Food

A dish of sliced pork loin medalions with bright red mole sauce.
Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in San Diego
Dining in San Diego is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
September 26, 2025 06:15 PM
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Staff
SD San Diego Distillers Festival
Festivals
That’s the Spirit: San Diego Distillers Guild Fest 2023 shaking things up at Liberty Station
Distill, my heart: The annual event goes down on Saturday, Sept. 23, showcasing nearly 20 of SD’s finest distilleries.
September 6, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Dole Fresh Fruit Company at Tenth Avenue Terminal Port of San Diego
Business
Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal on San Diego Bay is all ‘Doled’ up
On any given day, you can spot Dole’s cargo and container ships bustling about San Diego Bay.
September 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Parana Empanadas
Food
7 places to eat empanadas in San Diego
The savory Latin American staple sure makes its mark around these parts. 🥟
August 24, 2023
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Monica Garske
Vendors at the La Mesa Village Farmers Market in east San Diego County
Events
Lettuce celebrate: La Mesa Village Farmers Market turns 30
The market takes over La Mesa Boulevard from 4th Street to Palm Avenue every Friday year-round.
August 24, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD inaugural Taste of East Village 2023
Food
Order up: 35+ restaurants set to participate in first ever Taste of East Village in San Diego
The inaugural event is on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30, 4-8 p.m.
August 22, 2023
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Three San Diego restaurants rank among Yelp’s best places to eat with dogs
The dog-friendly city is home to three spots that are perfect to show your love for pups, pints, and good food.
August 17, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Food
5 spicy spots to get wings
If you’re looking to spice up your meal, start with an appetizer of chicken wings at one of these local hot spots where you can find a variety of sauces and flavors.
August 15, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Del Mar Wine and Food Festival
Festivals
What to expect at the star-studded Del Mar Wine and Food Festival
The brand-new, celeb-driven fest will highlight local culinary talent across 20+ events on Wednesday, Sept. 6-Monday, Sept. 11
August 14, 2023
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Monica Garske
A crowd of people watching a performance at CityFest in Hillcrest
Festivals
Hillcrest CityFest 2023 returns on Sunday, Aug. 13
The summer arts and music festival is expected to bring 150,000+ visitors to the community.
August 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Oceanside Harbor Village | Photo via Canva
Play
Hit the Road: a 40-mile getaway to Oceanside
This beach city is roughly 45 minutes from downtown San Diego and is perfect for a nearby getaway.
August 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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The interior of a Sonic the Hedgehog-themed pop-up cafe in San Diego; the walls are painted bright blue and feature characters from the Sonic video games. There's a fake palm tree in the middle of the room and gold rings hanging from the ceiling. A line of customers are waiting to order food.
Food
Gotta go fast: Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe returns to downtown San Diego
The cute pop-up eatery inspired by SEGA’s beloved video game character will stick around through Sunday, Nov. 3 — so get your Tails there, fans.
August 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
A fake skeleton decoration pops out from behind a dark bar at the Black Lagoon Halloween-themed pop-up bar. In the background, neon green, purple, and orange lights add to the scary vibes.
Bars
Enter if you dare: Halloween-themed Black Lagoon Pop-up bar coming to San Diego
The spine-tingling pop-up will take over Seven Grand in North Park from Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 3.
August 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
Scattered Purple Sand Verbena flowers bloom at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park agains the brown, earthy backdrop of the desert in east San Diego County. The mountains are in the background, against the blue sky sprinkled with clouds. There are a few yellow flowers peeking out of the purple patches, too.
Travel and Outdoors
Where the wildflowers are: The annual Desert Bloom at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
After a rainy winter, the Borrego Springs desert region east of San Diego is expected to bloom quite nicely with vibrant desert wildflowers in spring 2024.
February 29, 2024
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Monica Garske
A grassy green hill at Kate Sessions Park overlooking Mission Bay, with many people picnicking and sitting on the grass.
Culture
How to spend your 24 extra Leap Day hours in San Diego
Start your day off with good, local coffee, head to the beach, go on a hike, peruse the city’s marvelous murals — seize the Leap Day, SD.
February 28, 2024
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Monica Garske
SD Geisel Library UC San Diego
History
6 ways to see Dr. Seuss’ influence in San Diego
The iconic author lived in La Jolla from 1948 until his death in 1991 — but his local legacy lives on.
February 28, 2024
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Monica Garske
Glowing blue water at Torrey Pines Natural State Reserve washing onto the rocks from bioluminescence.
Travel and Outdoors
What is bioluminescence and how can you see it?
The naturally occurring phenomenon tends to produce a blue glow at night, but results from a sensation called “red tides.”
February 27, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Waves in Ocean Beach as kids play on the beach.
City
What is the ‘Coastal Resilience Master Plan?’
The effort aims to find natural ways to address searise, protect communities, and preserve natural habitats.
February 27, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Rudford's Restaurant San Diego
Food
6 cool retro diners in San Diego
Vintage never goes out of style, right?
February 26, 2024
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Monica Garske
A bracket with the text "Pizza Bracket" and two grids with space for four nominees.
Food
Vote in SDtoday’s pizza shop bracket
We want to know: Where is the best pizza in San Diego? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
February 23, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Players for the San Diego Mojo women's professional volleyball team are playing on a court. They're wearing navy blue uniforms, and some have their hands in the air.
Sports
It’s time: Women’s pro volleyball team San Diego Mojo makes home debut
The team is owned by Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings and features a 15-player roster with serious pro experience.
February 22, 2024
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Monica Garske