10 Hot Plates
San Diego restaurant rumors, openings, and coming-soons in October
Tapenade’s Sterling French Reputation Remains Near-Perfect at Bistro Du Marché
The name and the room have changed but the service and the food are impeccable
Have a Beer with the Second Chance Leadership Team
Marty Mendiola, Virginia Morrison, and Curtis Hawes talk past, current, and future plans for the brewery
First Look: Queensborough, Part 2
Underground 1920s NYC-style social club is now open
First Look: Born & Raised
They said don’t do a steakhouse. So the damn kids did.
Common Theory Public House Puts Craft Beer in the Spotlight
Chef A.G. Warfield aims to create food that not only improves with beer but enhances the beer itself
Grant Grill’s New Cocktail Menu Includes Unexpected Ingredients
Cory Alberto takes a culinary approach to the aviation-themed cocktails
Sweet Spot: Beesalt Balcony’s Baklava Cake
The delicate dessert has layers of phyllo dough, butter, spices, and vanilla ice cream
Are Tasting Rooms Hurting San Diego’s Beer Bars?
University Heights publican Karen Barnett voices her concerns
What to Drink at Hundred Proof
Trust’s sister restaurant keeps the focus on approachable cocktails
Very Important Taco: Carnitas Taco at Cali Street Tacos
Prepare for a thick tortilla and plenty of heat-packed flavor
10 Hot Plates
San Diego restaurant rumors, openings, and coming-soons in September
Coin-Op Brings Brings Innovative Cocktails and Classic Games to the Gaslamp
Michele Willard’s menu is both fun and sophisticated
The US Grant is Making Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer
The hotel’s beverage program attempts to fill the 0% ABV void in San Diego’s craft beer scene
Queensborough Brings 1920s New York to the Gaslamp
The two-story cocktail lounge is serving elevated pub grub and NYC classics
You Need to Try This Horchata Shake with Churro Bites
Hundred Proof nails this dirty-delicious and oh-so-decadent dessert
Bar Bodega Brings Tapas Culture to Little Italy
This little box in a bustling part of town is inspiring and unassuming
Stone Brewing Turns 21 in Style
Dozens of breweries join the celebration — here are the best beers of the day
Got a Great Balsamic? Make a Cocktail!
Vinegars provide a nice kick to boozy drinks
Have a Beer with AleSmith’s Head Brewer Ryan Crisp
From the early days with a team of six, to one of San Diego’s biggest producers — he’s seen it all
Sweet Spot: Crack Shack’s Soft Serve
Top flavors like chocolate banana or strawberry shortcake soft serve with unlimited toppings
Viewpoint Brewing Co. Brings Craft Beer to Del Mar
The city finally has a brewery
Newtopia Cyder Brings Flavor to Scripps Ranch
Craft beer aside, the local artisan beverage industry is thriving
4 New Cocktails That Are Perfect for Summer
Cold drinks for hot days from Hundred Proof, Curadero, Panama 66, and Tamarindo
Very Important Taco: Tamarindo’s Avocado Crab Taco
The new North Park spot puts its own spin on surf and turf
Meet the Bartender: Licorería Limantour’s Jose Luis León
The Mexico City barman is in town for a couple of mezcal-focused guest gigs
