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Troy Johnson is the magazine’s award-winning food writer and humorist, and a long-standing expert on Food Network. His work has been featured on NatGeo, Travel Channel, NPR, and in Food Matters, a textbook of the best American food writing.

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First Look: Fleurette, Travis Swikard’s New Restaurant

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Restaurant Review: Vulture in University Heights

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The 40 Best San Diego Tacos to Try Right Now

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Six Weeks, One Michelin Star: The Story of Lilo

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Review: Little Victory Wine Bar in Carlsbad

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Eat With Your Hands

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Review: El Indio Restaurant

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The Best Restaurants Near Downtown San Diego

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Review: The Tiny Golden Hill Bistro Winning Over the Food Sc...

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How San Diego’s Food Scene Has Evolved in the Past Year

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Behind San Diego's Food Scene: Lilo and Wildland Open

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Behind San Diego's Food Scene: The Post–Craft Cocktail Era

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Behind SD's Food Scene: The Cult Following of Thompson Herit...

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French Restaurant of the Year 2025: Bistro du Marché

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Behind San Diego's Food Scene: Bread Culture is Here

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First Look: Vulture in University Heights

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Behind SD's Food Scene: Middle Eastern Fare Gets Its Moment

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Behind San Diego's Food Scene: The Golden Age of Ice Cream

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Behind San Diego's Food Scene: Comedor Nishi's Low-Key Stard...

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