For those of you in San Diego that are familiar with Love Boat Sushi or Blue Ocean Robata comes the newest member of the family, “Pokewan”.  I can always appreciate a good story, especially when it’s told with cute Asian style, Totoro-esq, Sanrio-ish characters.  The name Pokewan was inspired by Pokemon and speaks of the…

Walking into Holy Matcha you are instantly immersed in colors of pinks and greens, textures of flowers and fluff, accented by bright shiny objects like gold tables and golden spoons.  Most guys will walk into this place only to feel an overwhelming sensation that they hit the “date night jackpot” amping to take their boo…

Food and music are two worlds I love. When I heard about Anuhea (award winning, top charting artist from Hawaii) singing at The Cork & Craft while being served savory dishes from Chef Phillip Esteban (The Cork & Craft) and dessert from Chef Kristianna Zabala (Nomad Donuts), I was quick to buy a ticket.  I…

Late night (early morning) rant from a tired (but happy) event curator… I Love Poke San Diego 2016 was magical.  Don’t think of a food festival.  Think of a family gathering, where near 35 families all chipped in and brought food for everyone to share.  Korean BBQ cheese melts, sliders, ube toffee!!!!, ice cream macarons,…

The concept of Farm-to-table is about keeping it local.  The closer your food sources are, the fresher your food will be, all while supporting local business.  This keeps the local economy in good shape!   Our twist on that concept is “Farm to Turntable”.  The Filipino culture is known for family gatherings by the hundreds,…

We appreciate and delight in the food, but what’s cooking beyond the dish? In a new series, Ono Yum steps out of the kitchen and gets a peek at the man behind the chef coat. To kick us off, meet Chef Keoni Simmons of Sushi on a Roll.