Letter from the Editor: Up in the Air
Editor in Chief Erin Meanley Glenny dishes on the August/September issue of San Diego Magazine
Amid a Pandemic, Restaurants Face Next Minimum Wage Hike
Mayoral candidates respond to some restaurants’ request to pause wage hike until pandemic is over
Local Nonprofits Put COVID-19 Relief Funds to Good Use
Plus, how you can help San Diegans in need
10 More Patios to Check Out This Weekend in San Diego
From east county to downtown, dining out is now an alfresco affair. Here are more great places in San Diego for outdoor dining.
Things to Do—from a Distance—in August
From virtual paint nights to charitable events, there are plenty of ways to social distance in San Diego this month
The Alcohol Dilemma at Local Restaurants
As restaurant-goers face a pent-up need to socialize, a restaurateur ponders if keeping the bar open will affect guests’ ability to follow public health safety guidelines
10 Places to Get Takeout in San Diego
Revisit a favorite or try something new for takeout this week
Sheltering at Home With… Kate Hatmaker, Violinist for the San Diego Symphony
Her home is full of the sounds of Bach, guided meditations, and two toddlers running amok
Local Theater Camps and Classes Are Going Digital
Awaken your inner superstar with remote acting, singing, and dancing lessons for all ages
Las Vegas Is Booming with New Restaurants and Attractions
Major attractions are revitalizing our favorite desert playground
Things to Do—from a Distance—in July
Virtual runs, blood drives, museum openings, and more ways to social distance in July
Where to Watch the Fireworks in San Diego This Independence Day
A few shows will still happen around the county—here’s where to look
Sheltering at Home with… Jessica Hanson York of Mingei International Museum
The architecture buff and Point Loma mom makes the most of lockdown with Pilates via Zoom, “NYT Cooking,” and Houseparty wine chats
Vegan Death Metal Restaurant Adapts with “Crypt Sessions”
Kindred recasts half their restaurant for elaborate seven-course pop-ups
10 San Diego Theater Productions You Can Stream from Home
The show must go on! (At a distance)
Things to Do—From a Distance—in San Diego in June
Blood and food drives, a virtual pop up event, and more things to do in San Diego this month
Local Casinos Bet on Buffet Replacement
How two local casinos adapted (and kept) their endless dining options
Dear Reader
A letter from the editorial team
No Phones, No Parents: One Local Teen’s Experience on an HBO Max Reality Show
Elijah “Mack” Tyson was one of sixteen teenagers chosen to compete in “Karma”
In a Restaurant Scene of Bells and Whistles, Cori Pastificio Wins With Subtle Warmth
Cori Pastificio is not immediately spellbinding, but stick around and it starts to enchant. That’s what good Italian trattorias do.
Racial Inclusivity in the Wine Industry
Wine symbolizes luxury and wealth, and with that comes exclusivity
We Are Back and We Are Here for You
As unprecedented events unfold by the hour in our community and across the country, everyone at San Diego Magazine has been standing with—and hurting for—the people affected. The news is impossible to ignore. So we’re listening, and focusing on what we can do. We are a very small staff acting as quickly as we can. […]
The California Adventure Bucket List
From the coast to the desert and the mountains in between, we tally up 12 ways to embrace all the outdoor glory of the Golden State
How Shawarma Guys in South Park Cooked up Success
We got a look inside the food truck that made No. 1 on Yelp’s list of top places to eat in the U.S.
Sustainable Living: 7 Everyday Items You Can Swap Out Now
San Diego boutiques are chockful of solutions to live more sustainably
Black-Owned Restaurants to Support in San Diego
Here is an evolving list of black-owned small businesses to support
