In the 1700s, American taverns served as hubs for dining, news sharing, and community gatherings. An iconic example was Boston’s original Green Dragon, which stood...
When guests walked into Sal Ercolano’s West End with sweeping panoramic views of Del Mar’s wetlands and coast, they also had another view. This second...
When I learned that Victor Magalhaes, owner of Vittorio’s Italian Trattoria, was hosting the Wine Enthusiast 2022 American Winery of the Year, Hope Family Wines,...
Few restaurant proprietors possess the audacity, dedicated staff, and unwavering determination required to successfully organize two wine dinners per month. Among them is Randy Smerik,...
Napa Valley winery Duckhorn Vineyards recently returned to one of Sal Ercolano’s restaurants, this time at West End Bar & Kitchen in Del Mar. Ercolano...
After trying Ranch 45 Local Provisions’ melt-in-your-mouth beef sandwich at the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival, I knew I wanted to learn more....