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Troy Johnson

The Fireworks Disaster That Made San Diego a Legend

Michelin Chooses San Diego for Its Big Show

How San Diego’s Most Serious Wine Collectors Store 20,000 ...

Teenage Car Theft Drove Me into NASCAR’s Arms

Switchfoot Takes Us to Their Poke Spot

The Best New Restaurants in San Diego

The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2026

Editor's Note: Restaurants Are People, June 2026

SDM Guide to Food + Drink: The Fishery

French Food Isn’t Just Butter and Cool-Sounding Words

An Ode to Horton Plaza's Architectural Insanity

San Diego Mag’s Chef of the Year (2024) Looks Back at 10 Y...

SDM Guide to Food + Drink: Alforon

SDM Guide to Food + Drink: Fathom Bistro, Bait & Tackle

San Diego’s Accursio Lota Has Won Italy’s Highest Chef A...

New Blood Arrives at San Diego’s OG Farm-to-Table Shrine

Restaurant Review: Tobey's 19th Hole Cafe

Where to Get the Best Hot Dogs in San Diego

Restaurant Review: Fleurette by Travis Swikard

Where to Get the Best Sardines in San Diego

SDM Guide to Food + Drink: White Rice

Your Favorite Bartender Eats at The Lion's Share

James Beard Nominee Tara Monsod on the Rise of Filipino Food

The Secret Spot Serving Affordable Ribeye in San Diego

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