Sweet Spot: Churros at Cocina 35
The owner of the popular Mexican restaurant crafted the beautifully simple dessert from her grandmother’s recipe
The Best Food and Drink Events in May and June
San Diego Magazine’s Best Restaurants Party, Andrew Bachelier + Travis Swikard Dinner at Jeune et Jolie, and Gospel Rose Brunch at Provisional Kitchen
The Best Things I Ate This Month: May 2019
Ramen at HiroNori, camembert fig jam gelato at An’s Dry Cleaning, and fried chicken at Louisiana Purchase
Very Important Taco: Bone Marrow Taco at Tuetano Taqueria
These birria tacos topped with ‘meaty butter’ are worth driving to San Ysidro for
Rapid Review: HiroNori Craft Ramen
You’ve got to be special to survive in Hillcrest, and this shoyu is just that
The 12 Best Beers from Rhythm & Brews
The haze craze took over the Vista festival this year, but lots of other styles were shining
George’s Level2’s New Menu Highlights Local Flora
The bar’s second hardbound cocktail book takes inspiration from San Diego’s backyard
First Look: Il Dandy
Michelin-starred Italian chefs open a stunner in Bankers Hill
Eat This: Hawaiian Ahi Crudo at Death by Tequila
Jean-George protégé and Top Chef vet creates a summer version of a Thai classic
Lost Cause Meadery Wins Big
San Diego’s world-class meadery just became an international sensation
Jeune et Jolie Brings a Feminine Mystique and Frog Legs to Carlsbad
You can see Chef Andrew Bachelier’s commitment to Franco roots in three dishes: the frog legs, the rabbit, and the bread
Three Spring Cocktails to Try
From marigold syrup to strange fruit, these drinks will lighten your spirits
First Look: Extraordinary Desserts Bankers Hill
Karen Krasne brings a new cakes-and-things wonderland to Bankers Hill
10 Hot Plates: San Diego’s Top Food News in May
The latest restaurant rumors, openings, and coming-soons
Do You Know Vista’s Biggest Brewery?
They fly under the radar but they still fly high
The Florence Makes Its Debut in Sabre Springs
The new $4 million restaurant may be the best thing that happened to a suburban office park
A High-Water Mark for PB Ale House
A new brewer ups the game for this popular beachside brewpub
The Contender: The Big Zac
A vegan fast-food chain impersonates the McDonald’s classic
Very Important Taco: Grilled Yellowtail at Galaxy Taco
How this La Jolla restaurant cooks up the top-shelf local catch
Spirit of the Month: Benedictine
This bourbon- and brandy-friendly spirit deserves to be in your liquor cabinet
The Contender: Peace Pies
The search for San Diego’s best veggie burger continues
Iron Fist Has a New Hand on Deck
A shift in strategies and a retooled beer lineup have changed the way this Vista brewery does business
The Best Food and Drink Events in April and May
Eat.Drink.Read., Gator by the Bay, and Festival of Arts in North Park
The Best Things I Ate This Month: April 2019
Hearth-roasted carrots at Fort Oak, frog legs at Jeune et Jolie, and short rib pappardelle at Cesarina
Loma Portal’s Royale keeps it simple
Plus You & Yours introduces Old Tom and Tijuana’s Cereus highlights bartender talent
Rapid Review: Tribute Pizza
San Diego pizza joint is good enough to get a tribute of its own one day
