Krista Simmons

Lou Admur of Lou on Vine will pop-up at Sotto for a Sicilian-themed wine tasting on June 21. Given the popularity of his former restaurant, it's advisable to snap up a seat sooner rather than later.

Peddler's Creamery uses the energy exerted on its custom-built bike actually to power an old-fashioned churn that produces scoops. They hope to open a brick-and-mortar Downtown this summer.

Two new American-owned food trucks just opened in Paris, and the locals love it. Could this rid us of our fast food reputation? Or is it just another way to Americanize another culture's cuisine?

Cliff's Edge, helmed by chef Ben Bailly, will start shucking oysters on their patio this summer. They will be opening an oyster bar on June 14, stocked with bivalves from Morro Bay.

Looking for a weekend caffeine fix to shake up your day-to-day coffee routine? Scope Crème Caramel's brand new honey espresso custard, inspired by Short Cake's shakerato.

As evidenced by the rise of the rock star chef, the proliferation of food paparazzi, and the overwhelming amount of food blogs on the interwebs, foodie-ism has reached critical mass. Yet there's a disconnect between the hyper-educated culinary elite and the general populus, and our nation's food system is in a dire state.