10 Hot Plates
Rumors, openings, & coming-soons in January
New Restaurant: Stella Public House and Halcyon

Behold a freestanding, 3,000-square-foot, indoor-outdoor, modern box of fresh air overlooking what is soon to be San Diego’s newest 60,000-square-foot park. It’s a marquee home for two successful concepts that started in Texas. In one half, Stella Public House is a pizza-and-craft beer joint centered on a 100-year-old dough starter originally from Naples, Italy. The other half is Third-Wave […]
New Restaurant: Stella Public House and Halcyon
Behold a freestanding, 3,000-square-foot, indoor-outdoor, modern box of fresh air overlooking what is soon to be San Diego’s newest 60,000-square-foot park. It’s a marquee home for two successful concepts that started in Texas. In one half, Stella Public House is a pizza-and-craft beer joint centered on a 100-year-old dough starter originally from Naples, Italy. The other half is Third-Wave […]
Very Important Taco: Hibiscus and Goat Cheese

El Colegio Baja Med
Very Important Taco: Hibiscus and Goat Cheese
El Colegio Baja Med
Tijuana Street Food Boom

Tijuana’s culinary scene takes it outside
Tijuana Street Food Boom
Tijuana’s culinary scene takes it outside
Sweet Spot: Whiskey Chocolate Cake

In celebration of Balboa Park’s centennial in 2015, Extraordinary Desserts’ “Balboa” cake is available starting this month. The whiskey-moistened cake is layered with salted milk chocolate mousse and dark chocolate shortbread with a sprinkle of 24-karat gold leaf on top. It’s $65 for a 10-inch cake that feeds 16 to 20 people. 1430 Union Street, […]
Sweet Spot: Whiskey Chocolate Cake
In celebration of Balboa Park’s centennial in 2015, Extraordinary Desserts’ “Balboa” cake is available starting this month. The whiskey-moistened cake is layered with salted milk chocolate mousse and dark chocolate shortbread with a sprinkle of 24-karat gold leaf on top. It’s $65 for a 10-inch cake that feeds 16 to 20 people. 1430 Union Street, […]
100 Years of Beer

The more celebrating Balboa Park’s Panama–California Exhibition centennial, the better, if you ask us. Especially when the celebrating involves eating and drinking. Enter the Museum of Man’s 2015 Centennial Beer Tasting on January 8. As part of its Beerology exhibit that explores the origins of brewing in San Diego and across the world, museumgoers can […]
100 Years of Beer
The more celebrating Balboa Park’s Panama–California Exhibition centennial, the better, if you ask us. Especially when the celebrating involves eating and drinking. Enter the Museum of Man’s 2015 Centennial Beer Tasting on January 8. As part of its Beerology exhibit that explores the origins of brewing in San Diego and across the world, museumgoers can […]
INCOMING: Sovereign

Alex Thao brings Michelin-starred Vietnamese chef Downtown
INCOMING: Sovereign
Alex Thao brings Michelin-starred Vietnamese chef Downtown
INCOMING: Red O

Rick Bayless finally opens a restaurant in San Diego
INCOMING: Red O
Rick Bayless finally opens a restaurant in San Diego
An Open Letter to Humanity

It’s time to rethink the way we review small business owners online.
An Open Letter to Humanity
It’s time to rethink the way we review small business owners online.
The Best Food & Drink Events This Month: December 2014-January 2015

12 Beers of Christmas, Green Flash Supper Club, Farmers, Friends and Fishermen
The Best Food & Drink Events This Month: December 2014-January 2015
12 Beers of Christmas, Green Flash Supper Club, Farmers, Friends and Fishermen
Best Things I Ate This Month: December 2014

Chicken Dinner at Land & Water Co., Lamb Pappardelle at Bottega Americano, Beet Salad at Blue Fire Grill
Best Things I Ate This Month: December 2014
Chicken Dinner at Land & Water Co., Lamb Pappardelle at Bottega Americano, Beet Salad at Blue Fire Grill
The Controversy: Death for Food

Creator Jaime Fritsch on the uproar his food event caused.
The Controversy: Death for Food
Creator Jaime Fritsch on the uproar his food event caused.
FIRST LOOK: Double Standard
New modern Italian eatery opens in huge corner spot Downtown
FIRST LOOK: Double Standard
New modern Italian eatery opens in huge corner spot Downtown
10 Hot Plates
Rumors, openings, & coming-soons