Hot Plates: August 2022
Catch up on the latest restaurant openings, closings, and rumors in San Diego
First Look: Mothership
A tropical escapist, alien otherworld, crashes into South Park from the creators of Kindred
Start with Your Values, Then Build Your Business
Tahini is a values-based business that proves doing good will never leave a bad taste
The Perfect Order: Inland Tavern
A Caesar salad and a Japanese tri-tip sammy to pine for at this ‘elevated’ San Marcos spot
Hitting the Road With Locally Made Treats
Going on a road trip? Skip the big-box snack packs; San Diego companies have it covered
Hopping Up to Los Angeles
5 breweries that make a road trip north worthwhile
Hitting The Shores for Oysters & Champagne
Sandpiper Woodfired Grill & Oysters taps chefs from George’s at the Cove for its delectable shell game
Teach Me Something: How to Cook Plant-Based Dishes in a Carnivore World
We spoke with local chefs and restaurateurs to get the best tips for making mouth-watering veggie dishes
San Diego, The New Flavored Whiskey Capital
Dancing Daughters introduces the newest local twist—lemon-flavored whiskey
Show Your Pride With a Pint
Where to enjoy beer around San Diego this July to celebrate the annual fest
Create the Ultimate At-Home Cocktail Experience
Advice and recipes from one of this year’s “25 Best Bars in America”
FIRST LOOK: Carruth Cellars Liberty Station
San Diego’s successful urban winery opens massive wine garden in the Arts District
Where to Drink Craft Beers On the Fourth of July
Put on your best red, white, and blue and raise a pint this Independence Day
Stone Sold—Now What?
Asia’s number-one beer brand, Sapporo USA, bought Stone Brewing Company in a multi-million dollar deal
Breaking News: Sapporo USA to Acquire Stone Brewing Co.
Asia’s number-one beer brand heads to San Diego in new $165 million deal with local brewery
And Here is a Two-Pound Croissant
Le Parfait Paris has mastered the croissant art so much that even their stunt food tastes great
The Noble Call of Hotel Dining
Three Noble House Hotels & Resorts’ executive chefs weigh in on the stigmas and scope of creating culinary programs for hotels
Local Fest Returns to Make Its Mark on the California Wine Scene
One of the region’s first natural wine festivals is back for its 4th annual event this weekend
Chula Vista’s Beer Scene: Why You Should Head South For Some Hops
South Bay beer culture bucks trends, stays local, and looks to the future
The Inaugural SD Beer Weekend Is Happening June 10-12
Weekend celebrations commemorate the San Diego Brewers Guild’s 25th anniversary
Cafe X: Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls with a Side of Generational Wealth Building
The family-owned coffee house helps to build leadership skills and entrepreneurial opportunities within marginalized communities.
First Look: Part Time Lover
Consortium Holdings’ hi-fi, analog music wormhole (with cocktails) lands in North Park
15 Best Moisturizing Body Washes of 2023
There are a lot of moisturizing body washes available on the market, and finding the best of the best can be tricky.
Meet Izzy Arechiga-Arias: Mystic Mocha’s New Owner
Longstanding coffeeshop gets a refresh with vegan and vegetarian breakfast options, an expanded craft beer menu, and more
Homemade Snacks, Worldwide Reach
How Perfect Snacks went from being sold out of the back of a van to a worldwide brand
Kové Hard Yerba Mate To Open New Tasting Room in Miramar
The new taproom will feature 14 taps and a small-batch brewing facility
