Where To Get Thanksgiving Dinner in San Diego, 2026
More than 30 San Diego restaurants are getting into the spirit with limited-time menus, festive dishes, and take-home options
First Look: El Punto
The founder of City Tacos brings his best hits to Liberty Station, including signature tacos, tostaditas de pibil, and pollo con mole
This Tinned Tuna Is About As Local As It Gets
Craft Fish Co. stays small and sustainable, offering pole-and-line caught albacore from the US
Before San Diego Had Shopping Centers, It Had Mammoths
Wildly San Diego columnist Lili Kim goes behind the scenes at the Nat’s paleo department to explore the coolest fossil discoveries around the city
Digging San Diego: Secrets Under The Sediment
SDM’s archives reveal a story of San Diego’s paleontological history that continues to intrigue, even 34 years later
A Guide to South Park
From century-old Craftsman homes to vegan fantasy bars, dive bars, and a tiki room built for exactly two people, this is one of San Diego’s great little neighborhoods
15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: Nov. 3–8
Experience cinema at the San Diego Asian Film Festival, root for Wave FC in their home playoff match, and stop by the first-ever Bill Walton Classic
Tastemakers Fall 2026: Valle
Chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, and craft mixers – meet our 2026 Tastemakers, the minds behind the magic.
Women’s Pain Deserves Better Answers
Johns Hopkins pain physician Dr. Anita Gupta, named a 2026 Health Pioneer finalist, on why women’s pain is missed, and what modern care can do about it.
Make-A-Wish San Diego Makes Magic Happen for Local Kids
The organization’s Wine & Wishes Gala raised more than $1.4 million to grant life-changing wishes to children facing critical illnesses
Celebrating Women Profiles 2026: The Woman of Withers
Leslie Evans As a partner in Withers’ family law practice, Leslie Evans helps individuals and families through some of life’s most challenging transitions. She represents high-net-worth clients in complex divorces and custody disputes and advises clients on premarital, postmarital and cohabitation agreements. Her matters frequently involve business interests, trusts, real estate holdings and assets spanning […]
Celebrating Women Profiles 2026: The Woman of Salt + Pepper Hospitality
April Johnson, Founder At Salt + Pepper Hospitality, April Johnson brings experience, expertise, and thoughtful solutions to some of Southern California’s most respected restaurants, enhancing the intangible magic of their brands. With more than three decades of experience in hospitality as an operator, executive, and partner, April brings an insider’s perspective to hospitality talent sourcing […]
Celebrating Women Profiles 2026: The Woman of The Fishery
Annemarie Lorenz, Owner For 30 years, The Fishery has been a Pacific Beach staple, serving up the freshest locally sourced and sustainability fished seafood in a laidback, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Annemarie Lorenz is honored to continue the legacy of her parents at the restaurant’s helm—while continuing to serve some of the same regulars who’ve been coming […]
Celebrating Women Profiles 2026: The Woman of Glow Theory Aesthetics & Dermatology Studio
Insiyah Darugar, MSN, FNP Insiyah Darugar brings over 15 years of hands-on experience to Glow Theory Aesthetics & Dermatology Studio in Carlsbad. She completed a prestigious Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Fellowship at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, affiliated with the Harvard Dermatology Residency Program. Under her leadership, Glow Theory blends advanced, best-in-class medical aesthetics with luxurious […]
Celebrating Women Profiles 2026: The Woman of De La Vina Catering and Events
GiGi Rogers, Founder and Owner Hospitality. Community. Connection. These pillars guide everything GiGi Rogers creates—from unforgettable celebrations through De La Vina Catering and Events to her newest endeavor, Cara Cara Casa. GiGi has created events for celebrities including Miranda Lambert and Matthew McConaughey, as well as San Diego institutions including the San Diego Museum of […]
Celebrating Women Profiles 2026: The Woman of At Your Home Familycare
Laurie Edwards-Tate, Founder At Your Home Familycare provides affordable Non-Medical In-Home Care to seniors, disabled adults, veterans, and persons with developmental disabilities. “Our mission is to help people remain independent with customized, personalized, and supportive care in their own home, the place where they most want to be,” says Laurie Edwards-Tate, a pioneer in the […]
Celebrating Women Profiles 2026: The Woman of Walter Andersen Nursery
Karen Andersen-Thatcher As vice president and CFO of Walter Andersen Nursery, Karen Andersen-Thatcher is proud to continue the legacy of her grandparents, who founded this one-stop shop for gardening needs back in 1928. Walter Andersen Nursery has been San Diego’s premier source for gardening wisdom and inspiration for nearly 100 years, helping San Diego grow one garden at […]
Celebrating Women Profiles 2026: The Woman of Vision of Children
Vivian Hardage, Co-Founder Vivian Hardage turned a mother’s heartbreak into a global movement. When her son was born with ocular albinism, a rare genetic vision disorder, in 1989, doctors offered “no treatment, no cure, no hope.” She and husband Sam refused to accept this, founding the Vision of Children Foundation in 1991. “I was just […]
Celebrating Women Profiles 2026: The Women of San Diego Menopause
Jennifer Davis, MD, MSCP; Taylor Stafford, DNP, MSCP Dr. Jennifer Davis was a successful pediatrician in her mid-40s when she suddenly started feeling not like herself. Poor sleep, mood changes, fatigue, brain fog, and eventually hot flashes led her to realize she was in perimenopause. When she sought help, she found few local practices offering […]
Celebrating Women Profiles 2026: The Woman of Prosperity Now
Marisa Calderon, President and CEO As President and CEO of Prosperity Now, Marisa Calderon believes prosperity means having the resources, stability, information, and opportunity to make real choices about your life and your family’s future. “That is what prosperity means to me: having enough room to choose,” Calderon says. “To decide what is right for […]
Celebrating Women Profiles 2026: The Woman of Let’s Role
Dina Hemmi, Founder and CEO San Diego entrepreneur Dina Hemmi is reimagining modern hiring and job hunting with Let’s Role. Drawing on her executive recruiting experience, the founder and CEO created a mobile-first, swipe-based platform inspired by dating apps. Personality, experience, work style, and workplace vibe come first, not résumés. Job seekers share video profiles, skills, […]
Celebrating Women Profiles 2026: The Woman of Great Smiles of La Mesa
Dr. Sherin Johnson, DDS, FAACA Dr. Sherin Johnson has transformed Great Smiles of La Mesa into the embodiment of “Doing Dentistry Differently.” She has curated a bold, modern space that combines advanced technology, exceptional five-star service, and positive energy. Patients are treated to thoughtful touches like heated blankets, headphones, Netflix, lavender towels, a claw machine, and even a […]
Celebrating Women Profiles 2026: The Woman of Dexter’s Deli
Tori Rosay, Founder and Owner At Dexter’s Deli, community, healthy pet food, dogs, and a few opinionated cats are the heart of every one of our stores. Often mistaken for a sandwich shop, Dexter’s Deli was actually San Diego’s first natural pet food store. Founder Tori Rosay opened the first location in Del Mar in 1996 when […]
Celebrating Women Profiles 2026: The Woman of Corbeaux
Regan Schneider, Owner and Winemaker “Corbeaux is a reflection of our talented team, as well as my style, taste, passions, and whimsy,” says Regan Schneider, owner of the French-Asian style restaurant, wine bar, and tea house, Corbeaux. “We try to provide something unique while still leaving room for spontaneity.” Corbeaux is a tasting room for […]
Celebrating Women Profiles 2026: The Woman of Bread & Cie Bakery/Café
Dori Kaufman, Owner; Lorena Velasquez, Baker; Jamaica James, GM; Cassidy Nelson, Assistant GM When Dori Kaufman and her husband opened Bread & Cie in 1994, the artisan bread craze was just beginning to hit the United States. “We wanted to be part of that excitement and become the first bakery in San Diego to offer these […]
Editor’s Note, November 2026: At Home in Convoy
Editor Emma Veidt reflects on the
Convoy District’s influence on her
childhood
