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Enter if you dare: Halloween-themed Black Lagoon Pop-up bar coming to San Diego

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New restaurants coming to Del Mar’s Torrey View life sciences campus

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Capital of Craft: 11 questions with Erik Fowler, executive director of the San Diego Brewers Guild

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Dry January: Try these mocktails around San Diego

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Nova set to release Azteks Kombucha in support of SDSU student athletes

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Iconic, longtime businesses in San Diego

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Where to feast for Thanksgiving in San Diego — dine-in and takeout

Whether you’re treating yourself to an outing or picking up your feast, these local restaurants have your Thanksgiving spread covered.

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San Diego Beer Week 2023: No big events, more focus on craft breweries

Beer Week is taking it back to the heart of the local brewing scene — with more robust plans in 2024.

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