18 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: October 15–19

See Rilo Kiley reunited, play The Links at Petco Park, and dine at the movies with Culinary Cinema
Ming Oun’s Mixes Cambodian Heritage With Filipino Food Memories

The Southeast Asian fusion pop-up and catering company uses family recipes and childhood memories to create unique flavors
Home Tour: Inside an Eco-Friendly Sanctuary in Solana Beach

Coola founder Chris Birchby and his wife Adrienne give us a peek into their vibrant two-story full of natural materials and art
Mediterranean-California Restaurant Opening in Little Italy

Orexi set to debut inside of the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy—taps local talent from Trust Restaurant Group, Rancho Valencia
Isa’s Tamales Honors a 10,000-Year Tradition

Owner Isabel Rosales’ pop-up can be found throughout San Diego county, featuring from-scratch meat and vegetarian options
Retirement Living Never Looked So Good

Developed and managed by Senior Resource Group, La Vida Real provides a hospitality-centered lifestyle complemented by top-tier amenities and services, along with a myriad of new opportunities
Living With Autoimmune Disease

Early detection and collaborative care are key to managing symptoms
The Evolution of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar

The resort’s magic trick is the way it gives guests a taste of true luxury—while still feeling like home
Why San Diego’s 45+ Community is Choosing Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)

For decades, the word “LASIK” has been a beacon of hope for those dreaming of life without glasses. It’s a powerful word, but for the millions of people over 45, its promise often falls short. If you find yourself holding your phone at arm’s length to read a text message or constantly switching between multiple […]
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: October 8-12

Catch a comedy performance from John Mulaney, get in the Oktoberfest spirit in OB and fundraise for youth education at the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival
San Diego Physicians Answer Your Most-Asked Questions

The county’s medical experts break down some of the field’s most complex and pressing inquiries surrounding heart disease, Medicaid, cancer treatments & more
Where to Celebrate Halloween in San Diego This Year

Get festive this October at local haunted houses, Halloween parties, and family-friendly events
8 Must-Try Meals from San Diego Restaurants Right Now

SDM’s staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month including bites from Nómade, a classic Julian pie shop, and Little Fox Cups & Cones
Spreading Holiday Cheer: Foundation for Developmental Disabilities’ Season of Sharing

The demand for support is skyrocketing. In the past year alone, SDRC welcomed more than 4,000 new clients, adding to the thousands of families already navigating financial strain while caring for loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DDs). The holiday season is meant to be a time of family, joy, and togetherness. Yet for […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025

Health is our most precious commodity and, in a city praised for its active lifestyle, San Diego knows its worth better than most. We’re privileged to be residents of a city at the forefront of medical technology and sciences, with a breadth of local providers bursting with pride to ensure those superior services are available […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Unio Specialty Care

Tahir Ijaz, MD, FRCP, FACRO and Robert Goldklang, MD Unio Specialty Care is a multi-specialty practice, specializing in urology, gastroenterology and radiation oncology, with offices throughout California. Dr. Robert Goldklang, who has been named Top Doctor multiple years, is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. He was previously president of the San Diego GI […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: San Diego Fertility Center

L. Michael Kettel, MD; Susanna Park, MD; Sandy Chuan, MD; Brooke Friedman, MD; Said Daneshmand, MD;Valerie Flores, MD; Bryn Willson, MD At San Diego Fertility Center, every journey to parenthood is met with personalized care and cutting-edge treatment. Our nationally recognized physicians craft individualized fertility plans, offering options such as IVF, PGT, egg donation, surrogacy, […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Coastal Pacific Dermatology

Sheila Krishna, MD Dr. Sheila Krishna is a board-certified dermatologist in beautiful Encinitas. Dr. Krishna has been a physician in North County for over 10 years and has been voted one of San Diego Magazine’s Top Doctors seven times. To patients, she is known as an exceptional and kind physician who goes above and beyond […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Cancer Center Oncology Group

Kai Zu, MD; Reema Batra, MD; David Bodkin, MD; Igor Medic, MD Cancer Center Oncology Group provides a healing, calming atmosphere that gives patients access to advanced treatment during some of their most vulnerable moments. The only oncology/hematology center in East County, its patients come from all over for state-of-the-art treatments, including immunotherapy and chemotherapy. […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Azimi Cardiovascular Institute

Nassir Azimi, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FASNC Dr. Nassir Azimi is leading the way in cardiovascular care in La Mesa. The award-winning, quadruple board-certified interventional cardiologist is at the forefront of cardiac diagnostics, minimally invasive interventions, and preventive cardiology. As a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: West Derm

Brook Brouha, MD, PhD; Julie Gladsjo, MD, PhD, ACMS; Shane Hamman, MD, FAAD, ACMS For West Dermatology’s Dr. Shane Hamman, the inspiration to pursue medicine began with his early experiences as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. Today, he specializes in Mohs surgery for skin cancer, performing lab work in real time to achieve the highest […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: West Coast Oral Surgery

Mehdi Matin, DDS, FACOMS, FAAOMS For Dr. Mehdi Matin, the most rewarding part of being an oral and maxillofacial surgeon is making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. “I understand that when people need surgery, it can be overwhelming and stressful for patients.” he explains. “Our role is to make the process as easy and […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Jason D. Toranto, MD, MBA

Dr. Toranto is not just a doctor, but a listener. Because he believes that understanding each patient’s story is pivotal to providing the best care, he takes his time to appreciate their needs and works with them to develop a unique, collaborative plan to meet their goals. This is one of the numerous reasons why […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Sutra Dental

Jimmy Wu, DDS Imagine actually looking forward to a cosmetic dentistry appointment! It’s possible when you’re a valued patient at La Mesa’s Sutra Dental Spa and Coronado Dental Group. “Enjoy a period of blissful relaxation while we maintain the health of your teeth and gums and the aesthetics of your smile,” says Jimmy C. Wu, […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Spine and Brain Institute of San Diego

Ramin Raiszadeh, MD; Paul D. Kim, MD; Sunil Jeswani, MD; Sabareesh Natarajan, MD and Evan Nigh, MD Spine and Brain Institute of San Diego provides every patient with innovative, advanced care. Dr. Ramin Raiszadeh, president and co-owner, is a board-certified orthopedic spinal surgeon and expert in his field. His passion is performing disc-replacement surgery for neck […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: San Diego Eyelid Specialists

Srinivas S. Iyengar, MD, FACS For the last decade, San Diego’s physicians have recognized Dr. Srinivas Iyengar as a Top Doctor. He has earned many prestigious accolades and operated on eyelids in over 20 countries, but it is his amazing, natural-appearing results that speak for themselves. A glance at his popular Instagram (@eyelidmd) showcases why […]