A Weekend Guide to Tokyo’s Culinary Scene
A memorable childhood trip leads to a food-centered adventure in Japan’s capital city and the world’s largest metropolitan area
Imperial Beach Artist Richie Moon’s Perfect South Bay Day
The artist and graphic designer whose collaborations include Daddy Yankee & San Diego FC shares his favorite local haunts
Militarization at Friendship Park Deepens Division at the Border
What used to be a place for connection and community with San Diego’s neighbors to the south is no longer a place of unity
Nourishing the Mind with Culinary Therapy
With Eight16 Culinary Therapy, social worker Mercedes Tiggs teaches youth in the foster system mindfulness through food
La Nacional Owner Joann Cornejo Shares Her Favorite South Bay Spots
The Chula Vista restaurateur’s recommendations for a family-friendly day down south
In Bonita, Young Equestrians Carry On a Cultural Tradition
Escaramuza is one of two events for women and girls in the charreada, Mexico’s version of the rodeo
15 of the Best San Diego Food & Drinks to Try This February
Each month, the SDM staff eats their way through the city—here are all of our favorite sips and bites
Where Thee Sacred Souls Eat in South Bay
The San Diego natives and R&B/soul band share their favorite cash-only, old-school taco shop
Chef Phillip Esteban’s Favorite Places to Eat in South Bay
The San Diego–native and celebrity chef names his top 5 restaurants including one of Yelp’s top taco shops in America
Is Coronado Part of the South Bay?
We asked the region’s experts to weigh in on the debate—their answers may surprise you
4 Outdoor Activities to Try in San Diego’s South Bay
Explore the tranquil pockets of nature dotting the urban landscape
of the county’s southernmost cities
Iron Chef’s Claudette Zepeda’s Guide to Eating in Imperial Beach
The Food Network personality and San Diego native gives us the rundown on her favorite locales in IB
Downtown Chula Vista’s Glow Up
The South Bay neighborhood can’t escape its past—and that’s a good thing for the local food scene with billon-dollar plans on the way
A Brief History of San Diego’s South Bay
Chula Vista native Randy Dotinga looks back at region’s humble beginnings and its new billion-dollar future
Editor’s Note: The Lowdown on South Bay
A look inside this month’s issue dedicated to San Diego’s iconic South Bay
I Tried It: Yoni Steaming
Everything you can expect when sitting above a rick cooker heating up your lady parts
The City’s Hottest Hang Out is in Rolando Park
Securing a spot at the Kroc Center’s heated therapy pool is reserved for our most seasoned locals
An Exercise in Restraint: Practicing the Art of Shibari
Suspended in air, we explore the line between pleasure and therapy in this ancient Japanese technique
Essay: Embracing My Nipple Hair
Contributor Mara Altman reflects on the stigma around women’s body hair
Photos: The Most Regrettable Tattoos in San Diego
We asked readers for their most questionable ink, here are 13 of our favorite submissions
Essay: The Beautiful Lightness of Being
Contributor Alessandra Moctezuma reflects on losing her husband, mourning, and overcoming grief
3 San Diego Things We’re Loving This January
Give your body some TLC with silicone-free shampoo, a spiritual massage, and a habit-breaking mani this month
Is the Pursuit of Wellness Just Another Beauty Routine?
Wellness influencers promote tips for a better you—but their advice may be more about becoming hotter than getting healthier
Artist Kelly Akashi Debuts First Major Solo Exhibition
The LA-born craftswoman chases familial and human histories in new project on view at MCASD
5 of the Best Barrio Logan Dishes to Try Right Now
From Tijuana street fare to a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Award winner, this Chicano neighborhood is full of must-try food
15 of the Best San Diego Food & Drinks to Try This January
Each month, the SDM staff eats their way through the city—here are all of our favorite sips and bites
