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Bebemos Takes Us Inside Cardiff’s Best Brunch Spot

San Diego’s new premium alcohol brand finds its perfect food match at The Waverly and we explore the nuances of agave, mezcal, and local sourcing

By Jackie Bryant July 24, 2025

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On this episode of Happy Half Hour, co-hosts Troy Johnson and Jackie Bryant take the show to Waverly in Cardiff for a tequila-soaked taste test with San Diego–based brand, Bebemos. The mission continues to find the ultimate dish to pair with its joven-style tequila.

Along the way, they’re joined by Camino Riviera and Waverly bar manager Stephen O’Halloran and SDCM executive chef Brian Redzikowski to explore the nuances of agave, mezcal, and the power of local sourcing. Tune in to find the surprising not-super-summery dish that won this round of the pairing tour.

About Jackie Bryant

Jackie is a long-time freelance journalist covering cannabis, food/restaurants, travel, labor, wine, spirits, arts & culture, design, and other topics. Her work has been selected twice for Best American Travel Writing, and she has won a variety of national and local awards for her writing and reporting.

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