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Caesar’s Salad: The Myth of Giacomo Junia

Posted on January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 by Martin S. Lindsay

Many have claimed to, but who really originated Caesar’s Salad? This article focuses on Giacomo Junia

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In Remembrance: Classic San Diego Restaurant Closures in 2020

Posted on August 1, 2020September 18, 2020 by Martin S. Lindsay

With sadness, we remember some of the classic San Diego establishments that have shuttered in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants come and go, but when a family favorite closes up, it’s almost like losing a loved one…

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In Remembrance: Classic San Diego Restaurant Closures in 2019

Posted on December 27, 2019August 1, 2020 by Martin S. Lindsay

With sadness and a bit of forlorn nostalgia, we remember some of the classic San Diego establishments that shuttered in 2019.

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Recipe: Sim Sex Cocktail from George Joe’s Mah Jong Room

Posted on November 22, 2019December 18, 2019 by Martin S. Lindsay

Eddie Dennison’s recipe for the Sim Sex cocktail from the Mah Jong Room, George Joe’s Chinese Village.

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Red Fox Room Steakhouse Update

Posted on March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 by Martin S. Lindsay

The iconic and landmark Red Fox Room opened Saturday, 17 Oct 1959 and has been the well-loved home of stiff martinis, juicy steaks, shrimp cocktails and classic piano bar karaoke […]

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24 Hours ’Til Tiki

Posted on January 8, 2019January 18, 2019 by Martin S. Lindsay

Less than 24 hours to go! Our Kickstarter campaign for “Ninety Years of Classic San Diego Tiki” ends Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 1:08pm PST. Order now, and share with your friends!

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3 Days ’Til Tiki – Vintage Recipes

Posted on January 5, 2019January 8, 2019 by Martin S. Lindsay

Chicken of the Gods, vintage American-Chinese recipe from Bali Ha Restaurant, Shelter Island, San Diego.

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In Remembrance: Classic San Diego Restaurant Closures in 2018

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Martin S. Lindsay

We remember some of the classic San Diego establishments that shuttered in 2018. Restaurants come and go, when a favorite closes, it’s like losing a friend.

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12 Days ’Til Tiki – New Kickstarter Video!

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Martin S. Lindsay

12 | The Kickstarter Video We just posted a brand-new video to our Kickstarter Project Page. Take a look here, pledge to the project, and share with your friends! Thank […]

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13 Days ’til Tiki – “Tiki Mugs of San Diego” Limited Edition Collector’s Poster

Posted on December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 by Martin S. Lindsay

New backer reward, a limited edition collector’s poster available for $40, or together with the book Ninety Years of Classic San Diego Tiki for $75.

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