Buzz wonders why the media that covers San Diego’s restaurant scene is so rude.   Apparently, as Buzz noted at a recent Monday evening media event, the majority RSVP’d they would attend and then didn’t show–with nary a last minute phone call to bow out.  Suppose you planned a party with great food and wine and all your invitees said they would attend.  And then at party time they are no-shows.  How would you feel? 

This lack of basic good manners frequently happens in San Diego with the food media. So it’s no wonder that the restaurant scene flounders–especially when it comes to national attention–and could be a reason we usually only hear about the same people and places. I’d bet Miss Manners would call such behavior inconsiderate and arrogant at best. 

Acclaimed Executive Chef Melissa Mayer of The Guild Restaurant in San Diego’s Bario Logan, will compete in the Food Network’s Food Challenge show, to the select the best and most original “Mac & Cheese” recipe. 

Mayer is one of five chefs in the Denver competition on Thursday, April 26 and is the first from San Diego.  She recently previewed one of her recipes that features four cheeses and elbow macaroni, all topped with a smattering of basil pesto. 

The show broadcasts Sunday’s at 10 pm PST and for the exact air date of Mayer’s show, call 619-564-7584 or check www.theguildrestaurant.com, 1805 Newton Ave., San Diego.

Riko Bartolome, the award winning chef-owner of Asia-Vous in Escondido presents a four-course tasting dinner to complement artisanal infused vodkas from Modern Spirits in Los Angeles.  Among the innovative dishes from Bartolome, you’ll indulge in sea urchin panna cotta paired with black truffle vodka.  The evening begins at 6pm on Wednesday, May 23 and is $75 plus tax and tip.  For information and reservations:  760-747-5000, www.asiavousrestaurant.com, 417 W. Grand, Escondido.