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Refresh, Revamp, Recieve a Lot of Compliments
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Guide to Aging Well 2025
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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
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Reaching New Heights in Care
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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 […]
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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: 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 […]
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 […]
