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New Wave Bagels Opening in Leucadia
The pop-up brings its sought-after sourdough bites to a permanent location this year
Behind San Diego’s Food Scene: Comedor Nishi’s Low-Key Stardom
For our Best Restaurants issue, we nod to the trends that marked the year including the arrival of a new brunch spot from an acclaimed Mexico City chef
Behind San Diego’s Food Scene: Convoy’s Next Gen Takes the Reins
For our Best Restaurants issue, we nod to the trends that marked the year including the evolution of Kearny Mesa’s food hub
12 Must-Try Cocktails in SD, According to Local Bartenders
The city’s drink slingers give us the skinny on what to order at restaurants across the county
I Tried It: The New Wellness Trend Among Fitness Buffs & Athletes
Continuous glucose monitors are becoming increasingly popular tools for those without diabetes hoping to reach their health goals
Behind San Diego’s Food Scene: La Jolla Secedes in Style
For our Best Restaurants issue, we nod to the trends that marked the year including all the top-tier talent heading to the beachside neighborhood
Reaching New Heights in Care
The new hospital tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is another way Scripps is here for you, here for good
Former Cooks From Nine-Ten & Barbarella Create the Hit of the Summer
Caravan Pizza is named one of The Comic-Con Museum’s official food vendors of the season during its monthly after-hours events
Behind San Diego’s Food Scene: All or Nothing Restaurant Design
For our Best Restaurants issue, we nod to the trends that marked the year including maximalist and minimalist design overshadowing the in-betweeners
In Photos: The People Shaping San Diego’s Food Scene
Local photographer Matt Furman captures the magic and talent behind some of the city’s top restaurants
Tastemakers 2025
This is the front line: flour-dusted, grease-slicked, knife-sharp. It’s fire and steel, instinct and invention, a glorious symphony of flavor. Chefs, renegades, restaurateurs—these Tastemakers are conjuring flavor from talent, turning gut instincts into cult followings. From sushi that sings to pastries that stop time, this is food with soul, swagger, and story. Meet the minds […]
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: June 4–8
Dine for a good cause at Mama’s Day, observe Impressionist paintings at San Diego Museum of Art, and stop by the first-ever Artivál in El Cajon
Behind San Diego’s Food Scene: Pop-Up Restaurants Everywhere
For our Best Restaurants issue, we nod to the trends that marked the year including the rise of pop-up concepts
Behind San Diego’s Food Scene: The Rebirth of A.R. Valentien
For our Best Restaurants issue, we nod to the trends that marked the year including the reimagining of a classic hotel restaurant
Staying on Top of Stress
Chronic stress can lead to long-term health problems
Who’s Who: Everyone Featured on Our Best Restaurants Cover
A quick key to spotting all of the top chefs, drinkmakers, and restaurateurs shaping San Diego’s food scene featured on our June 2025 cover
Behind San Diego’s Food Scene: The Return of Starlite
For our Best Restaurants issue, we nod to the trends that marked the year including the second coming of a legacy
Behind San Diego’s Food Scene: Mister A’s Turns 60
For our Best Restaurants issue, we nod to the trends that marked the year including the improbable milestone from the longtime Banker’s Hill icon
Toro Nagashi Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Enjoy the custom of Toro Nagashi by floating a lantern to honor those who have passed. In addition to the 12+ merchant booths, the festival includes a wide variety of performances in the Inamori Pavilion. There will be food vendors serving in the lower garden, as well as a beer and sake garden. What is Toro […]
The Future of Fish Is Farmed: In the Water at Baja’s Largest Tuna Ranch
Pacific bluefin once dominated San Diego, but in our modern food system, wild fish come from cages
Tastemakers 2025: El Sueño
Pietro Busalacchi, Owner Pietro Busalacchi is a San Diego–born restaurateur who blends hospitality instincts honed in his father’s kitchens with design-savvy flair shaped by years in LA, including a stint at TomTom with Lisa Vanderpump. A co-founder of The Vibrant Project, Busalacchi brings narrative, mood, and music into every concept he touches. His trio of […]
Tastemakers 2025: Rosemarie’s
Nicholas Balsamo, Founder, Executive Chef & Managing Partner, Rosemarie’s Buns & Brews “Turning guests into regulars, and regulars into family—that’s our success story,” says Nicholas Balsamo, founder, executive chef, and managing partner of Rosemarie’s Buns & Brews. The restaurant is named after his Sicilian grandmother who inspired his passion for cooking. What began as a […]
Tastemakers 2025: Sushi Maru
Chef “Maru” Tsuyoshi Maruyama, Owner & Chef, Sushi MARU Stop by Sushi MARU for a 20-course meal of omakase sushi and warm dishes unlike anything else in San Diego. Chef Maru’s menu is filled with traditional yet creative courses that showcase his more than 35 years of experience. With each bite, you’ll taste the passion […]
Tastemakers 2025: Échale
Jon Rhinerson, Owner Jon Rhinerson wants his restaurants to push limits while still feeling accessible to all. At Échale, Rhinerson’s first San Diego venture, he and his team went from food truck to a brick-and-mortar location in Encinitas and can’t wait to share the eatery’s next act in a new space. Serving up small plates […]
Tastemakers 2025: Sushi Gaga
Shinnosuke Otsuka, Head Chef Sushi Gaga offers an intimate, relaxing atmosphere that transports guests directly to Ginza, Japan. Every detail—from the sophisticated décor to the exquisite dishware—enhances the authentic Edo-mae sushi experience. Limited to a single seating each evening of just 10 diners, Sushi Gaga lets guests enjoy a leisurely, unhurried 18-course culinary journey where […]
