Food and Drink
This year's World Beer Cup didn't award any gold medals San Diego breweries, but neither were the locals skunked. “The overall results aren’t what we’re used to," noted Brewers Guild Executive Director Erik Fowler, "but …
When it arrived at our table, the cast iron dish bearing our food was so hot, there was a cardboard sleeve wrapped around the thing to keep curious fingers from getting burned. Printed on one …
There was pickled okra on my taco. And turnips. And tahini. These delicacies were draped and drizzled across the falafel patties folded into my corn tortilla. I hadn't exactly been dreaming of the day I …
Satomi and Yoko half-recognize me. I know them from like five years ago, when I just had to stop at their place, because — like now, perfect timing! — this is their generous happy hour. …
Leila is Consortium Holdings’ newest project, the 22nd or so depending on how you count the local food and drink juggernaut’s various establishments within the Lafayette Hotel. It looks stupendous, having executed construction of a …
As I pulled into the parking lot of the new fried chicken spot Deccan Bites, I started kicking myself. Because I was realizing that it hadn't even been a year and a half since I …
Don't tell the tech bros, but I've found a new bar and restaurant in North Park that gets me better than the algorithms ever have.PlaceNómade Tapas and Records3027 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA, San DiegoNómade …
I'm tempted to call it triple vegan déjà vu. Because I've been to this place before — a few times, actually — and while there always seems to be a new sign over the door, …
"We believe in inclusivity," says Pure Project co-founder Matt Robar when discussing his brewery’s foray into wines. "Just as our beer taps offer variety, our taprooms should cater to diverse tastes. That means exploring beyond …
"It's not a taqueria," insists the web site for Museo del Taco. Except of course it is. To even reach the ticket window of Tijuana's "Taco Museum," you must first pass its bucking taco — …
Easily the most recognized staple of a panadería, or Mexican bakery, is the concha. It's named after the Spanish word for "seashell" for a couple of reasons: one, because the sweet roll is topped with …
The first thing worth mentioning about Wolf in the Woods is its location, which used to belong to Espresso Mio and, well before that, to a branch of Siesel’s market. This compact restaurant and wine …
First time I came in here, the Night and Day was a true 24-hour greasy spoon. Front door stayed open for half a century, day and night. It’s where you came after you realized you’d …
"More than 2500 Stores in 360 cities," announces a mural on the wall of newly arrived Convoy restaurant Fish With You. That would make San Diego rather late to the welcoming line for this juggernaut …
I've spent a lot of hours in this room. Except not quite this room.PlaceBiersal Kitchen1521 30th St., San DiegoIt's been more than four years since flames consummated the decline and fall of Hamilton's Tavern, the …