Two Seven Eight is Ground Zero for San Diego’s Craft Spirits Movement
Troy Johnson works his way through the local craft spirits scene, one sip at a time
Plaza Bar’s Cocktails Provide Respite from a Not-So-Cold Winter
Irving Gonzalez taps into the bar’s music scene for inspiration
A Look Back at San Diego Beer in 2017
The events, trends, and brews that made the year in beer
10 Hot Plates: San Diego’s Top Food News in January
Restaurant rumors, openings, and coming-soons
Ceviche House Finds a New Home in Old Town
The North Park seafood spot re-opens in a much bigger space
Sweet Spot: Dunedin’s Fried Dough
A gourmet take on the indulgent carnival snack
Have a Beer with Longship’s Dan Jachimowicz
Bringing the Viking spirit of exploration to his Mira Mesa brewhouse
George’s Level2’s New Menu is an Ode to San Diego
23 cocktails highlight the nuances and diversity of the region
Sweet Spot: Extraordinary Desserts’ All of the Above Cookie
The bakery teams up with a SoCal blogger for this limited-edition cookie with a sweet charity angle
10 Great Beers for Your Holiday Wish List
‘Tis the season for special releases
Holiday Gift Guide for Cocktail Lovers
Recipe books, spirits, and a new one-stop-shop for cocktail provisions
Very Important Taco: Gobernador Vampiro at Rudy’s Taco Shop
The Sinaloan speciality features grilled cheese and shrimp
Noble Experiment’s Latest Experiment
A new cocktail program introduces three cocktails each week
Local Brewers Weigh in on the Tasting Room Debate
Four San Diego brewery owners offer their perspective on opening tasting rooms in high-density craft beer areas
10 Hot Plates: San Diego’s Top Food News in December
Restaurant rumors, openings, and coming-soons
Trish Watlington Is Selling The Red Door
The farm-to-table missionary is getting out of the restaurant business, but not food
Inside Mendocino Farms and Pressed Juicery’s Plant-Based Rescued Burger
We break down each layer, from bun to beet sauce
4 New Fall Cocktail Menus to Check Out
Seasonal offerings include exotic spices, local coffee liqueur, house-made cider, and Icelandic gin
Have a Beer with Mason Ale Works Director of Brewery Ops Matt Webster
Creating food-friendly beers as simply as possible
La Jolla’s Masala Street Impresses with Its Creative Take on Indian Food
What the gastropub lacks in street appeal it makes up for with its famous chef
Dija Mara Brings Indonesian-Inspired Cuisine to Oceanside
Chef Ryan Costanza searched Southern California for a great surf town for the new restaurant
10 Things I’m Drinking to This Thanksgiving
More than ever, we can be thankful for beer
Find Your Next San Diego Happy Hour
Ready for more? No matter the day, time, or neighborhood, there’s a deal on drinks and dining somewhere in San Diego. Here, we’ve done the legwork of leading a horse to water. You’re on deck for what’s next.
The Business of Happy Hour
For the restaurant, it’s not so happy
Happy Hour By the Numbers: How Much Are You Saving?
How much are you really pocketing during those pre-dinner hours? We did the math at nine local restaurants and lounges to find out the savings.
Where San Diego Bartenders Do Happy Hour
We asked bartenders and bar managers around town where they like to sip and snack for happy hour
