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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 […]

Tastemakers 2025: Échale

Jon Rhinerson, Owner Jon Rhinerson wants his restaurants to push limits while still feeling accessible to all. At Échale, Rhinerson’s first San Diego venture, he and his team went from food truck to a brick-and-mortar location in Encinitas and can’t wait to share the eatery’s next act in a new space. Serving up small plates […]

Tastemakers 2025: So Saap

Carrie Pongphila, Chef & Owner, So Saap So Saap treats San Diegans to authentic Thai and Lao cuisine with an emphasis on vegan specialty dishes. Owner Carrie Pongphila created vegan and gluten-free options for classics like pad see ew and pad thai. And no trip to a Lao restaurant is complete without a platter of […]

Tastemakers 2025: Solare Ristorante

Denice Grande, Executive Chef “Her focus has been Italian food for 24 years, with a special love of making pasta from scratch,” says Solare owner Randy Smerik of his long-serving chef, Denice Grande, who is helming this Michelin-rated Liberty Station treasure of authentic Italian cuisine. Since Solare’s opening 12 years ago, Grande has cooked under […]

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 […]

Toll Brothers Building New Luxury Homes in Encinitas, Mission Valley and Clairemont

Building your new home in San Diego, California with the help of Toll Brothers will open endless opportunities to complete your luxurious lifestyle.

Jamul Casino Resorts Revolutionizes Hospitality Connectivity with a 10GB Cox Business Bandwidth Leap

Jamul Casino Resort is set to redefine guest experiences in the hospitality industry with a groundbreaking upgrade to a 10GB bandwidth provided by Cox Business.

Hit the Road: Our Annual Road Trip Guide

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 […]

SDSU researchers spent 12 days at sea identifying potential hazards to coastal communities

Written by Bryana Quintana About 70% of earth’s surface is ocean, yet only 5% of the world’s oceans have been explored. One matter overlooked by the general public and scientific circles alike is how shifting faults and landslides thousands of feet under the water can lead to earthquakes and tsunamis on land. This is what […]

Artist in Focus: Iydeen Younis, San Diego Food Photographer

We partnered with Sony Electronics to tell the stories of the people building San Diego’s culture from the ground up

Joven Golden Hour Tour With Bebemos & Happy Half Hour

Catch the new series here features pairings between local restaurants and Bebemos’ clean, additive-free joven tequila

Artists in Focus: Mike Lynch, Founder of Imperfects

We partnered with Sony Electronics to tell the stories of the people building San Diego’s culture from the ground up

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 […]

Dreame-ing of a Cleaner Tomorrow

Dreame is opening its flagship store in San Diego at Westfield UTC on April 26.

The Art of Luxury – What Does True Luxury Feel Like?

Discover gemstone jewelry that speaks to your soul—refined, radiant, unforgettable.

San Diego Brunch 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, […]