Critic’s Picks: San Diego’s Best Beer 2018
Beer columnist Bruce Glassman looks at the 15 brews that have created the longest-lasting impression since May 2017
Maestoso Adds to Hillcrest’s Restaurant Revival
The “chef-to-table” Italian restaurant serves up pasta, pinsa, and more
Giardino Brings Charming Italian Ambience to Lemon Grove
The family restaurant is a sprouting wildflower in San Diego’s culinary dead zone
Brews with Views: San Diego’s Top 6 Scenic Sipping Spots
Where to enjoy a cold pint with an ocean view
Juniper & Ivy’s Frank Magnasco Makes Manhattans
The San Diego bartender is one of six competing next week in New York
The Best Pizza in San Diego
Troy Johnson picks his five finalists for the upcoming Best Restaurants issue
Have a Beer with SouthNorte Brewer Ryan Brooks
Brooks is San Diego’s “brewing ambassador” to Baja
Very Important Taco: Tacos El Cabrón’s Namesake Taco
It pairs carne asada with pinto beans in a street taco-size tortilla
Best Things I Ate This Month: April 2018
Dirty Flat Top Burger at The Friendly, Bolognese Al Forno at Barbusa, and The Queen at Giardino Neighborhood Cucina
The Best Burgers in San Diego
Our Best Restaurants issue is coming—here are my five burger finalists
Is San Diego Beer Growth Leveling Off?
Even Green Flash Brewing Co. has to call it quits
3 Cocktails to Add to Your Must-Drink List This Spring
New menus from Herb & Wood, Juniper & Ivy, and Sycamore Den bring lighter, sweeter flavors
Your Special Order Isn’t Special
The Dirty Flat Top Cheeseburger at The Friendly is awesome, just don’t ask for substitutions
10 Hot Plates: San Diego’s Top Food News in April
Restaurant rumors, openings, and coming-soons
Where to Find a Cocktail Made with Butterfly Pea Flowers
A handful of San Diego bars are stepping up their purple cocktail game
Getting to Know the Ensenada Beer Festival
Mexico’s largest beer event spotlights a new world of craft
Isabel Cruz’s Recipe for Breakfast Nachos
The chef-restauranteur behind Isabel’s Cantina and Barrio Star has a new cookbook out this month
Shank & Bone Brings Vibrant Vietnamese Food to North Park
Modern and traditional Vietnamese cuisine meet at this artsy space
Pisco Rotisserie & Cevicheria Brings Fusion Flavors to San Diego
An acclaimed Peruvian chef partners with an iconic San Diego restaurateur for this restaurant in Liberty Station and Carlsbad
Quality Rum Makes a Comeback at Catamaran Resort
The Mission Bay hotel partners with Malahat Spirits Co. for some seriously tasty kill-devil
Have a Beer with Bitter Brothers Brewer Tyler Tucker
Bay Ho’s brewery gets a new member of the family
First Look: Queenstown Bistro
Little Italy’s New Zealand-inspired concept spawns a sister at UTC
Celebrate Spring With These 5 Outdoor Happy Hours
Because daylight saving time is all about using that extra hour of sunshine wisely
Why We Love Tacos
A love letter to celebrate the greatest taco contest of all time ever, period
Mother Earth Brew Co. Adds Wine and Food to Its Portfolio
The newly opened Mother’s Provisions brings wine, cheese, and charcuterie to downtown Vista
Sweet Spot: Taro Root Dessert at Village North
Taro combines with caramelized sugar at this Chinese eatery on Convoy