Check out Rosanna's Pasta in Encinitas

Rosanna's in Encinitas (El Camino Real location) Call first, they don’t always have them. And down on India Street in Little Italy there is a giant bakery restaurant on East side of the street. I want to...

I’m just trying separate fact from fiction. A co-worker of mine was telling me that the chef from Bacco was opening an Italian restaurant on Ralston in Belmont. Where he would work at lunch time and return to Bacco for...

in Seattle), Rosanna Roll, etc. This may not leave you bursting at the seams, but even with my big appetite, I always leave very happy. Of course, if you happen to be in Pacific Place at lunchtime, that’s another story.

Welcome to fun! Breakfast - Honey’s Bistro and Bakery Swami’s Cafe Encinitas Cafe Today’s, Bety’s and Russo’s (which is now called Rosanna's) are all good choices. I would add La Especial Norte as well....

I must admit that I have been very lazy on this trip, not searching out the good chow, but going for convenience to the Omni Hotel near the convention center. The Gaslamp district is in walking distance. Tried Royal Thai, which...

Rosanna's Trattoria Italia (Next to Roxy’s on 101. Not sure about the name.) Vigilucci’s (on the corner of 101 and D) Leucadia Pizza Trattoria Firenze Tuscan Sun Buca di Beppo There’s another place next to Savon on...

. But every sign points to them having some very suspect seafood practices in the kitchen. For a very charming italian place, both for lunch and dinner, go a block north to Rosanna's. Awesome pagninis, fresh breads made on...

For Italian in Encinitas I love Rosanna's Pasta (which used to be Russo’s). Same fresh and homemade pasta, wonderful sauces, pizzas, salads, and delicious paninis. The bread there is better than when it was Russo’s. I...

If you stayed at Cape Kiwanda, you’d be near Rosanna's in Oceanside, and the Otis Cafe, +the Pelican Pub Brewery is right there. Link: http://www.innatcapekiwanda.com/home.html

) That doesn’t include the places on El Camino and Santa Fe Roads like: BORRELLI’S PIZZA FIRENZE TRATTORIA FRATELLIS PIZZA GROTTO PASTA BRAVO PIZZICATO GOURMET PIZZA PAPA TONIS PIZZA INC NEW YORK PIZZA HOUSE ROSANNA...

, provalone, etc) at Rosanna's Pasta in Encinitas though.

I’m on the mainland and don’t have access to ti leaves. If I substitute banana leaves will they impart a significantly different flavor? Sure seems at least a closer effect than corn husks or foil. TIA

, minimises the fuss. I can also get a bit highly strung if things don’t work easily, the first time. Think my dear husband is trying to teach me how to be spontaneous and be relaxed. A feat in itself. thanks Paulj 4 the...

a mix of items that are relatively accessible — cooked dishes (tempura, soba, edamame, miso), some rolls (such as California, Rosanna, and Spider), and accessible nigiri sushi (unagi, sake, hamachi, maguro).