Restaurants

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

I’ve been to The Henry in Coronado many times: with my friends, on first and last dates, alone, with my parents, with my friend’s parents. And let me tell you, there is something deeply comforting about having a restaurant for everything. The Henry is like an old friend you can come to with anything. They […]

I woke up this morning on the wrong side of the bed. Hungry, cranky, still tired – I wasn’t feeling wholly convinced I could turn my day around. Begrudgingly, I drove to the restaurant I intended to review today. I parked as close as possible, which in Coronado is typically about a half-mile away.  On […]