Best of San Diego Party, 2023

Get your tickets now to this year’s Best of San Diego party taking place on August 18, 2023
Big Things Hatching in NoCo

Executive editor Mateo Hoke celebrates San Diego’s newest baby big bird and shares what to expect from our May North County issue
A Peek Behind the Weed Counter

What’s in a job? We check in with three cannabis budtenders to learn some helpful weed shopping tips and find out what makes their jobs careers
Social Status

With a platinum track under her belt and more music on the way, the Rancho Bernardo artist is making waves thanks to the power of TikTok
12 Things To Do This Weekend: April 20-23

Venture through the WNDR Museum after hours, celebrate Earth Day at Birch Aquarium, and try the city’s best tequila and tacos at Gallagher Square
Incoming: El Puerquito Hard Agua Frescas

The nationwide trend of hard beverages finally hits the beverage of choice for taco culture
Incoming: Sushi Ichifuji

Michelin-trained sushi chefs open an omakase-driven sushi bar in Linda Vista
San Diego’s Best Canned Cocktails

The best of grab-and-go drinks to take with you on your next adventure, responsibly
SD Food News: April 17–21

The latest in food and drink happenings around town this week
Incoming: The Halal Guys

The New York City street food icons are set to open five locations in San Diego
The Louder the Better

Principal librarian, and hobbyist bagpiper, Courtney Secoy Cohen makes sure the SD Symphony hits the right notes
The Transatlantic Groove of Saxophonist Jonny Tarr

The Welsh-born singer-songwriter discusses his new album and why San Diego is a great place to be a musician
10 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: April 13-16

Admire spring blooms at the Coronado Flower Show, sample local cuisine at Celebrate the Craft, and try plant-based eats at the San Diego Vegan Festival
Itsy Bitsy, Teenie Weenie Eco-Conscious-Made Bikinis

Two local swimwear companies are taking big steps toward sustainability
From Bullied to Big Time

Author and speaker Brandon Farbstein proves stature is a state of mind
Fifth Avenue Promenade One Step Closer to Becoming Reality

The city recently installed bollards from K Street to Broadway and are seeking funding to roll out additional phases of the project
SD Food News April 10–14

The latest in food and drink happenings around town this week
How to Hike as a Couple (& Not Break Up)

Strengthen your body and your relationship with a tandem trek
Covering 75: April

Golden Hill–based muralist and illustrator Celeste Byers reimagines one of SDM’s first covers (August 1949) with a nod to the need to clean up Mission Bay
Local Stokes: April’s Hottest Picks

This month’s hot list features actually good jarred tomato sauces, new hotels, picnics in The Flower Fields, and more
10 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: April 6-9

Take a culinary tour of Hillcrest, cheer on local breweries at Pucks & Pints, and spend an afternoon sampling the world’s best wine
Training Wheels: A Beginner’s Guide to Urban Biking

Navigating city bike lanes with a prodigal daughter of the two-wheeled pastime
Where to Go For Easter Brunch 2023

We handpicked some of our favorite restaurants around the city to help you choose where to enjoy the holiday this Sunday
SD Food News: April 3–7

The latest in food and drink happenings around town this week
Incoming: Rosemarie’s Sliders Get a Permanent Location

A little burger trailer dedicated to grandma becomes a hit—and sets down roots in Mission Beach
Big Changes: Bencotto and Monello Sold

Two of Little Italy’s top Italian restaurants now under Gaslamp restaurant group, GBOD Hospitality