A shift in our regularly scheduled planning: This week’s Fork First looks a little different because it takes place on the silver screen. The 2025 Coronado Island Film Festival, in partnership with San Diego Bay Food and Wine Festival and Edible San Diego, featured three Culinary Cinema events, each centering around films that have food […]
Lilly Corcoran
Lilly Corcoran is a part-time general assignment reporter for The Coronado News. Previously, she worked as a producer for a video podcast based in Washington, D.C., covering Middle Eastern policy and U.S. Congressional affairs. Her reporting experience also includes a multimedia investigative story on pediatric HIV/AIDS in Tijuana, Mexico. Lilly holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis in writing from Point Loma Nazarene University.
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Review: on Michelin ratings and connective tissue
The status bequeathed on a restaurant by a Michelin star is quite a valued thing. San Diego County boasts four Michelin star restaurants and countless Bib Gourmand and Selected Restaurants. But there is only one Coronado restaurant in the Michelin guide: Serea, located in the Hotel Del, boasts a Selected Restaurants distinction, which is why […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival stakeholders weigh in on Trump’s proposed 100% movie tariff
In May of this year, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social a proposed 100% tariff on movies produced outside of the United States. In his initial message Trump says he authorized the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to put the tariff in motion. He reiterated the threat in September. As […]
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Review: on vegan options, baby food and date night
A significant hole I’ve noticed in Coronado’s culinary scene is the lack of vegan or vegetarian restaurants. HappyCow, an app for finding vegan and vegetarian food near you, revealed that while many restaurants on the island have options on their menu to accommodate dietary restrictions, there isn’t one restaurant dedicated to the cuisine. While I’m […]
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Review: Coronado Playhouse debuts musical “Pippin”
The award-winning musical, “Pippin,” now running at the Coronado Playhouse, is chock-full of talented artists and passion. You can feel the power and preparation of the cast and crew. Creative costumes and punchy lines keep you on your toes while audience engagement makes the experience immersive. The central question resonates with nearly everyone for a […]
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Review: On community, hearty servings and crème brûlée
It wasn’t until I began writing for The Coronado News that I became aware of Tartine. Source after source would ask to meet there for interviews, some kind of locals-only safe haven. So when I returned, alone, I had a fresh perspective and an unanswered question: what makes Tartine the spot? A quaint cafe and […]
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An afternoon with local artist Christie Curran
Local artist Christie Curran might be the coolest person you haven’t met yet (unless, of course, you already know her). She pulled up in a cream 1971 BMW 1602; its compact body, kidney grille and squared shoulders reflected Curran’s commitment to both aestheticism and practicality. Stepping out, her hair was in a tight chignon and […]
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Review: On the beauty of obsession, routine and imitation crab
This week, a reader suggested that the Fork First columnist pay a visit to Saiko Sushi Restaurant, where she has been eating weekly for 10 years. What a gem! I can’t think of anything I’ve done weekly for 10 years apart from (maybe?) working out. A lover of sushi, I happily marched over to Saiko […]
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Coronado Terrible Orchestra begins first session
The flutist and the violinist adjust in their seats, shuffling sheet music. The cellist got caught up with work and couldn’t make it. In the rehearsal room, air conditioning rattles and the overhead lights hum, creating their own ambient music. The Coronado Terrible Orchestra is not your elite symphonic ensemble. Instead, it is made for […]
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Review: On fine dining and escargot for beginners
I have covered a good deal of eateries in Coronado but realized I was lacking in a distinct category. To correct this I decided to take a hiatus from cafes and casual lunch spots and shift into brand new territory: fine dining. I decided on Little Frenchie, a – you guessed it – little French […]
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Review: On nondescript desserts and feeding wildlife
The sun hung low in the sky and illuminated the glass panes across the bay. Seaport Village was sleepy, small groups of tourists shuffling around taking selfies and purchasing matching Coronado gear. Somnolently, I ambled along the waterfront ending up at Parfait Paris, a French bakery and cafe. The glass display boxes full of rich […]
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Alcohol to-go, the best thing since sliced bread
America is the land of many ideals: long commutes, amber waves of grain, student loans, purple mountain majesties. Another notable hallmark is the liquor licenses that allow you to order beer, wine and spirits to-go. Dear reader, as you may be aware by now, it has been a rough few weeks for me, (see chipping […]
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Navy SEAL Museum San Diego to open in October
Nearly a decade in the making, the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego is scheduled to open Oct. 4 in the heart of downtown San Diego. Retired Navy Capt. Brian Drechsler, will act as the executive director. Patrons can expect moving and interactive exhibits showcasing the evolution and future of the Navy SEALs. “Building on the legacy […]
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Review: Lilly versus the Godfather
If I haven’t already proven myself to be a dedicated food writer, (please see: last week’s column where I chipped my tooth while reviewing Clayton’s Coffee Shop) this might take the cake. Or pie? This week I, in all my lactose intolerance, checked out none other than Village Pizzeria. I walked in and made eye […]
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Recent increase in door-to-door solicitors unsettles residents
Residents in Coronado have reported a recent uptick in door-to-door salesmen and solicitors on local social media pages, ranging from selling cable TV to pest control, and it is becoming harder for residents to ignore. “I do feel an increase in solicitors in this area. I’ve seen it,” says resident Chelsea Palmer. Some residents have […]
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Review: A lunch so good a cracked tooth didn’t stop me
In 1938, Gerry’s Coffee Shop opened on 979 Orange Ave. In 1952, it was sold and renamed Clayton’s Mexican Takeout. It was acquired again in the 2000s and since then, the owner opened Clayton’s Bakery and Bistro, a French-inspired vertical, down the street. But no matter what it has gone by, the restaurant has stood […]