Here’s a great summer camp for kids who love food: Tender Greens has two five-day cooking classes geared for kids. June 22 to 26 for ages 7 to 11 and July 27 to 31 for ages 12 to 16. The classes will be held at the restaurant from 9 to 10:30 am and cost $75. Kids will learn to make salads and dressings, pizza, sandwiches and ice cream. Classes will be taught by executive chef Pete Balistreri and pastry chef Susanna Brandenburg and after all that learning…lunch is included. Space is limited, for information: 619-226-6254 and ask for Pete or Susanna.
The Better Half , rumors to the contrary, is very much in business. Chef/owner John Kennedy has revamped the interior to a “Baroque, over the top” look and tweaked the menu to a French New Orleans style bistro food. Their wine list list now also includes full bottles and some older vintage wines that Kennedy has on his “Over Achievers” list. The restaurant is closed Monday. For more information: 619-543-9340.
We’re hearing Urban Solace will have an Encinitas location in a new shopping center that will house a Whole Foods. More info soon.