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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 […]

Tastemakers 2025: Menya Ultra

Daiki Endo, Executive Head Chef & Takashi Endo, Executive Sous-Chef, Menya Ultra Since 1994, Menya Ultra has served handcrafted ramen rooted in tradition and precision, starting in Akita, Japan. Known for house-made noodles and MSG-free broth, the restaurant highlights the natural umami of each ingredient. Menya Ultra has earned three Michelin Guide mentions, four first-place […]

Tastemakers 2025: Sushi Gaga

Shinnosuke Otsuka, Head Chef Sushi Gaga offers an intimate, relaxing atmosphere that transports guests directly to Ginza, Japan. Every detail—from the sophisticated décor to the exquisite dishware—enhances the authentic Edo-mae sushi experience. Limited to a single seating each evening of just 10 diners, Sushi Gaga lets guests enjoy a leisurely, unhurried 18-course culinary journey where […]

Tastemakers 2025: El Sueño

Pietro Busalacchi, Owner Pietro Busalacchi is a San Diego–born restaurateur who blends hospitality instincts honed in his father’s kitchens with design-savvy flair shaped by years in LA, including a stint at TomTom with Lisa Vanderpump. A co-founder of The Vibrant Project, Busalacchi brings narrative, mood, and music into every concept he touches. His trio of […]

Tastemakers 2025: Ciccia Osteria

Mario Cassineri, Owner & Chef Chef Mario Cassineri’s Ciccia Osteria offers the best of both worlds: It has the intimate, low-key coziness of your favorite neighborhood restaurant and food so thoughtful and delicious it earned a coveted Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction. Ciccia Osteria serves authentic, original Italian dishes you can’t find anywhere else in city. […]

Tastemakers 2025: Nomad Donuts

Sarah Carithers, Chef, Nomad Donuts Nomad Donuts offers an eclectic yet approachable selection of donuts and sandwiches served on San Diego’s only Montreal-style bagels. Chef Sarah Carithers combines her nearly 10 years of professional cooking experience with her multicultural upbringing and commitment to using diverse cooking techniques and locally sourced ingredients. The result is a […]

Hit the Road: Our Annual Road Trip Guide 2025

Three of our favorite summer destinations are just a car ride away Gone are the days of stuffing a backpack with snacks and whatever’s clean, hopping in the car, and following the open road with nothing but our hearts and a printed-out sheet of Mountain Dew-stained Mapquest directions as our guide. Now that we’re adultier […]

Summer Escapes Guide 2025

What’s on your 2025 summer bucket list? A fun staycation? A trip across state lines? Trying your hand at a new sport? Whatever you’re dreaming of checking off when the weather heats up, there are spots to do it in San Diego and beyond. From rooftop cocktails at San Diego’s Margaritaville Hotel in Gaslamp to […]

San Diego Brunch Guide 2025

San Diego Magazine brunch restaurant guide 2025

If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, brunch is certainly the most fun. San Diego is packed with delectable brunch eateries, ranging from no-frills diners and cozy cafés to trendy pop-ups and beachfront buffets. Every weekend, San Diegans pack these hotspots for breakfast classics, decadent dishes, and Instagram-worthy eats.  Bagel or benedict, […]

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