Chef Rob Ruiz Comes Home

The notable sushi chef had to grapple with grief and shovel fish guts to get here
What We’re Craving, Sipping, and Talking About in May

Local artisanal flour, interactive sushi straight from the sea, and sugarcane juice is the drink of the summer
Charminar Tastes Like Home

I’m a big enthusiast of Indian food that reminds me of my childhood growing up in Mumbai. Charminar Indian Restaurant delivers just that… and now, more.
Oceanside’s Craft Beer Scene Is Making Waves

Breweries such as Bagby and Tipping Pint putting the North County city on the map
Open Now: Birdseye at The Cormorant

The rooftop at La Jolla’s new boutique hotel opens today with craft cocktails and bites
What’s That Charge?

Some restaurants call it a “surcharge,” others call it a “service charge,” and occasionally you’ll see a “living wage” charge. What’s the difference and why does it matter?
San Diego Mother’s Day Restaurant Guide 2022

From hipster hotels and Middle Eastern bistros to three-star resorts and revamped classics, here’s where to celebrate Mom
Teach Me Something: Pairing Wine with Game-Day Foods

Two San Diego wine experts weigh in on what goes best with burgers, fries, and barbecue
Six Local Beers to Enjoy on German Beer Day

Where to find a taste of Bavaria on April 23
Forget Gas Prices. Have You Heard About Beef?

Demand is rising. Supply is flat. And restaurants are, once again, being forced to get creative
Off-Menu: Unholy Doughnuts

Puffer Malarkey Collective’s secret doughnut operation puts the hole back in the pastry
San Elijo Vine & Tap Is the Neighborhood Restaurant and Bar Every Community Deserves

Owner Chris Wood’s chance opportunity to ditch the dish pit and work the front of house as a server proved pivotal in rewriting his own narrative
The Perfect Order: Matsu

A dish-by-dish guide to enlightenment at chef William Eick’s modern Japanese experience in Oceanside
What We’re Craving, Sipping, and Talking About in April

Coffee cups you can eat, organic street food, a yoga studio with a wine bar coming soon, and the long-overdue rise of cat toast
Harry’s Coffee Shop in La Jolla Has Served Up 62 Years of Family-Friendly Favorites

Where kindness and humility are always the specials of the day
How San Diego Breweries Are Offsetting Craft Beer’s Water Footprint

Blind Lady Alehouse, Home Brewing, and Pure Project are just a few prioritizing sustainability in their operations
How ‘The Fishmonger’ Star Tommy Gomes Rose From the Depths

The fifth-generation fisherman lost everything on his way to becoming a TV star
14 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day This Year in San Diego

Find golden opportunities with these dining deals and happenings from now until the 20th. Sláinte!
San Diego dinner series, Blank Table, returns for a new season

After a pandemic-length hiatus, the successful pop-up dinner series is back
This Taco at Camino Riviera Is Topped with Edible Gold

Chef Brian Redzikowski dishes on what makes this a V.I.T. (very important taco)
Photo Tour: Artifact Restaurant at the Mingei

A walk through the museum’s new restaurant with San Diego architect Jennifer Luce
9 Women Who Are Changing the Craft Beer Scene in San Diego

These industry insiders share their advice for women looking to get into the beer scene
What We’re Craving, Sipping, and Talking About in March

Traditional Irish fare, a long-awaited reopening, and a pop-up submarine tiki bar
FIRST LOOK: Moe’s

Eric Leitstein launches new steakhouse concept for Mission Beach at the former home of iconic Saska’s
How to Support Women (While Drinking Beer) During International Women’s Month

These collaborative beers and events around San Diego are a great place to get started this March
Vote Now for San Diego’s Best Restaurants 2022

Cast your ballot for the region’s best restaurants