Fresh Crumbs
Fresh Crumbs are the tidbits at the table—conversation topics, recent news, upcoming events. In this new addition to our website, we keep abreast of the latest “crumbs” to help you get the most out of your next dining experience. See what crumbs our writers have uncovered lately!
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| Post Type: Articles | Topic: Dining Out | March 26, 2009 |
A Diner’s Paradise in the Land of Recession
Posted by Janelle Eckardt
As of March 20th, Spring is officially upon us, and many of us are finally waking from our winter period of restaurant-dining hibernation. In other words, we’re hungry. We needn’t worry that our stockpile of funds may not have kept so well over the cold season as our neighboring chipmunk’s stash of nuts, for some of our favorite restaurants are serving up a new bunch of dining specials.
| Post Type: Articles | Topic: Dining Out | February 12, 2009 |
Dining Well: Spending Less
Posted by Jasmine Rios
Here are my personal observations and dining experiences at three prominent San Diego Restaurants: Solare, the Napa Valley Grille, and Monsoon. After personally visiting each location, I have some helpful recommendations for dining at these three establishments while honoring a budget.
| Post Type: Web Crumbs | Topic: Dining Out | December 10, 2008 |
World's Priciest Restaurants
Posted by Amelia Whitcomb
Despite widespread belt-tightening in response to the current economic hardship, a spirit of decadence and indulgence remains strong at certain high-end restaurants. In his article for Forbes.com, Pascale Le Draoulec explores this curious phenomenon as the most high-priced restaurants around the world continue to grow in popularity and attendance in blatant contradiction to the current attitude of thriftiness.
| Post Type: Web Crumbs | Topic: Dining Out | October 15, 2008 |
More Restaurant Trends Amid Economic Uncertainty
Posted by Lauren Duffy
This week, it’s the New York Times’ turn to cover restaurants in the downturned economy. An article published yesterday explores the trend of restaurants deciding to expand their business hours in order to serve more meals and bolster revenue.
| Post Type: Web Crumbs | Topic: Dining Out | October 08, 2008 |
High-End Restaurants in Tough Economic Times
Posted by Lauren Duffy
The L.A. Times explores what tight economic times mean to high-end restaurants, and what restaurants' changes can mean for the consumer. Even some of Southern California's top chefs—including Tom Colicchio of Craft, Josiah Citrin of Melisse, and Alain Giraud of Anisette—are noticing the effects of the economy on their business, and are striving to make changes to ensure their restaurants remain desirable—and affordable—to their patrons.
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