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The corkage fee is a an ongoing battle between patrons and the restaurateur.  Like everything in life there are two sides to every discussion.  While working in the restaurant business I have learned to live in the grey areas.  Although … Continue reading →

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The Oenophile Challenge is a top chef-like competition with wine education.  All servers of Island Prime and C-Level picked a favorite wine by the glass.  The teams were made according to the wines they picked.  Each team presented their wine … Continue reading →

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The sunshine brings people from all around the world to San Diego.  Yet, San Diego does not have a reputation as a city for world-class dining.  Sure, the Food Network showcases our taco shops and diners, but not our formal dining … Continue reading →

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Kid friendly restaurants in San Diego?  I can just hear restaurants screaming, “don’t put me on this list!”  Relax…kids are people too.  Well, half way there.  However, some parents are serious diners and are not willing to give up the … Continue reading →

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MauricesCru is a blog about the restaurant industry, wine education and plain ol' fun times with a Somm who can't write. %BLOGLINK%

A while back I was reading a story on a local blogger’s site about people dining out and the frustration with all the steps the sommelier went through to pour his wine.  It came down to the guest feeling uncomfortable. … Continue reading →

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  I have been dining with my children since the day we left the hospital with my first new born.  Dining has always been one of my favorite past-times and I was not going to let anyone take that away … Continue reading →

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I was sitting in a well known little restaurant in downtown San Diego, enjoying a rare luncheon with my wife.  We rarely get a chance away from the kids.  As we sipped on a glass of wine and nibbled on … Continue reading →

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I was so fortunate to be there on Monday, April 23rd, 2012 the day that the Reuben E Lee was hauled away after 40 years of being docked on Harbor Island.  The Reuben E Lee is an iconic restaurant which was … Continue reading →

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MauricesCru is a blog about the restaurant industry, wine education and plain ol' fun times with a Somm who can't write. %BLOGLINK%

Vintana invades North County! The date is still tentative but the team is in place.   I am talking about the new Cohn Restaurant, Vintana! David & Lesley Cohn and Chef Deborah Scott are going big! It is scheduled to open … Continue reading →

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MauricesCru is a blog about the restaurant industry, wine education and plain ol' fun times with a Somm who can't write. %BLOGLINK%

The restaurant business is not for the weary at heart.  It is a business which requires flexibility, the ability to make decisions under pressure and catering to someone’s else needs.  What sort of night would it have to be for … Continue reading →

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