The 11-Year-Old Local Metal Guitarist Who Took the Stage with Metallica

The Fallbrook middle schooler has garnered nearly 15K Instagram followers with his advanced riffs and dedication to honoring his late father
SD Besties: 10 Stories of Locals Meeting Their Forever Friends

We asked our readers to tell us how they met some of the people who mean the most to them—here are our favorites
After 40 Years, J-K’s Greek Cafe Gets New Owners

Liza Tsolirides and Brooke Saunders will revive the old-school Greek eatery while keeping its name the same
Sports Illustrated Debuts First-Ever Women’s Games in San Diego

Taking place October 28 to November 2 at Frontwave Arena, the event spotlights elite female athletes and celebrates the rapid rise of women’s sports nationally
At Women-Focused RAGEher, Anger Is What It’s All About

The pop-up experience was founded as a way to help people express what can be an intimidating emotion in a healthy, collective way
Women’s Empowerment International – Uplifting Women, Transforming Communities

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:30 PM, changemakers from across San Diego will gather to celebrate women’s strength, resilience, and progress at Empowered WE Rise, the annual, signature fundraiser for Women’s Empowerment International (WE). This afternoon event will take place at Joya Kitchen in La Jolla, featuring an inspiring program, silent and […]
20 of San Diego’s Best Rooftop Bars with a View

Court summer breezes and sweet views with a drink in hand
Special Activations at the Del Mar Wine + Food Fest’s Grand Tasting Event

Chef collabs, cooking demonstrations, DJs, and tailgates—your guide to all the experiences featured at this year’s affair
San Diego Neighborhood Guide: Solana Beach

Where to shop, dine, and explore in this coastal beach town
15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: August 14–17

See Shucked at the Civic Theatre, squeeze in an afternoon at the Chula Vista Lemon Festival, and catch Cynthia Erivo at The Rady Shell
Home Tour: Inside an Architect’s Dream Home in Del Mar

After years of designing distinctive homes for clients, a North County architect crafts a home he and his wife can make their own
Sugarfish Is Coming to San Diego Next Spring

The LA-founded brand and popular sushi joint will set up shop in Little Italy at 2100 Kettner
Mesa Agricola’s Farm-To-Table Concept Utilizes Its Own Crops

Megan Strom and Juan González are behind Escondido’s most exciting (and possibly most sustainable) new restaurant
Experiential Zones Hit Del Mar Wine + Food’s Grand Tasting

From Novo Dia’s wellness area to a meat-lovers experience, the beach zone, and taco alley, here’s everything to get excited about during this year’s event
5 Things San Diego Business Owners Should Know About Government Audits

Simple steps to protect your business, and your peace of mind, when facing inquiries from IRS, EDD, FTB, or other agencies
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For…Cauliflower?

By Suzanne Finch, Jeff Ristine Ice cream-craving vegans know all about brands using soy milk or even cashews as substitutes for dairy products, but with some marketing savvy from students at San Diego State University, a New Zealand company’s cauliflower-based treat is poised to enter the U.S. market. That’s right, cauliflower: The vegetable from the […]
The Best Places to Roller Skate in San Diego

Get your wheels moving with indoor and outdoor locales offering everything from psychedelic lighting and rink beats to people-watching and miles of cement paths
We Tested Six Local Bagel Shops—Here’s Our Review

After a blind tasting and plenty of playfully heated debates, one bagel reigns as best overall
How to Feed a Panda: Inside the Zoo’s Bamboo Buffet

Its recent transplants Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, the first pandas to enter the US in over two decades, consume around 50,000 pounds of bamboo a year
Mom’s Chicken & Waffles Taking Over Lucky’s In North Park

The family-owned concept from Brian Foxworth, Jr. will open this fall the former Lucky’s Golden Phenix location
Free Rady Shell Concerts Feel Like a Hack—But It’s By Design

Outside the gates at Jacobs Park, a unique scene thrives with lawn chairs, picnic spreads, and music lovers catching their favorite artists without a ticket
San Diego’s Best Fertility Center—Celebrating 27 Years of Trusted, Personalized Care

Inside San Diego’s Most Trusted Fertility Center
Michelin-Trained Chocolate Master Opening San Marcos Patisserie

French-born pastry chef Christophe Rull will debut his first eatery this September
9 Must-Try Meals from San Diego Restaurants Right Now

SDM’s staff shouts out our favorite
food finds this month
Del Mar Wine + Food Festival 2025: Everything You Need to Know

Find information from tickets to parking, celeb appearances, and more in this guide to San Diego’s premier foodie fest
Your Guide to Exclusive Del Mar Wine + Food Festival 2025 Events

From celebrity pickleball tournaments to intimate dinner parties with your favorite Food Network chefs, here are the can’t-miss happenings going on Sept. 10–14