A Baja Feast in San Diego
After an extensive $2.5-million remodel, The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey Pines debuted its makeover last month. To christen its patio expansion, the restaurant is celebrating with The Art of Baja, a five-course dinner on July 15 to showcase the cuisine of Valle de Guadalupe. The alfresco dinner, prepared by The Lodge’s Executive Chef […]
Carnitas’ Snack Shack Has Opened its New Location
The Embarcadero has needed a jolt for a while, and they just got it with the opening of Carnitas’ Snack Shack. Chef-owner Hanis Cavin is a refugee of fine dining who struck gold when he opened his first pork joint in North Park. This space at the Embarcadero was highly sought after, loaded with thirsty […]
Sweet Spot: Churros & Ice Cream at Salud
Summer diets are meant to be broken. And for Salud’s Churros & Ice Cream, we’ll happily tap into the calorie bank. The elaborate creation includes caramel-filled churros with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream, doused with caramel sauce and Tajín, the signature Mexican seasoning made with chili peppers, salt, and lime. Together, it’s a blend […]
Try These Cocktails Fresh Off the Boat
Ahoy! To fete the summer season, Grant Grill Lounge has introduced a new menu of nautically themed cocktails, a nod to San Diego’s distinctions of being a port city and having one of the largest Naval bases in the U.S. At the swanky Art Deco speakeasy tucked inside downtown’s US Grant Hotel, award-winning Chef de […]
10 Hot Plates
San Diego restaurant rumors, openings, & coming-soons in July
San Diego Wins Big at Del Mar’s International Beer Festival
Local breweries take home an impressive number of medals
Is Absolut Elyx Leading a Vodka Renaissance?
Level2’s Craft at the Cove brings in Lindsay Nader to show what the spirit can do
Have a Beer with Societe Founders Doug Constantiner & Travis Smith
Meet the brewers who believe perfect is just big enough
Meet the Bartender: Andrew Larson
The recent San Diego transplant’s cocktails are making waves at The Nolen
The Best Food & Drink Events This Month: June-July 2016
True Food Kitchen’s Sustainable Seafood Dinner, Best Restaurants Party, North Eats, and Collections by Addison
FIRST LOOK: The Grill
Jeff Jackson gets an outdoor griller’s dream with 2.5 million-dollar overhaul
Best Things I Ate This Month: June 2016
Oxtail gnocchi at Herb & Wood, potatoes at Trust, and almond cake at Azucar
The Beer Festival for Brewers
A taste of Firestone Walker’s coveted Invitational
18 Places to Drink During Negroni Week
Celebrate the cocktail and do good while you drink
Amplified Ales Turns Up the Volume
PB’s coolest brewery plugs into the Miramar beer scene
Three New Cocktails to Try
A trio of tasty libations from Herb & Wood, Trust, and Coin-Op
Restaurant to Watch: Mess Hall
We followed chefs Tim Kolanko and Colin Murray through Liberty Public Market
La Vida Vegan: Sol Food
The Dish: Sol Cal Burger The Spot: Sol Cal Cafe, 910 J Street, East Village The Scene: The small spot across from Petco Park is a popular grab-and-go option, but with decor so bright, colorful, and inviting, it doesn’t hurt to sit and stay awhile. The menu spans juices, smoothies, and savory eats like avocado […]
Now Open: Herb & Wood
Chef Brian Malarkey and GM Chris Puffer of Searsucker and Herringbone acclaim are back with Herb & Wood. The 12,000-square-foot project—in a Little Italy warehouse formerly home to art emporium Mixture—has four distinct social spaces, including an entry café, a “lavender lounge,” a main dining room, and a huge back patio. The menu from Malarkey […]
Restaurant Review: A.R. Valentien
After 14 years, A.R. Valentien is still a magical place for Francophilic carnivores
Sweet Spot: Peanut Butter Captain Crunch at Trust
When Trust pastry chef Jeremy Harville mixed peanut butter Cap’n Crunch with Crunch Berries for his niece and nephew one morning, the result reminded him of peanut butter and jelly—and inspired him to create the Peanut Butter Captain Crunch dessert at Trust. Harville’s elevated take pairs a peanut butter cheesecake with a scoop of Cap’n […]
Balboa Park Launches Food Truck Friday
Food trucks have had a complicated history with Balboa Park. While the city allows mainstays like popcorn stands, tight restrictions have limited full-blown food trucks to city-sponsored events like December Nights. That’s all changing this month with the official launch of Food Truck Friday. The program, a partnership between the Parks and Recreation Department and […]
10 Hot Plates
San Diego restaurant rumors, openings, & coming-soons in June
Very Important Taco: Chile Relleno Taco at The Rabbit Hole
The offbeat murals and woodland decor at this sports bar recall a grown-up Alice in Wonderland, with a pet-friendly patio out front. (Dog toys provided!) Most of the dishes are as meaty as the Chuck Norris portrait in the corner—including real rabbit meatloaf—but for those who’d prefer phony coney, the vegetarian chile relleno taco hits […]
Dinner at Your Door: Local Meal Delivery Services
Step aside, Blue Apron. Two local San Diego food stars are diving into the meal kit game, delivering chef-approved dinners to your doorstep.
The People Behind the Beer
‘Behind the Brews’ celebrates one year with a tribute to San Diego’s brewers
