Where Chef Jason Knibb Eats When He’s Off the Clock

Nine-Ten’s culinary master shares his top three picks
10 San Diego Beers Perfect for Summer

This year’s Rhythm & Brews offered high temperatures and refreshing brews to match
Bartender Exit Interview: Michele Willard

Saying goodbye to San Diego’s cocktail scene’s den mom
The No-Plastic Challenge

Traveling across the country eating at restaurants, I will try to avoid plastic
San Diego Brewers Shine in International Competitions

The spring awards season wraps up with big wins for local breweries
Very Important Taco: Adobada Taco at La Taquería Vegiee

A food truck with Tijuana roots is serving up delicious plant-based takes on the classics
Better Together: No Need to Go It Alone When You Exercise!

Research confirms that working out in a group is a good way to go. Here are five classes to try at the YMCA.
San Diego’s Best Restaurant of 2018: The Finalists

San Diego Magazine’s Best Restaurants issue comes out in June. Here are food critic Troy Johnson’s finalists for the best of the best.
TJ Majeske Wants to Make The Pearl a Craft Cocktail Destination

The mid-century modern hotel has new owners, a new chef, and a new focus on cocktails
Sweet Spot: Herb & Eatery’s Gelato Sandwiches

The Little Italy café turns out gourmet spins on the traditional ice cream sandwich
Have a Beer with Rouleur’s Rawley Macias

The cycling-themed Carlsbad brewery just celebrated its first anniversary
10 Hot Plates: San Diego’s Top Food News in May

Restaurant rumors, openings, and coming-soons
Raised by Wolves Is Your New Favorite Liquor Store

The selection at Consortium Holdings’ new bottle shop is well-curated and surprisingly affordable
Bagby’s Beerleaders Program Teaches Brewing Basics

The community beer education program offers a day in a brewery making beer
First Look: Bird Rock Coffee Roasters Del Mar

Local icons merge with Kansas company, start new era of expansion
The Two-Bite Rule

How a survival technique deepened my love affair with eating
Is It a Bad Time to Open a Brewery in San Diego?

5 breweries closed last year. A dozen or so are opening this year.
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