Del Mar Wine & Food Fest Returns With SoCal’s Top Chefs
San Diego’s biggest food and drink festival is back for a week-long celebration of SoCal’s best restaurants, chefs, and wineries from Sept. 30–Oct. 4
From Laguna Beach to Leucadia: Oto Sushi Lands in SD
The sustainability-focused sushi concept offering traditional favorites as well as fusion specialties will open in North County this summer
Beautiful Balboa Park: Nine Ways to See the City’s Crown Jewel in a New Light
San Diego Magazine’s 2026 Guide to Balboa Park.
The Best New Restaurants in San Diego
After 20 years and thousands of meals as a food critic, San Diego Mag Content Chief Troy Johnson picks the city’s top standouts
The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2026
We asked, you voted, and food critic Troy Johnson chose his favorites—these are the top food and drink people and places in the city
Tastemakers 2026: Bar Ella
Chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, and craft mixers – meet our 2026 Tastemakers, the minds behind the magic.
Tastemakers 2026: Amalfi Cucina Italiana
Chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, and craft mixers – meet our 2026 Tastemakers, the minds behind the magic.
Tastemakers 2026: Van Man’s Kitchen
Chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, and craft mixers – meet our 2026 Tastemakers, the minds behind the magic.
Tastemakers 2026: Tous Les Jour
Chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, and craft mixers – meet our 2026 Tastemakers, the minds behind the magic.
Tastemakers 2026: Roy’s Restaurant
Chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, and craft mixers – meet our 2026 Tastemakers, the minds behind the magic.
Tastemakers 2026: Menya Ultra
Chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, and craft mixers – meet our 2026 Tastemakers, the minds behind the magic.
Tastemakers 2026: The Marine Room
Chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, and craft mixers – meet our 2026 Tastemakers, the minds behind the magic.
Tastemakers 2026: Dora Ristorante & Cori Trattoria Pastificio
Chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, and craft mixers – meet our 2026 Tastemakers, the minds behind the magic.
Tastemakers 2026: Cove House (Wolfpack Hospitality)
Chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, and craft mixers – meet our 2026 Tastemakers, the minds behind the magic.
Tastemakers 2026: Breakers Cafe Bar and Grill
Chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, and craft mixers – meet our 2026 Tastemakers, the minds behind the magic.
Tastemakers 2026: Bombay Coast
Chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, and craft mixers – meet our 2026 Tastemakers, the minds behind the magic.
Tastemakers 2026: Beeside Balcony
Chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, and craft mixers – meet our 2026 Tastemakers, the minds behind the magic.
Publisher’s Note: Restaurants Are People, June 2026
SDM owner and food critic Troy Johnson identifies some standout stars in SD’s food scene
You’ve Had a California Burrito, Now Try the CA Banh Mi
Một Bánh Mì melds Vietnamese and Mexican traditions in a new pop-up concept featuring its take on a local favorite
Discover Luxury Living with Toll Brothers
New communities in San Diego and Encinitas offer coastal sophistication, upscale design, and everyday convenience
15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: June 3-7
Peruse the EXPO Design Market, savor the Sabor Del Barrio, and see a plethora of sets at North Park Music Fest
The Best Things to Do in San Diego: June 2026
June Gloom isn’t stopping San Diegans from making the most out of the month. There’s something for every music lover, from swaying to smooth jazz at The Rady Shell to rocking out at Slightly Stoopid’s Field of Dreamz Festival. Art enthusiasts can visit the Mingei for an exhibit showcasing Native American and Pacific Rim heritage, […]
It’s Soft Shell Crab Season, But Not For Long
Where to find the short-lived seasonal special around San Diego
An Immersive Speakeasy Opens In Encinitas
The team behind The Roxy launches Arcana, a hidden cocktail bar with small bites
The City’s Cult-Hit Burger (And More) Comes to North Park
For its 10th anniversary, North Park Beer Co reinvents the kitchen at its flagship location
Infusion Lab Brings Coffee, Culture, and Design to PB
The specialty coffee and dessert shop will open in late June to early July
