Meet the Distiller: Old Harbor’s Blake Heffernan
How plans to brew beer led to a gig at one of San Diego’s most respected distilleries
First Look: Gravity Heights
Whisknladle teams with iconic brewer Skip Virgilio for a gourmet brewpub, and tears
Very Important Taco: The Chipotle Lime Cauliflower Taco from Second Nature
Vowing to eat less meat in the new year? Try this vegan taco even meat lovers will enjoy.
The Best Soup Dumplings in San Diego
My hunt for the best xiao long bao in the city unearthed two surprising winners
CheeseSmith Is Making Cheese (Finally!)
The owner of one of San Diego’s most iconic breweries takes his passion for cheese to a professional level
First Look: Fort Oak
The team behind Trust launches its most ambitious concept yet in Mission Hills
10 Hot Plates: San Diego’s Top Food News in January
The latest restaurant rumors, openings, and coming-soons
Choose Your Own Hot Toddy at Madison on Park
Plus Grant Grill rolls out a Gin & Juice rap-inspired menu
San Diego’s Beer Community Embraces Benchmark Brewing
On the verge of shutting its doors forever, this small, family-run brewery was saved by the people who love them
Endangered Species: The Restaurant Cook
Thanks to low pay and grinding work, the restaurant industry is suffering a massive shortage of cooks
The Best Food and Drink Events in January and February
Chef Susan Feniger Dinner, Casa Noble Tequila Dinner with Travis Swikard, and Blind Lady’s 10-Year Anniversary
The Best Things I Ate This Month: January 2019
Short rib fondue at WhipHand, maple pecan crème brûlée at Trust, and smoked shrimp tacos at El Jardín
Maestoso Is a Rewarding Taste of Rome, and Equally Confusing to Navigate
When you finally figure out how to order, the results are inspiring
Tahona Opens in Old Town
San Diego’s first mezcal tasting room has arrived
The 15 Most Memorable Beers of 2018
Outstanding results from a year marked by innovation, collaboration, and reinvention
Best Restaurants in San Diego: 2018
The city’s top restaurant owners, chefs, and bartenders name their favorites
Amplified Ale Works Plugs Into East Village
The brewery’s third major location includes a full bar, a coffee shop, and an upcoming sour facility
Cocktail Gift Guide: 2018 Edition
Recipe books, bartending tools, and booze for your favorite home bartender
Mezcal Gets Mindful
Mezcal Meditation Classes Debut at Tahona in Old Town
10 Holiday Cocktails to Get You in the Spirit
From a cocktail-centric holiday pop-up to Grandma’s secret hot buttered rum
10 Holiday Cocktails to Get You in the Spirit
From a cocktail-centric holiday pop-up to Grandma’s secret hot buttered rum
A Critic’s Take: Seven Restaurant Trends That Defined 2018
Poke exhaustion, the arrival of plant dishes, and a shortage of cooks are some of biggest restaurant trends of the year
Very Important Taco: Pork Belly Bánh Mì Tacos at El Roy’s Tequila Bar + Kitchen
The Coronado eatery pulled inspiration from West Pac Noodle Bar’s weekly special
12 special beers that will add sparkle to your season
A round-up of holiday releases from Mission, The Lost Abbey, Ballast Point, Burning Beard, Stone, SouthNorte, Port and more
A ‘Top Chef’ Star Has the Best Mexican Food in the City at El Jardín
The Liberty Station restaurant shines when Chef Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins is on the line
Realm of the 52 Remedies Is the Speakeasy San Diego Needs
The new Kearny Mesa spot hits all the right notes with its design, cocktails, and vibe
