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From Michelin Kitchens to Mochi Mastery

After training in Italy and working in acclaimed kitchens like n/naka and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Gemma Matsuyama Yamada found her calling in Kimochi’s delicate fruit mochi

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9 Must-Try Meals in San Diego Right Now

SDM's staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month including bites from Bacari North Park, Pizza Cassette, and Ciccia Osteria

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Sushi Gaga To Re-Open As Sake Bar Gaga

Sake master Ayaka Ito is transforming the 10-seat space into a specialized sake experience this June

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Bankers Hill’s Coffee Scene Gets a Boost

Five Corners will serve traditional coffee and espresso drinks as well as bites like empanadas and mini desserts

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With wellness-centered lifestyles on the rise, party culture is getting a 10 p.m. rebrand

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San Diego's Newest Soundtrack Has Arrived

SHAVONE., the artist-in-residence behind SDFC’s first official track, shares why it’s imperative for the city to support local creators

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San Diego Fringe Fest Was Built for the Undecided

The story behind the two-week, anything-goes theater event where the best plan is no plan at all

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If San Diego Wants a Cultural Future, Here’s the Work

Proposed budget cuts could begin on July 1—four ways to support the arts right now

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Publisher's Note: 101 Reasons to Be Human, May 2026

CEO Claire Johnson introduces the May 2026 issue by reflecting on the necessity of creating a deeply human, non-AI guide to San Diego

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The Most Expensive Mistake a City Can Make

CEO Claire Johnson dives into the danger of Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed budget cuts to arts and culture in the city

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An Ode to Horton Plaza's Architectural Insanity

Its M.C. Escher-esque chaos put San Diego at the epicenter of pop art and capitalism, changing the world of mall design forever

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Preserving San Diego's Historical Properties

How "invisible architects" restore some of San Diego's most iconic buildings—despite financial and policy challenges

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The Ultimate California Coast Road Trip in 2026

Our editors searched out all the new food, drinks, hotels, and attractions along the state’s iconic coastal highways—the 1 and 101

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17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: April 29–May 3

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Sign up for the Creek to Bay Cleanup, dive into culture and cuisine during Panda Fest and see artwork bloom at the San Diego Museum of Art

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