Another Top Chef Opens a Local Restaurant

Pacific Standard Coastal Kitchen takes over the former China Max and Fat City spot
Very Important Taco: Tofu Taco

Try the tofu, potato, and mushroom taco at Pokez
The Red Door Offers VIP Access with Its New CSR Program

You can have a stake in the farm-to-table eatery, thanks to their community-supported restaurant initiative. Plus, a “farm-to-glass” bar opens next door.
Former Miss San Diego Takes on MasterChef

Local beauty queen makes the top 15 on Fox cooking show
10 Hot Plates

San Diego restaurant rumors, openings, & coming-soons in September
David Tye Brings Craft Cocktails to the Crab Hut

And, if you’re lucky, you’ll find him behind the bar at Sycamore Den
Bitter Brothers Launches Its First Family-Style Beer Dinner

The Bay Ho brewery’s elevated comfort cuisine hits the sweet spot
Eat Food With Eyes

It’s not gross, it’s food
The Chilling Facts About Craft Beer

Why colder is not always better
Meet the Bartender: Zack Gray

Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant’s new bar manager guarantees you’ll love his cocktails
The Best Food & Drink Events in August and September

Ferragosto Wine Dinner, Farm Dinner at Juniper & Ivy, and Culture Through Cuisine
Best Things I Ate This Month: August 2016

Softshell Crab Lettuce Wraps at Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant, Lamb at Veladora/Pony Room, and Buffalo Octopus at Herringbone
FIRST LOOK: Ponsaty’s

S.D.’s Master French Chef finally gets his own signature joint
Abnormal Hosts a Sour-Lover’s Beer Dinner

The Rancho Bernardo brewery takes on a bold pairing challenge
5 Ways to Do Good with Black Magic

The spiced rum teams up with local bars to benefit Surfrider Foundation
Have a Beer with Ex-Stone Brewmaster Mitch Steele

The San Diego beer veteran is off to new adventures
FIRST LOOK: Isola Pizza Bar

A hit in Little Italy, Neapolitan pizza joint doubles down in La Jolla
The Insiders’ Guide to Tales of the Cocktail

San Diego bartenders share their experiences at the iconic annual event
Mess Hall Is Ambitiously In-The-Now

The concept of Liberty Public Market’s signature restaurant pays off well, when it pays off.
10 Hot Plates

San Diego restaurant rumors, openings, & coming-soons in August
La Vida Vegan: A Slice of Pizza Heaven

The Dish: Soyrizo, butternut squash, and Yukon potato pizza The Spot: Zia Gourmet Pizza, 3311 Adams Avenue, Normal Heights The Scene: Located in the heart of the Adams Avenue business district, Zia is casual, and what first stood out was the big smile that greeted us. The owner, Khaled, was very welcoming and immediately started […]
The Hot New Restaurant Trend Catching Fire in San Diego

The newest menu muse for chefs and restaurateurs? Fire!
Sweet Spot: The Most Decadent Ice Cream Sandwich Yet

Scooped by MooTime uses chewy cereal squares for the traditional summer treat
An Iconic San Diego Eatery Gets a $2.5 Million Makeover

The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey Pines debuts a new look
Very Important Taco: Fish Taco at El Toro Del Cerro Taco Shop

Exploring an oasis in the Mexican food desert north of SDSU
How to Host a Beer Tasting Party

5 steps to getting out of your comfort zone and surprising yourself