]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/father-joes-thanksgiving-5k-balboa-park-179711871.html Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:52:10 -0700 here.]]> http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Father-Joe-Thanksgiving-Wal.jpg here.]]>
Before gobbling down a large Thanksgiving meal, burn some calories for a good cause.

Photo Credit: Father Joe's Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk

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