I’m back with my weekly review. And forgive me, though I’m a San Diego native, I’m still new to Coronado cuisine. When I chose this week’s review, Peohe’s, I didn’t realize it has been around for decades. Turns out, San Diego food reviewer David Nelson reviewed it in 1988 for the Los Angeles Times when […]
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Review: Not exactly Memphis but it feeds the island
When you think of Coronado dining, especially the ferry landing, you picture fresh lobster, ceviche or street tacos eaten alongside sparkly water. With white sails undulating in the breeze, the island is a beach destination, after all, making a traditionally landlocked cuisine like barbeque an intriguing anomaly. Lil Piggy’s Bar-B-Q is just that: a West […]
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Celebrating the holidays in Coronado
A golden sunset adorns the Hotel Del Coronado. Mobs of adults, children and pets occupy the pathways that lead from the hotel to Coronado Beach. Pointing upwards, kids chant “Santa!” while curious eyes lock on the man in a red suit as he circles the sky before descending to meet them. This shoreline landing besides […]
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Kurt Hines fired as CHS head football coach, new coach named
After nine seasons at the helm, Coronado High School football coach Kurt Hines has been fired, and the district has already announced who will take his role. In a social media post announcing the termination, Hines said he was given no explanation. “[I] just got fired,” Hines said in a video posted to his Instagram on […]
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CHS boys’ basketball looks to returners for upcoming season
Despite having an overall losing record of 14-17 last season, the Coronado boys’ basketball team made it all the way to semis in the San Diego CIF tournament for Division 3, losing to Maranatha Christian. On the bright side, the team of last season was young, meaning this year’s rendition is returning a few familiar […]
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Review: On pride, loss and empanadas
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 […]
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Coronado High School girls’ basketball season preview
Last season, the Coronado High School’s girls’ basketball squad was a breakout team, far exceeding expectations. After only winning four games over three seasons, the Islanders went on to win 17 of their 21 games in the 2024-25 campaign, securing the No. 1 seed for Division V and making it to the San Diego CIF […]
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Eric Wolfinger presents “Lisa Dahl: Blessed by Grace” at CIFF
The documentary, “Lisa Dahl: Blessed by Grace,” was only supposed to be about three minutes long – a short, promotional video, also known as a sizzle reel, about an award-winning chef. But, says director Eric Wolfinger, it turned into a 26-minute-long documentary that will now be screened at the Coronado Island Film Festival on Nov. […]
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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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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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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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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 […]