Carbonara Trattoria Italiana
Written by Anna Curtis

Nestled in a charming spot on quaint Avenida Del Mar, the restaurant has won umpteen awards over the years for authentic entrees like the taglioline caprini, a delicious dish of chopped tomatoes, spinach and garlic tossed with olive oil over fat linguine; or the filetto carbonara, a grilled filet mignon wrapped in pancetta and drizzled in a dreamy cream sauce.

The Cooking Kinsmen
If you find yourself in the mountainous region of Big Bear anytime soon, try fine dining with these folks
Written by Anna Curtis

Talk about dedication. Owner Rob Orr's father, mother and sometimes even his brother make the three-hour trek to Big Bear from Oxnard each weekend, where they join Orr and his co-owner wife, Chelsie (along with any one of their five children), inside the kitchen of Madlon's restaurant.

Irons in the Fire
The Fire Continues to Burn

It all started from a history and desire to bring people together in an inviting and self-expressed environment. San Clemente residents and entrepreneurs, Dave and Allison Donaldson, created BeachFire and Irons to celebrate the California coastal lifestyle and the good times and great food that come with it.

Iva Lee's
Masterful Southern Dining
by Adriana Vitale

Lisa and Eric Wagoner, proprietors of Iva Lee's in San Clemente, have been serving their delightful Southern and Creole cuisine since June 2002. Named in honor of Lisa's grandmother, Iva Lee (1915-1997), who Lisa credits for teaching her all about food, life and love.

A Slice of Pizza
In the Carlsbad Village
by Barbara Brill

Forget the apple pie and the hamburgers. Pizza, some say, is now the most popular food in America.

Roberto Vigilucci
He Saw a Need for Classic Italian Cuisine
by Barbara Brill

When Roberto Vigilucci's first restaurant opened, it became an instant winner, and the others, all with different menus and décor, have followed in the same footprint of success.