July 27th, 2012 | by Brendan | published in Bread Whore, Culinary Creative, Drink
I really try my best to pound the pavement in search of new coffeehouses even if I have a chosen few I go back to time and time again (Influx, I’m looking at you. Goddamn, your muffins, scones, and cupcakes are sinful!). The few noteworthy coffee businesses mentioned below are worth your time and money. [...]
February 24th, 2012 | by Brendan | published in Bread Whore, Culinary Creative, Drink, Feature
Logan Heights has a storied history as the epicenter for San Diego’s Latino culture, but a new culture seems to be brewing in the barrio: a coffee culture. You want to drink independent, artisan coffee from local roasters? You’ll find a triumvirate of java joints in Logan Heights: Cafe Virtuoso, Ryan Brothers Coffee, and Cafe [...]
January 18th, 2012 | by Tonya Saliba | published in Culinary Creative, Drink, Feature
In a time of media addiction, of being constantly connected yet always distracted, Fallbrook Coffee Company offers a much needed reprieve. Fallbrook Coffee Company is a small unassuming house converted into a cozy gathering place for gourmet sandwiches and hand brewed coffee, teas and sweets. Tucked away off of Mission Blvd. in Fallbrook, next to [...]
October 19th, 2011 | by Chad Thompson | published in Drink, Feature, Video
You’ve all seen a tea ceremony right? Well, this is a more laid back everyday kind of ritual that allows for a little more sharing and conversation. Courtesy of our friend James over at Halcyon Tea. That’s James in the video by the way, my whisking skills are way to weak to commit to film. [...]
September 12th, 2011 | by Jeniffer Thompson | published in Culinary Creative, Drink, Feature, From the Garden, Recipes
It’s passion fruit central here at Culinary Creative. Recently, my husband and I moved into a new house. It’s a small house on a good-sized lot in the heart of South Park. Our yard has a huge, soon to be bountiful garden, as well as two fig trees, two guava trees, a mulberry tree, apple, [...]
June 24th, 2011 | by Chad Thompson | published in Culinary Artisans, Drink, Feature
Last night was the official grand opening of the new Stone Company Store in South Park. So I figured being in the neighborhood I’d see what it was all about. First I went to the actual store in the Rose Grocery Building (2215 30th Street). While waiting in line one of the employees mentioned that [...]
April 22nd, 2011 | by Jeniffer Thompson | published in Drink, Feature
Halcyon Tea houses a tightly curated collection of teas and wares from around the world. They concentrate on the best quality products with no compromises, all while maintaining a commitment to free trade and sustainable items. Check them out online or pop in and say hello. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook [...]
