Plant-based meal ideas for your garden harvest
Now is the time to pick your butternut squash! Those of us who have gardens know that it takes over two months to grow these...
Food & Wine
San Antonio Winery: A Los Angeles cultural monument
After numerous journeys along I-5, often en route to Paso Robles or Napa, the sight of the San Antonio Winery on the west side of...
San Diego Brewers Guild’s Erik Fowler talks Great American Beer Fest
I’m headed to Denver for the Great American Beer Fest this week. It’s a long weekend celebrating great beer from around the country, but you...
Patio Challenge: Brewers Deck vs. Black Plague Brewing
The Brewers Deck in Del Mar stacks the deck with three breweries against Escondido’s Black Plague Brewing, whose distinctive vibe sets them apart. Breweries are...
Del Mar Wine & Food Festival draws thousands over weekend
The Del Mar Wine & Food Festival, a six-day event highlighting the San Diego region’s culinary scene, wrapped up this weekend after drawing thousands of...
Cardiff’s Besta-Wan Pizza an old school favorite with new twists
It’s been 14 years since I originally “licked the plate” at the iconic Besta-Wan Pizza House in Cardiff. And with a recent change in ownership,...
Patio Battle: New English Brewing vs. Eppig’s Bierhalle (Vista)
New English Brewing is south of state Route 56. I know that, you know that. But despite being slightly out of bounds, they made this...
Paso Robles standout Justin Vineyards comes to Vittorio’s
Justin Baldwin, owner of Justin Vineyards and Winery, was an investment banker in the finance industry with a love for French Bordeaux wines, including his...
Aldi discount grocer opening in San Marcos before year’s end
SAN MARCOS — Shoppers in San Marcos will have another low-price option for groceries by the end of the year as discount grocery store chain...
Pizza Port Carlsbad releases beer for surf therapy nonprofit
CARLSBAD — Pizza Port in Carlsbad Village will collaborate with local hops farmer Horsethief Hops today for a fundraiser for a nonprofit providing surf therapy,...
Longtime Carlsbad favorite Pollos Maria closes after 38 years
CARLSBAD — A wave of local support for Pollos Maria was overwhelming as the popular Mexican restaurant closed its doors on Sept. 4 in Carlsbad....
Patio Battle: Helia takes on Del Mar’s Viewpoint Brewing
We’re deep into round two of our brewery patio competition. Things are about to get fast, furious and unrelated to an unnamed film about a...
Bean Journal: The Coffee Cart Café
Where: The Coffee Cart Café, 11575 Sorrento Valley Rd Suite 201, San Diego, CA 92121 Open: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM Monday – Friday What:...
SIP the City comes to Escondido
Perhaps some of our readers are familiar with SIP, but it is worth sharing a bit of the organization. SIP San Diego is a nonprofit...
Casa de Bandini rolls out delightful new seasonal menu
I’ve always been a huge fan of Casa de Bandini — the margarita menu is as fun and delicious as I’ve had anywhere, and the...
