Meet the Del Mar Wine & Food Festival’s 2026 Culinary Competition Winners
From smoked tuna empanadas to cured kampachi, San Diego chefs served up winning bites at the annual Culinary Competition, presented by Redfin
The Basque Baker Brings Spanish Flavors To San Diego
Juan Iturralde Cotroneo’s Basque cheesecakes reflect his heritage through his grandmother’s recipes
Restaurant Review: Zuma
International super-restaurant Zuma
chose San Diego and the Guild Hotel
for its first California location, and food
critic Troy Johnson kicks tires on the
big, elaborate show
Zhuzh Up Your Pasta With This Local Red Sauce
Romolo & Remo uses traditional Roman sauce recipes for fresh jarred tomato sauce that punches way above its weight
Wild Seeds Ranch Teaches Gardening, Survival, and Community-Building
The coliving space in rural Dulzura offers classes, workshops, and residencies for people who want to live off the land, but alongside one another
Este Tea Opens At The Woo In Barrio Logan
The local tea company is joining forces with the collaborative creative space
The Stars Align For Gemini Twins Bakery
The in-demand sourdough treats from ultra-small batch, family-run microbakery are popping up more and more across San Diego
From Supper Clubs to Pop-Ups, Bik-Lun Is Finding Its Place in SD
Chantal Partolan’s growing food business blends her Filipino and Chinese heritage with a creative, memory-driven approach to cooking
High-Protein Mochi Arrives in San Diego
Jacob Chen’s Made for MeiMei adds protein and fiber to flavors like ube, black sesame, and PB&J
Special Activations at the 2026 Del Mar Wine & Food Fest’s Grand Tasting
Chef collaborations, cooking demonstrations, DJs, games, photo ops, and plenty of reasons to keep wandering on Oct 3 and Oct 4
Koshna Is Bringing Single-Origin Indian Spices to San Diego
Founder Dharti Jadav sources cumin, turmeric, coriander, and more directly from small-scale farms across India for fresher, more flavorful results
Sea Monster Is Bringing Poke and Matcha to Mission Valley
The new Hawaiian- and Japanese-inspired cafe will serve locally caught bluefin, fresh spring rolls, housemade sauces, and plenty of matcha
The Art of Sharpening Knives
Kuya Sharpens owner Joshua “Jhun” de Andres turned a meditative practice into a business caring for prized kitchen knives—one whetstone at a time
Where to See Celebs at the 2026 Del Mar Wine & Food Festival
Check out the stacked lineup of talent participating in this year’s celebration of food, cocktails, wellness, and SoCal energy
A Taste of Osaka Is Popping Up Around San Diego
Surf’n Slaw founder Kumi Alexander is introducing local farmers market crowds to okonomiyaki, the savory Japanese pancake she grew up eating
Hako Hako Will Bring Japanese Konbini Culture to Hillcrest
San Diego entrepreneur Kenji Blouin-Ito is turning a tiny Uptown Inn space into a destination for bentos, coffee, snacks, and more
Two San Diego Wine Pros Are Betting Big on Tinned Fish
With Sosal Line, Heidi Greenwood and Juerie Masters are importing traceable seafood from small producers and building a global pantry business along the way
Something Big Is Brewing In La Mesa
The folks behind Oddish Wine and Lost Cause Meadery are partnering with Bica to open an all-day cafe, coffee shop, wine bar, and restaurant near La Mesa Village
A Gluten- and Dairy-Free Bakery Is Popping Up Across San Diego
At The Delicate Squash, Shannon English is rethinking cookies, cakes, and pastries with seasonal ingredients and natural sweeteners
The Best Basque Cheesecakes in San Diego
After a blind taste test, these four desserts came out on top—see the winners here
A New Specialty Coffee Shop Has Arrived in La Jolla Shores
Casa Del Lobo blends coffee culture with Mexican design, serving seasonal drinks alongside its own handcrafted ceramics
Filo Brings a Taste of the Mediterranean to Bankers Hill
The team behind El Agave and Nómade will open a breezy new restaurant with tapas, housemade pasta, seafood, and plenty of wine this September
Fish Guts’ Pablo Becker Is Betting Bigger on Barrio Logan
The city’s fish taco hero is opening Concrete Cowboy across the street, plus a home-cooked Mexican sandwich spot
Madison on Park Temporarily Closing Next Month
The University Heights eatery will close September 7 for a multi-month renovation and rebrand
A New Cinnamon Roll Obsession is Baking in South Bay
Sinner Buns is building a following for its slow-made, seriously gooey weekend treats
Love Pupusas Brings Salvadoran Home Cooking to San Diego
From her Rancho Peñasquitos kitchen, Yanira Majano is sharing family recipes through San Diego’s growing home-restaurant movement
