Best of San Diego 2023
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From a Michelin-starred chef’s game of “Guess Who” to zero-gravity camping and one legendary goose, here are 70 of our current local favorites
San Diego Events Calendar: August 2023
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How to stay busy and important this month in America’s Finest City
The Best Cosplay, Costumes, & Makeup from Comic-Con 2023
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From capes and spandex to homemade props and wild gadgets, these are our favorite looks
A Guide to Comic-Con-Inspired Food & Drinks
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Chow down on Barbie sliders, enjoy a Space Invaders tequila cocktail, or sip on a Sub Zero at one of these 9 restaurants
13 Comic-Con 2023 Experiences You Can Do Without A Badge
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Eat dinner like Barbie, catch a Disney-inspired fashion show, hit up Petco’s Interactive Zone, and more
How to Plan for San Diego Comic-Con 2023
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Everything you need to know to plan for an epic weekend including dates, times, badge pick-up and parking info
Ask an Expert: The Best Bikes for Every Type of Rider
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Adams Avenue Bicycles co-owner Andrea Tobin shares her suggestions for all things two-wheeled
I Can’t Read Your Restaurant’s Menu
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Please excuse me while I yell at clouds and the tiny font on the menu in your dark restaurant
The Newly Renovated Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel Opens Its Doors
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A hospitality group finds a diamond in the rough in the desert
20 Top Family Friendly Restaurants in San Diego
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From thoughtful kid’s menus to toys, games, and beyond, children of all ages are guaranteed to love these eateries around town
Where to Celebrate the Fourth of July in San Diego 2023
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14 citywide events to say happy birthday to the USA this year
5 Coffee Shops Using Bitters For Cocktail-Inspired Drinks
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From cold brew to lattes, these flavor extracts are enlivening espresso menus across San Diego
13 of San Diego’s Best Breweries
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Sharpen your pitchforks—it’s a “best of” list (according to a beer writer)
Chasing Tiki Through the Backyards of San Diego
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Inside the secret world of home tiki bars and the escapist owners behind them
8 Places to Find Ube in San Diego Right Now
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Take a walk down the ube brick road to snag these purple gems
The Ultimate Guide to Pride 2023 in San Diego
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Don your colors and celebrate San Diego’s LGBTQ community at these 14 events going on now through July 16
Yes, You Can Bring Your Kids to the Bar (Sort Of)
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Best practices for venturing out with the entire family
Food Hit List: June 2023
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SDM staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month
5 Best Hikes Within an Hour of San Diego
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Grab your boots, pack up your car, and head to these nearby trails for some new scenery
Where to Celebrate Juneteenth 2023 in San Diego
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Explore 11 community events honoring the day in 1865 when Union soldiers announced the end of slavery in the US
Big Changes: Kindred
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South Park’s vegan, gothic cocktail bar gets a facelift
The Artifice of Service
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A lifelong server’s thoughts on robots attempting to infiltrate the Apron Class
Finding SD’s Culinary Gems in Unexpected Places
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An ode to strip mall dining, where edible wizardry remains in focus over flash
SD Beer Weekend Looks to Reignite the Craft Beer Scene
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Breweries and taprooms invite beer lovers to discover (or rediscover) their love of local brews from June 9-11
17 Things to Do on Father’s Day in San Diego
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We rounded up a list of the best local tours, outings, restaurants, and free activities to celebrate pops on June 18
Farming the Future: Aquafarms Cultivate Sustainable Oysters
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In Carlsbad, responsible practices put oysters on local tables—and foster cleaner seas