San Diego Magazine: Herb & Wood, The “Best of The Best (Fancy)” Restaurant
As we all know, the pandemic turned the world of restaurants upside down. It has robbed us of the privilege to personally see how skilled kitchen staff delicately prepare mouth-watering, scrumptious dishes. We’ve lost the thrilling and exciting feeling of waiting for the food to arrive at your table in the presence of your loved ones -- friends, families, and colleagues. The pre-pandemic food scene was at its peak until everything abruptly changed in a blink of an eye.
But not all is lost in the food scene. Despite the changing seasons, Herb & Wood remains relevant to its food patrons. Although the pandemic situation minimized face-to-face interactions, Herb & Wood adapted to the people’s needs and offered other options to deliver food on a customer’s doorstep.
The quality of Herb & Wood’s rustic, wood-fired dishes highlighting Mediterranean flavors, hasn’t changed at all in these hard times. Thus, it has earned its rightful place of being the Best of The Best (Fancy), Runner-Up Restaurant in San Diego Magazine’s list of San Diego’s Best Restaurants 2020. Noteworthy winners of the same category are Juniper and Ivy (Critic’s Pick) and Mister A’s (Readers’ Pick).
Troy Johnson, the acclaimed writer of the San Diego Magazine piece, recognizes the importance of the food scene and its proprietors in San Diego:
“Behind every bite or sip are people. Restaurants are the wildflowers that grow in the cracks of our neighborhoods. A bootstrap taco joint or life-savings café is often the first domino of rejuvenation for a struggling block. And we’ve never needed them more… This issue helps the couple hundred restaurants we’ve listed here, and it honors the work and contributions to what makes San Diego so imminently livable. It’s better to help a couple hundred than none at all.”
There are other ways to make the most of San Diego, whether in lockdown or not. San Diego Magazine gives you a glimpse of what the city has more to offer for your trip. Additionally, with Herb & Wood staying true to its chill and laid-back San Diego theme, it is the best minimalist dining experience you can have in the city. If the conditions allow, you are free to visit the restaurant at 2210 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101. Make a reservation today for an incredible dining experience!