David Boylan

San Diego

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10 reasons to love 24 Suns in Oceanside

2 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | David Boylan

I’ll begin this love letter to 24 Suns by stating that there are far more than 10 reasons to get there ASAP, but for the sake of word counts and such, I’ll highlight some that stood out. First, when I noticed the Oceanside location, I assumed it was somewhere coastal. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was a few miles inland in a strip mall on Mission Avenue.
48 years of family goodness at Angelo’s in Oceanside

1 month ago | thecoastnews.com | David Boylan

My first experience with Angelo’s Burgers was at its Encinitas location. This was my introduction to gyros, which quickly became part of my post-surf feeding frenzy. Fast-forward a few years, and I recently learned that Angelo’s is celebrating 48 years as a family-run restaurant. So, I thought it would be fun to revisit them and share their story—a classic story of an immigrant doing well while filling a niche and a slice of local history.
Let's do breakfast at Coffee Coffee

Jan 14, 2025 | thecoastnews.com | David Boylan

I have to admit up front that at least six days per week, I prefer to be awakened by the scent of coffee brewing from my very simple coffee maker, ready to enjoy it right out of bed. That said, I do allot one day to indulge at a local coffee house, and Coffee Coffee in the heart of Leucadia always gets the nod. I’m pretty simple with my usual selection of a small black coffee to walk up to Beacon’s and check the surf.
Sandwich nirvana at Board and Brew

Dec 3, 2024 | thecoastnews.com | David Boylan

As I’ve expressed in past columns on the regular, I am a big fan of a well-crafted sandwich, something I’m not going to be able to create myself easily. I’ve heard friends rave about Board and Brew for years but have never had one convenient to my work or personal daily life. That changed recently when I noticed the sandwich shop opened in the Trader Joe’s/Ralphs shopping center (formally known as Encinitas Village Center) in May on the northeast corner of El Camino Real and Encinitas Boulevard.
Lots of island love at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

Nov 18, 2024 | thecoastnews.com | David Boylan

David Boylan Coast News Lick the Plate columnist David Boylan is celebrating 15 years and 700 columns with the Coast News in 2023! His feature covers the ever expanding North County culinary scene that includes restaurants, culinary personalities, trends, observations, tributes and his popular takeover column where area businesses, bands or teams contribute to the column.
Merenda brings Euro chic with a touch of Oceanside

Nov 5, 2024 | thecoastnews.com | David Boylan

David Boylan Coast News Lick the Plate columnist David Boylan is celebrating 15 years and 700 columns with the Coast News in 2023! His feature covers the ever expanding North County culinary scene that includes restaurants, culinary personalities, trends, observations, tributes and his popular takeover column where area businesses, bands or teams contribute to the column.
LTP fast food favorites

Oct 22, 2024 | thecoastnews.com | David Boylan

Let me preface this edition of Lick the Plate with my mantra on fast food consumption. I put it in the same category as alcohol and marijuana, moderation and selective consumption only, as everyday use would lead to a life full of health ailments I’d rather avoid.
Amazing value, quality at Wild Fork Meat & Seafood Market

Oct 8, 2024 | thecoastnews.com | David Boylan

First, I’ll state up front that I’m a big fan of flash-frozen meat and seafood, or “blast frozen,” as Wild Fork calls it — more on that later. This is especially true for seafood, as I’m much more comfortable with the quality and freshness of fish that has been frozen immediately rather than making a multi-day journey to my local market. Of course, that doesn’t apply to fish straight off a local boat, but I still freeze much of that.
Jalisco Cantina in Carlsbad Village delights

Sep 24, 2024 | thecoastnews.com | David Boylan

Given the plethora of Mexican food options at every price point in North County, it can be hard for restaurants to differentiate themselves and offer something unique and enticing to survive in this competitive environment. I recently visited Jalisco Cantina, located in the heart of Carlsbad Village, with an open mind and was thoroughly impressed by the experience on many levels. I’ll start with the menu, literally — it’s bound in real leather that looks, smells, and feels incredible.
Celebrating over 60 years of Leucadia Liquor

Sep 11, 2024 | thecoastnews.com | David Boylan

“Party store,” as we call it in Michigan, is a catch-all phrase for a small neighborhood joint that sells liquor, beer, wine, candy, and random groceries and often features a small deli counter, much like Leucadia Liquor. As kids, we spent whatever loose change we had or our paper route money there on various candies or soda (pop, as we called it).