San Diego Events Calendar: December 2022

How to stay busy and important this month in America’s Finest City
27 Secret San Diego Spots

From hidden caves to dead bodies beneath a public park, our guide to all things hidden and hush-hush
Finding the Upper Limits

“Limitless Growth, Limited World” examines the true economic, social, political, and environmental costs of growth and consumption through art
The Warm, Dry Elephant in the Room

Chief Content Officer Troy Johnson grapples with the term “sustainability” and what role magazines play in figuring it out
9 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: November 23-27

Watch the World Cup at the Shell, witness a live art performance in Solana, and enjoy a five-course wine pairing dinner in Ramona. Happy Thanksgiving!
Our Essential Guide to Shopping Small in San Diego

More than 60 retail shops to help you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones this holiday season
Where to Get Last-Minute Takeout Thanksgiving Dinners in San Diego

Zero shame. These 10 restaurants will save your day with Thanksgiving dinners to-go on November 25, 2022
The Avant-Garde Experiment of Oddish Wine

The new(ish) label aims to make wines that showcase their ingredients as a dry fermented beverage and break away from tradition
SD Food News: November 14-18

The latest in food and drink happenings around town this week
7 Must-See Artists at Wonderfront 2022

Big Boi, Thundercat, & Noah Cyrus make our list of must-watch artists over the three-day music fest
The Day Music Died in San Diego

Watching Elton John at Petco Park made me realize no rock star will ever be this big again
Vegan Food Pop-Up Expands to North Park

The farmers-market-style event is now featured in three San Diego locations with nearly 100% plant-based businesses
Julianna Zachariou Arrives on Fourth Release

The singer/songwriter talks new album Hero of Your Heart, a culmination of years of growth and cultivation of her artistry
9 Things To Do in San Diego: Nov. 10-13

Enjoy a music festival in Jacumba Hot Springs, local fare at San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, and a rooftop art show in Gaslamp
SD’s Top Chef Recipes: Creamy Sculpin Beer Cheese

Ballast Point’s culinary director chef Tommy Dimella shares the secret to creating this creamy and decadent sauce
SDRVC Closes in on the Coast to Crest Trail

The grassroots effort to conserve one of San Diego’s largest open space preserves is getting closer to realizing its dream
The Fish Trend Hitting SD’s Restaurants

Dry-aging fish offers more flavor and improved texture, but will the process take off in fresh-obsessed San Diego?
SD Food News: November 7-11

The latest in food and drink happenings around town this week
The Emergence of Lion’s Mane in SD’s Kitchens

The white, shaggy mushrooms are turning up on local menus and are quickly becoming a guest favorite
Where Are All of the Women-Owned Breweries?

Of the more than 150 breweries scattered around San Diego, all are owned by males; nationally, only 2.9% are fully woman-owned
FIRST LOOK: Ambrogio by Acquerello

The team behind Ambrogio15 debut its newest concept in partnership with Milan’s Michelin-starred Ristorante Acquerello
Uncovering the New in Old Newport Beach

With its manicured verandas, yachty veneer, and of-the-moment shopping destinations, it will never be LA—and that’s precisely the allure
Earthy, Mildly Sweet & Spicy

Executive chef Moises Hernandez of La Cocina Mesa puts his own spin on the more than 2,000-year-old Mexican mole recipe
FIRST LOOK: Temaki Bar

Chef JoJo Ruiz’s newest high-end concept celebrates sustainable seafood at approachable prices
Chef Richard Blais Set to Open California English

The celebrity chef is partnering with Longfellow Real Estate Partners on a new concept featuring classic dishes with a SoCal twist
10 Things To Do This in San Diego Nov. 3-6

Sample from local brews at Guild Fest, reserve a seat at Sandpiper’s Chef’s Table and test your fitness at the Rady Shell’s FitFest