Apryl Bruso is an opinionated salty old waitress from San Diego.
So, as waiters, we have all had that table that giggles while ordering the oysters with much implied innuendo. I have found this to be pretty basic. Yeah right, Read more ›
Apryl Bruso on Oct 1, 2016So after last month’s column, which I am sure you still have taped to your refrigerator, where I boldly state that I had never received a bad YELP—I received Read more ›
Apryl Bruso on Aug 1, 2016Although YELP is a tool used by many, most industry peeps are not big fans. I think this is because, as Ingrid Croce said, “It gives everybody a voice. Read more ›
Apryl Bruso on Jul 1, 2016Well, well, well, wine, wine, wine. My wine knowledge and wine sales are probably a little above average in this business. Yet every time I am confronted with a Read more ›
Apryl Bruso on Jun 1, 2016About 11 years ago, John Clute, Alison McGrath and Jerry and Chrissy Reynolds opened a lovely little gem of a cafe in blustering downtown San Diego. Set a bit Read more ›
Apryl Bruso on May 1, 2016Last month I ventured to the Addison because of their two James Beard nominations and this month, I visited another San Diego nominated venue, Polite Provisions. Polite Provisions was Read more ›
Apryl Bruso on Apr 1, 2016Well, well, well, James Beard nominations are upon us and San Diego has received a scant four nominations. Wah wah. Four noms not being very much, this lazy journalist Read more ›
Apryl Bruso on Mar 2, 2016I was planning to write this month’s article highlighting the few restaurants where I have had the pleasure of being employed: Harbor House, Ruth’s Chris, Croce’s, Top of the Read more ›
Apryl Bruso on Feb 2, 2016I recently dined at a very unique, sort-of sophisticated, kind-of upscale, totally modern yet still nostalgic, restaurant by the name of Saint Marc Pub. It is so difficult to Read more ›
Apryl Bruso on Jan 1, 2016Getting off late isn’t so bad, especially when you have navigated the available food choices and found some late night venues that offer up some seriously good grub. I Read more ›
Apryl Bruso on Dec 1, 2015Being an almost-native San Diegan and more interested in delicious cuisine than keeping my figure bikini ready, I had heard a tale of a restaurant named Pomegranate. Some folks Read more ›
Apryl Bruso on Nov 1, 2015