The Most Honest Man in San Diego’s Restaurant Scene
Sometimes the barest truths come from the least expected places
Where to Eat in San Diego: Restaurant Openings & News (Jan. 15–19)
Your one-stop shop for food and drink happenings around town this week
2024 Best Restaurants Marketing Toolkit
Spread the news. Share the poll. Voting ends on February 23, 2024.
Where to Eat in San Diego: Restaurant Openings & News (Jan. 9–15)
Your one-stop shop for food and drink happenings around town this week
The Best San Diego Bars Dedicated to Your Favorite Liquor
Vodka, whiskey, rum, absinthe—check out these local hot spots specializing in a single spirit
Where to Eat in San Diego: Restaurant Openings & News (Jan. 1–7)
Your one-stop shop for food and drink happenings around town this week
The Best San Diego Happy Hour Specials in 2024
Your guide to the most popular bar drink specials, cheap bites and more, from Pacific Beach to South Park
20 of the Best New Restaurants in San Diego 2023
From world-famous hot pot to a tiny fish shop, food critic Troy Johnson names his top new eateries of the year
The Biggest San Diego Dining Trends of 2023
Hot new neighborhoods, bakeries’ golden era, and maximalist design—here’s what reigned and what’s next for ’24
The Secret to Healthier Coffee? A Special Kind of Dirt
Following a cancer diagnosis, the mother-son duo behind Dirt Food invented a recipe to alkalize acidic foods
10 Most-Listened-To Happy Half Hour Podcast Episodes of 2023
Since 2016, San Diego Mag‘s Happy Half Hour podcast has been highlighting the city’s finest food and drink makers and sharing the best in food news each month. This year, co-hosts Troy Johnson and David Martin spent 28 episodes catching up with the city’s top chefs, industry insiders, and local talent to find out what […]
Where to Eat in San Diego: Restaurant Openings & News (Dec. 18–22)
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9 Unique Coffee Shops in San Diego You Need to Visit
Skip the chains and support these local gems for a novel twist on your daily cup of joe
Year in Review: A Look Back at San Diego Beer in 2023
We tapped local brewers to recap the city’s craft beer scene this year and give us a glimpse into what to expect in 2024
Where to Eat in San Diego: Restaurant Openings & News (Dec. 11–15)
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Every Good Thing the SDM Staff Ate in 2023
Our complete list of monthly food and beverage picks chosen by SDM staffers, top chefs, and notable locals
Behind the Cover: Q&A With Celebrity Chef Claudia Sandoval
We tapped the local chef to help us recreate San Diego Mag’s June 1956 cover
La Nacional Brings a Late-Night Scene to Chula Vista
The team behind Machete Beer House has debuted their long-awaited second spot on Third Avenue
Review: Del Mar’s Steak 48
San Diego’s big new steakhouse is hot, cold, and extremely at your service
Where to Get Takeout or Dine-in Christmas Dinner in San Diego 2023
Celebrate the season with these 25 restaurants offering holiday specials, prix-fixe menus, and more
Where to Eat in San Diego: Restaurant Openings & News (Dec. 4–8)
Your one-stop shop for food and drink happenings around town this week
The Top 9 Must-Visit Breweries in Baja California
The ultimate guide to the percolating beer scene south of the border
Where to Eat in San Diego: Restaurant Openings & News (Nov. 27-Dec. 1)
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Where to Eat in San Diego: Restaurant Openings & News (Nov. 20-25)
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Where to Get Gluten-Free Pastries in San Diego
No wheat, no problem at these six locales around town offering fully allergy-free treats and baked goods
Callie’s General Manager Has the Mother of All Resumes
Ann Sim partnered with chef Travis Swikard to build a million-dollar baby—and now they’re doing it again
