Best Things I Ate This Month: November 2014
Chile Relleno Taco at City Tacos, Fall Squash Salad at Sea & Smoke, Huli Huli Chicken at Sea180
FIRST LOOK: S&M Sausage & Meat
Behold the new fleshy concept from the Slater’s 50/50 camp
FIRST LOOK: S&M Sausage & Meat
Behold the new fleshy concept from the Slater’s 50/50 camp
San Diego Beer Week 2014

Hop, skip, and tap your way through Beer Week with these specialty pairings, tap takeovers, crafty cookies, barley body wraps, and flights galore
San Diego Beer Week 2014
Hop, skip, and tap your way through Beer Week with these specialty pairings, tap takeovers, crafty cookies, barley body wraps, and flights galore
FIRST LOOK: Stake Chophouse & Bar
The first photos in the known universe of Coronado’s new modern steakhouse.
FIRST LOOK: Stake Chophouse & Bar
The first photos in the known universe of Coronado’s new modern steakhouse.
Behind the Baja Story

An American writer silences his fear echo and rediscovers Baja
Behind the Baja Story
An American writer silences his fear echo and rediscovers Baja
FIRST LOOK: Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Iconic S.D. coffee roasters open second location in Little Italy
FIRST LOOK: Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Iconic S.D. coffee roasters open second location in Little Italy
Side Dish: Octopus

On a dare, octopus makes a run at San Diego menus
Side Dish: Octopus
On a dare, octopus makes a run at San Diego menus
Trend: Friendsgiving

Whether you actually missed booking a flight home, or are just strategically saving the family drama for Christmas, a “Friendsgiving” might be just the ticket to get your turkey fix this month. And while potlucks might be easier, local chef Chassie Bell can help you host the whole shebang. Sign up for her special Friendsgiving […]
Trend: Friendsgiving
Whether you actually missed booking a flight home, or are just strategically saving the family drama for Christmas, a “Friendsgiving” might be just the ticket to get your turkey fix this month. And while potlucks might be easier, local chef Chassie Bell can help you host the whole shebang. Sign up for her special Friendsgiving […]
10 Hot Plates

November rumors, openings, & coming-soons
10 Hot Plates
November rumors, openings, & coming-soons
Sweet Spot: Apple Pie

Sometimes you just shouldn’t mess with a classic. Especially on Thanksgiving. We love this traditional apple pie made with real whole fruit, no fillings, and a buttery crumb topping, offered only as a whole pie. No slices! $24, Betty’s Pie Whole Saloon, 155 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, 760-230-6781 Sweet Spot: Apple Pie Photography by Luis […]
Sweet Spot: Apple Pie
Sometimes you just shouldn’t mess with a classic. Especially on Thanksgiving. We love this traditional apple pie made with real whole fruit, no fillings, and a buttery crumb topping, offered only as a whole pie. No slices! $24, Betty’s Pie Whole Saloon, 155 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, 760-230-6781 Sweet Spot: Apple Pie Photography by Luis […]
Eat This: Fish and Clam Ceviche

South African-born chef Ryan Steyn has brought his talents and signature dishes to Valle de Guadalupe. Set amidst the expansive vineyards at Adobe Guadalupe is his newest venture, El Jardin de Adobe por Chef Ryan Steyn. The seasonal menu is crafted from locally sourced ingredients in the area. Be sure to order the fish and […]
Eat This: Fish and Clam Ceviche
South African-born chef Ryan Steyn has brought his talents and signature dishes to Valle de Guadalupe. Set amidst the expansive vineyards at Adobe Guadalupe is his newest venture, El Jardin de Adobe por Chef Ryan Steyn. The seasonal menu is crafted from locally sourced ingredients in the area. Be sure to order the fish and […]
Very Important Taco: El Fútbol

Smoked to perfection at Tacos Perla
Very Important Taco: El Fútbol
Smoked to perfection at Tacos Perla
New Restaurant: Zarco Cocino de Baja

From downtown San Diego, it’s 88.6 miles to Valle de Guadalupe (“The Valle”). It’s 8.9 miles to downtown Chula Vista and Zarco Cocino de Baja, the new Baja bistro from chef Flor Franco. The Valle produces 90 to 95 percent of all wine from Mexico. Zarco’s all-Baja list has 99 of those wines, making it […]
New Restaurant: Zarco Cocino de Baja
From downtown San Diego, it’s 88.6 miles to Valle de Guadalupe (“The Valle”). It’s 8.9 miles to downtown Chula Vista and Zarco Cocino de Baja, the new Baja bistro from chef Flor Franco. The Valle produces 90 to 95 percent of all wine from Mexico. Zarco’s all-Baja list has 99 of those wines, making it […]
Restaurant Review: The Patio on Goldfinch

At the Patio on Goldfinch, plant walls and missing rooftops are pure magic