Guide to Aging Well 2025
Retire in Style
Shared Plates, Shared Stories
How a Local Chef and Tandem Diabetes Care Brought the Type 1 Diabetes Community Together
Twins for the Win
A couple’s dream of a family comes true with help from Scripps
Managing Microplastics
Doctor-approved tips to minimize your exposure
Pancreas Problems
What doctors want you to know about this important organ
From the Farm to the Factory
How ultra-processed foods impact your health—and your waistline
A Legacy of Generosity
Barbara Smith has been a Scripps supporter for more than two decades
Concrete Research: SDSU Partners with The Skatepark Project to Drive Change
Written by La Monica Everett-Haynes From Ocean Beach to the canyons of Clairemont and the sidewalks of San Diego State University’s campus, generations of skaters have pushed through the streets. Now, the city that helped define modern skate culture is home to a university program that is shaping the future of skateboarding – through research, […]
Weight-Loss Solutions
When it comes to losing weight and keeping it off, you have options
Reaching New Heights in Care
The new hospital tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is another way Scripps is here for you, here for good
Tastemakers 2025
This is the front line: flour-dusted, grease-slicked, knife-sharp. It’s fire and steel, instinct and invention, a glorious symphony of flavor. Chefs, renegades, restaurateurs—these Tastemakers are conjuring flavor from talent, turning gut instincts into cult followings. From sushi that sings to pastries that stop time, this is food with soul, swagger, and story. Meet the minds […]
Staying on Top of Stress
Chronic stress can lead to long-term health problems
Toro Nagashi Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Enjoy the custom of Toro Nagashi by floating a lantern to honor those who have passed. In addition to the 12+ merchant booths, the festival includes a wide variety of performances in the Inamori Pavilion. There will be food vendors serving in the lower garden, as well as a beer and sake garden. What is Toro […]
Tastemakers 2025: The Fishery
Mike Reidy, Executive Chef Whether you’re after a causal night of halibut and chips or ready to splurge on a nice bottle of wine with rock crab fettucine, The Fishery prides itself on being a place where all dress codes and palates are welcome, says Executive Chef and Partner Mike Reidy. “There’s a real neighborhood […]
Tastemakers 2025: Choi’s
Jiwoo Choi, Chef & Owner At just 23 years old, owner and chef Jiwoo Choi opened Choi’s, a Korean-fusion restaurant that reflects both his roots and his surroundings. Having emigrated from Korea with his family in 2007, Choi blends the familiar flavors of his upbringing with the vibrant mix of Asian, Mediterranean, and Hispanic influences […]
Tastemakers 2025: Grant Grill
Mark Kropczynski, Executive Chef, Grant Grill at the US Grant Hotel Nestled in the heart of San Diego, Grant Grill blends tradition with innovation. With over 45 years of expertise, Executive Chef Mark Kropczynski crafts a dining experience rooted in French and European techniques, infused with California’s vibrant flair. Every dish showcases classic methods—rich stocks […]
Tastemakers 2025: Michi Michi Bakery
Arely Chavez, Executive pastry chef, Michi Michi, Baking Collective Located in the heart of Bankers Hill, Michi Michi is a community-focused baking collective where creativity rises daily (just like its dough). Built on the idea of collaboration over competition, it offers a space for small businesses to share their craft and connect with new customers. […]
Tastemakers 2025: Sushi Maru
Chef “Maru” Tsuyoshi Maruyama, Owner & Chef, Sushi MARU Stop by Sushi MARU for a 20-course meal of omakase sushi and warm dishes unlike anything else in San Diego. Chef Maru’s menu is filled with traditional yet creative courses that showcase his more than 35 years of experience. With each bite, you’ll taste the passion […]
Tastemakers 2025: Amalfi Cucina Italiana
Giuseppe Annunziata, General ManagerEmiliano Muslija, General ManagerMarcello Avitabile, Executive Pizza ChefJoseph Serra, Pizza Manager At Amalfi Cucina Italiana in San Marcos, dining is more than a meal—it’s a celebration of tradition, passion, and artistry. General managers Giuseppe Annunziata and Emiliano Muslija have cultivated a culture where hospitality feels like family, and every glass of wine […]
Tastemakers 2025: Rosemarie’s
Nicholas Balsamo, Founder, Executive Chef & Managing Partner, Rosemarie’s Buns & Brews “Turning guests into regulars, and regulars into family—that’s our success story,” says Nicholas Balsamo, founder, executive chef, and managing partner of Rosemarie’s Buns & Brews. The restaurant is named after his Sicilian grandmother who inspired his passion for cooking. What began as a […]
Tastemakers 2025: Arlo
Peter Kennedy, Chef De Cuisine Chef de Cuisine Peter Kennedy mixes culinary innovation with fresh, locally sourced ingredients at Mission Valley’s ARLO. The result? Delicious, made-from-scratch dishes that celebrate San Diego’s vibrant culture and lifestyle. With over 20 years of hospitality experience, chef Kennedy uses every detail to elevate your meal and create a memorable […]
Tastemakers 2025: La Gran Terraza
Marbi Becerra, Chef de Cuisine, La Gran Terraza La Gran Terraza, the University of San Diego’s signature restaurant, has been a campus favorite for over 15 years, offering California cuisine with a Mediterranean twist. This summer, its gastropub, O’Toole’s, opens for evening service for the first time—perfect for sunset bites and drinks. At the helm […]
Tastemakers 2025: Cocina 35
Cesar & Paulina Chaidez, Owners If you’re seeking the best chilaquiles in the city, look no further than San Diego’s chilaquiles masters, Cocina 35. Known as the perfect place to celebrate your special occasions with loved ones and friends, this family-owned business began more than 30 years ago in Sinaloa, Mexico. It came to San […]
Tastemakers 2025: The Marine Room
Ananda Bareño, Executive Chef Perched at the edge of La Jolla Shores, The Marine Room has been an icon of coastal fine dining since 1941. Renowned for its dramatic oceanfront setting—where waves crash against floor-to-ceiling windows during high tide—The Marine Room offers a dining experience unlike any other. Under Executive Chef Ananda Bareño, the restaurant […]
Tastemakers 2025: Comedor Nishi
Pancho Ibáñez, Chef, Comedor Nishi Casual eatery Comedor Nishi offers up Mexican-inspired cuisine with nods to Japanese and European flavors. The restaurant makes the most of Chef Pancho Ibáñez’s decades of culinary experience. Originally from Xalapa, in Veracruz, Mexico, Chef Ibañez’s impressive resume includes serving as chef de cusine of Mexico City’s two-Michelin-starred restaurant Pujol. […]
Tastemakers 2025: Roy’s Restaurant
Jacob Sandoval, Assistant General Manager Welcome to Roy’s Restaurant at the Marriott Marquis. The San Diego location of Roy Yamaguchi’s iconic Hawaiian-fusion restaurant offers an intriguing menu of Roy’s classic dishes, signature sushi, and chef creations inspired by local ingredients and the freshest seafood. At the helm, Jacob Sandoval, a Hawaiian native, brings Roy’s Aloha […]
