Pretty Little Hate Machine
CH Projects is San Diego’s biggest restaurant success story, and I hope they put a speakeasy on the moon
Fighting For a More Equitable Fast Food Industry
After unprecedented success, a San Diego–born law benefitting fast-food restaurant wage workers is now on hold
Local Stokes: June’s Hottest Picks
This month’s hot list celebrates the return of lowriding in National City, a different kind of boozy kombucha, yet another hotel refresh, and some truly gorgeous poetry
San Diego’s 4th Annual Blue Water Film Festival Returns
Art meets activism at the Blue Water Film Festival
11 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: June 1-4
Learn about the cosmos at San Diego Space Day, explore local artistry at Art Night Encinitas, and enjoy a summertime market in Logan Heights
San Diego Events Calendar: June 2023
How to stay busy and important this month in America’s Finest City
SD Food News: May 29–June 2
The latest in food and drink happenings around town this week
Incoming: Shawarma Guys
Local Yelp-famous eatery expanding with three new locations by early 2024
The List of It All
Content chief and food critic Troy Johnson shares his thoughts on the 2023 Best Restaurants list
Border Militarization Threatens Binational Friendship Park
Two 30-foot steel walls will frame the the original San Diego-Tijuana cross border hangout when it reopens in summer 2023
11 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: May 25-29
Enjoy the three-day weekend at the North Park Music Fest, with a movie in the park and with berries at the Vista Strawberry Festival
Coming Back: The Whaling Bar
The classic La Valencia Hotel is bringing back the storied bar where legends were made
SD Food News: May 21-26
The latest in food and drink happenings around town this week
Just Announced: Del Mar Wine & Food Festival
This September, San Diego’s big new food-and-drink thing arrives with a little help from our friends
Incoming: The Blank Table
Popular pop-up dinner series is back, partners with the creators of Wormwood and Tahona
First Look: Queenstown Village
Taking over the former Karl Strauss in La Jolla, the people behind Raglan and Dunedin open their biggest Kiwi thing yet
Just Landed: Fishtank Bar SD
A coral reef–themed sports bar replaces Blonde Bar in Mission Hills
10 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: May 18–21
Attend a gallery opening party in Mission Hills, see eclectic artists perform at Balboa Park, and bring your furry friends to Pupapalooza
Major League Soccer Announces San Diego as 30th Team
The new team will begin its season at Snapdragon Stadium in 2025 as part of MLS expansion funded by Mansour Group and the Sycuan Tribe
A Brief History of North County
San Diego Magazine‘s staff shares historic North County photographs and features from its last 75 years
5 Places to Eat in Vista
Unpretentious and delicious, a brewery-heavy dining scene offers simply good eats in North County
Incoming: Lola 55 Carlsbad
The East Village taco standout finally starts their expansion
SD Food News: May 15–19
The latest in food and drink happenings around town this week
Incoming: Bar Ella
After 25 years in PB, Bub’s at the Beach passes torch to Krista Barella and Verant Group
Meet the GIA Alumni Shaping SD’s Jewelry Scene
Carlsbad’s headquarters serves as the beating heart of the county’s small-but-mighty jewelry industry
Incoming: Criscito Pizza
The pop-up’s Neapolitan- and New York–style pies find a permanent home in Carmel Valley
