The Guide to Eating and Drinking in North Park

Our favorite restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in San Diego’s buzziest neighborhood
Top Chef Carl Schroeder Sells Market Restaurant + Bar in Del Mar

The three-time Beard nominee for “Best Chef” steps away from the famed restaurant he opened in 2006
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: September 3–7

Paint plein-air style in Oceanside, see Alex Morgan’s jersey retirement, and spend a scenic night at Cabrillo National Monument
Women’s Empowerment International – Investing in Women, Changing the World

For more than 20 years, Women’s Empowerment International (WE) has been fueling change by providing grants to trusted partners that deliver microfinance, small business development, training, education, and other barrier-breaking programs. These initiatives reach thousands of women experiencing poverty each year, opening doors to economic independence and stronger communities. What sets WE apart is its […]
Wine County Wonders

West Coast Wine Destinations
Review: Little Victory Wine Bar in Carlsbad

The two families behind the North County restaurant take a hands-off approach to great food and wine
Unhinged, A Dating Series: What “Materialists” Gets Wrong About Matchmaking

We asked a real-life matchmaker in San Diego to weigh in on the new Celine Song movie and tell us what lessons today’s dater can take away
California’s Best Restaurants, As Chosen by Its Top Chefs

The state’s most notable food people—including Michelin-starred chefs and James Beard Award winners—give a nod to their favorite places to eat
Wounded Warrior Homes Supports Veterans Struggling with Mental Health

The North County nonprofit recently launched a new program to increase access to medical services for local vets in crisis
Q&A: Volunteering with The Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego

The nonprofit aims to foster youth development, build character, and help kids achieve academic success via its portfolio of offerings
Best Charter Bus Companies in San Diego for Group Travel

Make your next private event seamless with these San Diego charter bus providers known for comfort, service, and local expertise. Utilizing its years of experience working with operators across North America, Bus.com has handpicked six San Diego charter bus companies trusted to deliver top-notch group transportation. Each of these providers offers professional drivers, well-maintained buses, […]
Editor’s Note, September 2025: Big Birthdays & Big Avocados

Executive editor Mateo Hoke breaks down the magazine’s California issue highlighting the best the Golden State has to offer
17 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This September

Here’s where to celebrate, connect, give back, and make a difference this month
Photos: Las Patronas’ 79th Annual Jewel Ball

The evening featured French cuisine, Parisian decor, and ballet and synchronized swimming performances
Wheelhouse Credit Union Honors San Diego County First Responders with 2025 Badge of Honor Scholarships

Scholarship Program Supports Children of San Diego County First Responders Wheelhouse Credit Union (Wheelhouse) has awarded six $1,000 “Badge of Honor” Scholarships to college-bound students to honor the heroic efforts of San Diego County’s first responders and their families. In the sixth year of the Badge of Honor program, scholarships were awarded to rising college […]
15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: August 27–31

Take a ride with Nelly, enjoy one last WNDR bash, and gaze into the future with Visions for Civic Gardens
Creators of Stella Jean’s & Pop Pie Co. Launching New Coffee Shop

Little While will open in the former Hawthorn Coffee space in Normal Heights
The Best Things to Do in San Diego: September 2025

Attend SoCal’s biggest food festival, catch live country music, or cheer on the Savannah Bananas at Petco Park
First Look: The $43.5M Joan & Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center

Named in honor of co-benefactor Joan Jacobs, The Joan is Liberty Station’s most recent addition to its lively Arts District and the new home of the Cygnet Theatre
Team Behind Same Same Opening New Cocktail Bar

Through Good Enough, Mike Mayaudon and Shawn Seaman want to bring approachable bar culture to Little Italy
How the San Diego Zoo & Safari Park Create World-Class Exhibits

Designing an animal habitat is a complex, collaborative process blending architecture, horticulture, and animal behavior
6 Vintage-Style Photo Booths to Visit Across San Diego

Grab your friends, your partner, or a new crush and strike a pose at these little boxes of nostalgia
Despite Massive Acclaim, James Beard Award–Nominated Roma Norte Ends Its Run

It won awards and changed the game, but the technique-driven cocktail bar will close Aug. 30
5 of San Diego’s Best Libraries to Explore

In addition to a dizzying number of books and movies, these local institutions are equipped with makers’ studios, galleries, stunning architecture, and more
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: August 20–24

Sing along to Japanese Breakfast, see the opening of Alex Katz: Theater and Dance, and plug into the local literary community at the KPBS book festival
5 of San Diego’s Favorite Classic Diners

Load up on classic comfort food at these local spots for pancakes, pies, and other greasy spoon faves