Mean People Suck (at Restaurants)

Restaurants are the front lines of our return to Normal American Life, and we’re making them pay for it
The Institution: Mary’s Donuts

The light is always on at Mary Hennesy’s shop, for apple fritters and for people
What to Eat in San Diego This Week: Boozy Ice Cream, Charcuterie, and More

Our editors share what’s on their menu for local dining
The Theater of Dining Out Returns at Lumi

At Akira Back’s new Gaslamp sushi restaurant, the presentation is half the experience
Jeune et Jolie Is on a New Planet Right Now

Hyperbole is necessary to describe what chef Eric Bost is currently doing at the Carlsbad staple
Check In: Racial Inclusivity in the Wine Industry, Part 2

The organizations improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the wine industry
What to Eat in San Diego This Week: Lamb, Sushi, and More

Our editors share what’s on their menu for local dining
10 Predictions on the Future of San Diego’s Dining Scene

Restaurant owners, chefs, city officials, and diners share what they see in a post-COVID world
What to Eat in San Diego This Week: French Toast, Tamales, and More

Our editors share what’s on their menu for local dining
A Pandemic Food Trend Becomes a Four-Star Dish

Chef Tara Monsod created a “sushi bake” in her apartment, and now it’s a star at Animae
How the Pandemic Changed the Way We Dine Out

In his last installment of “Restaurant Diaries,” Troy Johnson reflects on how parklets and outdoor dining shaped San Diego
FIRST LOOK: Verbena Kitchen

This new North Park restaurant might be the reincarnation of Café Chloe
The Perfect Order at White Rice

Chef Phillip Esteban launches a Filipino comfort food concept at Liberty Public Market
What to Eat in San Diego This Week: Pork Chops, Russian Food, and More

Our editors share what’s on their menu for local dining
Getting Emotional About VG Donut

The family dynamic of San Diego’s original surf donut
What to Eat in San Diego This Week: Brunch Classics, Hot Chicken Sandwiches, and More

Our editors share what’s on their menu for local dining
What We’re Craving, Sipping, and Talking About in July

New food at Petco Park, a test kitchen coming to Oceanside, and a classic cocktail making a comeback
San Diego’s Athletic Brewing Is Crafting a Cold One for the LGBTQ Community

The Rainbow Wall IPA is now available
What to Eat in San Diego This Week: Handmade Pasta, Vegan Donuts, and More

Our editors share what’s on their menu for local dining
Three Dishes to Eat Right Now: Breakfast Potatoes, Shrimp Ravioli, and Crab Cakes

Restaurants have reopened. Here are some dishes worth seeking out.
The Pioneer: Emerald Chinese Restaurant’s Susan Lew

In 1991, she had a vision for an Asia Town in San Diego. Three decades later, that dream has come to life.
What to Eat in San Diego This Week: Salmon Sashimi, Cheese Wheel Pasta, and More

Our editors share what’s on their menu for local dining
8 Pan-Asian Desserts You Must Try in Convoy

Anyone for sweets?
6 Hot Pots to Eat Next and How to Order Them

We’re making #hotpotsummer a thing
The Seminal Legendary Iconic O’Brien’s Pub Turns 27 ½

How one of the birthplaces of craft beer in San Diego evolved, adapted, and thrives
5 Over-the-Top Desserts to Try This Summer in San Diego

Start the season on a sweet note with these dessert spots’ extravagant treats