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
Meet the Bartender: Meghan Balser
You can find her at Seven Grand, Trust, and the upcoming Craft at the Cove. Just don’t order a Long Island Iced Tea
July’s Best Food & Drink Events
San Diego Summer Feast at Suzie’s Farm, Coronado Brewing Company’s 20th Anniversary, and Café Gratitude’s “We Are One” Block Party
Best Things I Ate This Month: July 2016
Chicken and Dumplings at Mess Hall, Beef Tallow at your house, and Abalone Tostada at Manzanilla
Crowning San Diego’s Best Tiki Cocktails
The Tiki Oasis cocktail challenge asks bartenders to honor the genre, but also get creative
