5 Fruited Beers for August
Hot weather is the perfect time to explore lighter brews that refresh with summer flavors
First Look: Black Rail Kitchen
Another indie restaurateur opts for suburbia over the sexy downtown streets
Spirit of the Month: Gin Mare
Try the Mediterranean spirit at Level 2, Hundred Proof, Il Dandy and more San Diego spots
Top Shelf: Butterfly Pea Margarita at Curadero
Spread your wings by sipping this atypical, color-changing cocktail
3 New Breweries Join the Scene
My Yard Live and Double Peak in San Marcos, and Original 40 in North Park
The Making of San Diego’s Only Michelin-Starred Restaurant
Chef William Bradley shares the specific things Addison does to makes them a star
Highlights from the Tiki Oasis Bartender Battle Prelims
Seven Caves tiki gin, the magic of tejuino, and how to elevate an ’80s sugar bomb
Morning Glory Is a Millennial Wonderland
The Little Italy restaurant may finally break San Diego’s aversion to brunch
Why Breakfast Is Hard
Richard Walker Jr. shares lessons learned as a third-generation pancake houser
A Q&A With Border X Co-Founder Martin Favela
One of Barrio’s brewery pioneers speaks about beer, business, and building community
First Look: International Smoke
Star chef Michael Mina tells a few war stories as he opens his new joint with Ayesha Curry
North Park Breakfast Company Opens, Old Trieste Closes, and More San Diego Food News in July
The latest restaurant rumors, openings, and coming-soons
San Diego Magazine’s “Best Of” Collabs Debut
Three distinct local images grace the just-released cans
Top Shelf: Fennel Colada at George’s Level2
This fresh twist on the piña colada will have you rethink the tropical cocktail
How Good is Petco Park’s Beer Lineup?
The Padres’ home hosts an impressive list of craft brews alongside the usual mass-produced options
The Best Things I Ate This Month: July 2019
Skirt steak at Cowboy Star, fried rice at Morning Glory, and Dutch baby at Richard Walker’s Pancake House
The Best Food and Drink Events in July and August
Pacific Islander Festival, Best of San Diego Party and San Diego Magazine beer release parties
Now You’re Cooking With Beer
Log Cabin Day at Pure Project highlighted cooking with craft brews
Very Important Taco: Pacifica Del Mar’s Korean Lobster Taco
Add these tacos stuffed with kimchi and Maine lobster to your Taco Tuesday must-eat list
First Look: Original 40 Brewing Company
From drive-by shootings to mood lighting—the story of a North Park entrepreneur
Star Chef Angelo Sosa Creates Something Special at Death by Tequila
The restaurant model is not groundbreaking, but the revelation is in Sosa’s execution
It’s Negroni Week in San Diego (and Tijuana)
More than 40 bars are participating in the annual fundraiser
First Look: Serea
Serea is the star of Hotel Del’s 200 million dollar redo, and a big win for local, sustainable seafood
10 Hot Plates: San Diego’s Top Food News in July
The latest restaurant rumors, openings, and coming-soons
5 Questions for Mo Nuspl, Owner & Brewer, Deft Brewing
Love for European styles has grounded this small (and relatively new) Bay Park brewery
Checking In with Prohibition’s Ryan Andrews
We chat about the bar’s big anniversary, its haunted location, and a new menu concept
