There’s Actual Magic in Beer
Why yeast is the unsung hero of brewing
5 Things to Love About URBN’s New Cocktail Menu
From coconut liqueurs to shark mugs, Michele Willard’s cocktails show creativity and class
Sweet Spot: Facing East Noodle & Bar’s Freakshake
Try this indulgent take on the classic dessert
A Beer-Lover’s Special (and Very Limited) Beer Alternative
Cidre Brut, a Génépi-infused cider created by the US Grant Hotel, is a one-of-a-kind taste experience
Try This Spirit: Chareau Aloe
The small-batch California-made liqueur is making its way onto local menus
Cucina Enoteca Shines a Spotlight on Female Chefs
Big local names like Extraordinary Desserts’s Karen Krasne and A.R. Valentien’s Kelli Crosson will collaborate with female winemakers during La Festa Della Donna’s pairing dinner
You Can’t Be Trusted With Salt and Pepper, and Here’s Why
Local chefs are joining the conversation
Ask a Bartender: 2 Questions for Anthony Schmidt
Consortium Holdings’ beverage director talks ice, eau de vie, and the magic of rhum agricole
The New Pendry Hotel Debuts Lionfish
Chef JoJo Ruiz takes the helm at the coast-focused, two-story restaurant
Bottle (re)Cap: San Diego Beer News for February
New cans of old classics, new beers from San Diego icons, and a trio of new breweries
Here’s Where to Find the Best BBQ in San Diego
San Diego finally gets real-deal brisket at Grand Ole BBQ y Asado
Very Important Taco: Braised Short Rib
Get it at The Bar by Red Door
10 Hot Plates
San Diego restaurant rumors, openings, & coming-soons in March
The Hake’s New View Steals the Show
La Jolla’s tiny bistro gets a $2.5-million overhaul, and it works
6 Cocktails That Are Perfect for a Rainy Day
Warm up with drinks that are strong, spicy, or both
Have a Beer with Groundswell President Kevin Rhodes
His thoughts on seizing big opportunities, being in charge of his own “brew destiny,” and why breweries are ferocious beasts
Where Are You, Salt & Pepper?
Salt and pepper have been banished from San Diego restaurant tables and it’s a crime
The Craft Beer Beach Ball: How Many Breweries Is Too Many?
Our answer to the question San Diego beer drinkers have been asking for years
Don’t Miss Del Mar’s New Healthy Gourmet Chain
Flower Child’s fast-casual eats hit the Flower Hill Promenade
Sweet Spot: San Diego-Made Marshmallow Pops
A local couple turns the basic marshmallow into a gourmet pop
SR76 Brews New Life into Valley Center
Southern California’s first tribal-owned brewery launches at Harrah’s Resort
8 Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Fall in Love With
Skip the Champagne and go with one of these instead
The Secret to Avoiding Food Guilt
Food delivery companies allow us to shame eat with abandon
Very Important Taco: Breakfast Queso Taco at Luche Libre
The a.m. taco made with crispy queso, eggs, potatoes, and chorizo is as bold as the taqueria’s Mexican wrestling-themed décor
First Look: Crack Shack Encinitas
The fast-casual chicken joint opens its first North County location
Have a Beer with Mission Brewmaster John Egan
His thoughts on recent beer trends, what happened to root beer, and training the next generation of brewers
