A Taste of Wine Country
by Frank Sabatini Jr.

Wine, farm-fresh food and more wine set the mood at Decanter, a sleekly designed bar and restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe, opened recently by local sommelier Jayson Knack.... More


Barra Barra Now Open in Old Town

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is known for capturing the ambiance of California’s first European settlement at the time California was... More


Frank`s Fave: Hexagone
by Frank Sabatini Jr.

Hexagone in Bankers Hill brings new life to poultry by starting with a half chicken and coating it lightly in flour and herbs. The bird is draped w... More


Frankie the Bulls` BBQ
by Frank Sabatini Jr.

—{ hot eats ]—

Nicknamed Frankie the Bull by his fellow contestants on Bravo’s Top Chef, the rambunctious Frank Terzoli has leapt from reality TV celebrity to... More


No Boarding Pass Required
by Frank Sabatini Jr.

Not all luxury vacations require plane tickets. Nor should they soak up precious free time in getting to and from your destination. In the face of a crunched economy and with peak travel season upon us, San Diegans are afforded easy options for splendid summer getaways... More


Seen in Style: Celebrating Milestones

What better way to launch Living in Style’s new Seen in Style feature than to congratulate two of my dear friends. Cliff and Susan Clifford... More


Top Five: Seafood Restaurants
by Frank Sabatini Jr.

The Oceanaire Seafood Room • 400 J St. • 619-858-2277
A 1930s luxury ocean liner theme sets the stage for a burgeoning selection of fre... More


Tunes, Food & Deals at the Fair
by Frank Sabatini Jr.
Tunes, Food and Deals at the Fair A sturdy lineup of musical entertainment is in store at the 2009 San Diego County Fair, presented this year by Albertsons. The theme, “Music Mania,” opens the main stage to headline performers such as American Idol sensation... More