Urge Common House Brings Beer, Bowling, and Bocce to San Marcos

The new, innovative concept takes bar interaction to the next level
Have a Beer with Duck Foot Founders Matt Del Vecchio and Brett Goldstock

The brewery made its name as gluten-free, but now it’s just known for really good beer
Meet the Bartender: Jade Boyd

Curadero’s lead bartender talks mezcal and her inspiration for the new Mexican restaurant’s cocktails
How an Encinitas-Based Olive Oil Brand Is Giving Back to Palestine

Organic, fair trade extra virgin olive oil company Harvest Peace is helping Palestinian farmers, one tree at a time
Sweet Spot: Barbusa’s Deconstructed Cannoli

We love this DIY version of the classic Italian dessert
Have a (Coffee) Beer with Mostra’s Mike Arquines and RJ Ocubillo

After 100 beer collaborations they still love brewers, and the feeling is mutual
First Look: Curadero

Curadero brings Mexican street food, and drinks, to Hotel Palomar
Officine Buona Forchetta Has Opened in Liberty Station

The second location from South Park’s Neapolitan pizza stars goes beyond pizza
Nortico is Helping Shape Tijuana’s Craft Cocktail Scene

Open a year, the speakeasy-style bar has gained a cult following
Bottle (re)Cap: San Diego Beer News for March

San Diego can forecast for the month: Hazy with a chance of deliciousness. Plus celebrations with some of San Diego’s 1- and 2-year-olds.
Very Important Taco: Jackfruit Taco at Del Sur

The savory tropical fruit makes for a perfect meat substitute
San Diego’s First Matcha Café Debuts in North Park

Owner Geraldine Ridaura shows us the centuries-old method of making matcha
10 Hot Plates

San Diego restaurant rumors, openings, and coming-soons in April
Ponsaty’s Brings Master French Fare to Rancho Santa Fe

Master chef Patrick Ponsaty gets his own restaurant
Have a Beer with Abnormal Brewer Derek Gallanosa

Why he loves collaborations, hazy IPAs, and sharing his brewery with a winery and restaurant
You & Yours Distilling Co. Brings San Diego Spirits to the Next Level

An auspicious beginning for the new East Village distillery
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