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The copper collar connects the diving helmet to the diving suit in these old Navy …
The giant check confirming Border X won five grand
The red-hued Blood Saison that helped Border X win the Startup Brewery Challenge.
Dog Haus has a fairly sterile industrial vibe fixed around a bar and meat counter.
The thinking seems to be that hot dogs are enough to drive a fast-casual concept, …
You may build your own dog, beginning with a hot dog, bacon-wrapped hot dog, or …
This is called the “Scott Baioli.” You may not get the joke.
San Diego’s first Gyu-Kaku, where you enjoy the steak while it’s hot
The meat cooks a minute per side. The broccoli in foil goes for twice as …
The finished product, hot off the grill
Bite-size portions of beef, ready to grill at the table
A retro shop sign calls attention to the new neighborhood bakery.
Chunks of toffee make this a winning cookie
Just-right bacon on a toasted croissant with tomato and avocado. They call it a BLAT.
At Ease at Barrel Harbor is a Barrel Harbor Tasting room with an At Ease …
Three miniatures stand before a tasting flight of beers.
An example of the sort of intricate model miniatures on display in the back of …
This year has seen about 20 new breweries open in San Diego County, with 16 …
This open dining room might be a little too nicely decorated to really call it …
The comfortable interior dining room feels like a throwback to the midcentury — other than …
