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A flight of beers at Circle 9 Brewing, including a nitro stout (far right).
An employee pours Green Flash beer
An unassuming shopping center restaurant.
A spinach and cheese empanada, and a papa rellena de carne, cut open.
A spinach and cheese empanada, and a papa rellena de carne, intact.
Local, online meal delivery service Car's Jars has opened a retail storefront in Point Loma.
Salad in a jar makes up the business model of Car's Jars.
Magnetic Brewing's doors are shut following an eviction notice, and its offices appear empty.
A vegan taco truck parks beside a locals favorite fish taco truck in a South …
A "marlin" and "carne asada" taco — both vegan.
Tijuana's La Taqueria Vegiee launched a food truck in South Park.
AleSmith owner Peter Zien adds hops to a collaboration beer with Second Chance head brewer …
Marty Mendiola and Peter Zien discuss Belgian yeast during a collaboration brew day at Second …
Alta brewing's tasting room is dominated by this mural by local artist Gloria Muriel.
New ramen spot at the old Artisan Bento location
Cold ramen means toppings like salmon sashimi and avocado make sense.
Breweries are helping kickstart redevelopment of Chula Vista's Third Avenue Village.
A collage decorates the wall of Thr3e Punk Ales' Chula Vista brewery and tasting room.
A short lineup brewed with propane for the Thr3e Punk opening weekend.
The favorite: K Paul andouille sausage medallions on top of red beans and rice