The Year in Beer

The biggest San Diego beer milestones from 2016, plus a few predictions for 2017
Best Things I Ate All Year

Another year, another couple thousand dishes—including these 21 standouts
Hey, Troy: How Much Food Gets Wasted in the US?

Ask food critic Troy Johnson any food- or drink-related question that’s on your mind
6 New Beer’s Resolutions for 2017

How to make beer a bigger and better part of life in the coming year
The Dog Lover’s Guide to San Diego

From yappy hours and off-leash beaches to pet boutiques and dog yoga, here are 52 ways to experience San Diego with your four-legged friend
Your New Favorite Late-Night Happy Hours

Who says happy hour has to start in the afternoon? These spots cater to the after-after-work crowd.
Very Important Taco: Surf and Turf at Zoe’s Place

The food truck whips up a juicy beef and shrimp combo
Tajima Heads up San Diego’s Ramen Empire

Ramen shops are taking over the city, and Tajima leads the charge
Meet the Founders of the New Officine Buona Forchetta

Native Italians Matteo Cattaneo and Mario Cassineri talk recipes, family-friendly dining, and the virtues of good bread
Pacific Beach Goes Tiki with The Grass Skirt

The people behind Kettner Exchange and Vin de Syrah are at it again
Sweet Spot: Tasting Room Del Mar’s Half Baked Ice Cream Dessert

A gourmet take on a popular Ben & Jerry’s flavor
Mazara Trattoria Should Be Your next Go-To Drink Spot

This unassuming Italian eatery is our Food & Drink editor’s January pick
San Diego Restaurant Openings & Rumors in January

This month’s top dining and drinking news
Try This Bold New Drink at Café Gratitude

The Little Italy restaurant’s new wellness shot is flying off shelves thanks to one unique ingredient
Have a Beer with Pure Project Brewer Winslow Sawyer

Thoughts about his big year, the nature of San Diego beer fans, and how NoCal’s brewery scene compares to SoCal
4 Cocktails That Bring the Holiday Spirit

A little spice makes things nice in these seasonal offerings
Everything You Need to Know about Malt

What it is, what it does, and why it’s awesome
Cocktail Holiday Gift Guide: Home Bartending Edition

Bitters, spoons, mixing glasses, and more for cocktail aficionados
The Best Food & Drink Events in December

Feast of the Seven Fishes, Tamale Party at the Curious Fork, and The Wine Vault’s Top 5 Reds Tasting Menu
Cowboy Star Has the Ultimate Holiday Drink Experience

Sip a Scandinavian classic gone wrong out of a gnome head
Have a Beer with San Diego Brewers Guild President Jill Davidson

Why she loves San Diego, the beer business, and spreading the word about craft beer
Ways to Give Back While Drinking Beer This Holiday Season

Need a little motivation to be charitable? These local beer events put the fun in fundraising
A Wine Game-Changer?

With its invention, LJ Crafted Wines is serving high-end wines straight from the barrel
What to Get at Liberty Public Market’s New Booze Boutique

Grape Smuggler focuses on small-batch and craft distilleries
Bottle (re)Cap: San Diego Beer News in November and December

New beer spots, fun fests, and some special sippers to look out for
Cocktail Holiday Gift Guide: The Booze Edition

Five spirited options for spreading a little extra holiday cheer