Super Bowl LIX kicks off Sunday, Feb. 9. As you watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles, you’re going to need snacks.
We’ve rounded up a few local options for your game day spread that will help you score major points with your guests. Kick back, relax, and grub.
Venissimo Cheese| Charcuterie boards
San Diego is home to winning cheese shops, including Venissimo Cheese with locations in North Park, Mission Hills, and Del Mar. Order a charcuterie platter stacked with cheese, meats, fruit, and other goodies or pick up some smaller trays from the cheese shop’s daily menu.
Cafe Coyote | Fiesta trays + margaritas Feeding a big team? Try a Fiesta Tray that includes your choice of protein like carne asada or carnitas, flour or corn tortillas, rice + beans, salsa, guacamole, and chips. You can also add your favorite margaritas, like the Spicy Watermelon, to-go.
Seniors Free | Through Friday, Feb. 28 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Escondido | Free | It’s Seniors Free Month at Safari Park — guests age 65+ can visit the park’s vast landscape for no cost all month, just show a valid photo ID upon arrival.
“The Half-Life of Marie Curie” | Through Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | New Village Arts, Carlsbad | $35+ | This play explores the powerful bond between Marie Curie and Hertha Ayrton as they navigate the complexities of fame, loss, and the pursuit of scientific discovery.
Friday, Feb. 7
Vegas Thrill at San Diego Mojo | 7:05 p.m. | Viejas Arena | $23+ | We’re going to roll the dice and say our pro women’s volleyball team will serve a win against Vegas.
Ozomatli | 9 p.m. | The Music Box | $47+ | The SoCal rock band brings their many musical styles — salsa, jazz, hip-hop + reggae — to the Little Italy venue.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Randy Jones Run, Walk & Roll for Independence | 8 a.m. | De Anza Cove Park | $35+ | This annual run named after the Padres legend supports the Home of Guiding Hands’ mission to help people with disabilities.
San Diego Chinese New Year Fair | Saturday, Feb. 8-Sunday, Feb. 9 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chinese Historical Museum | Free | This 42nd annual fair will fill the streets of downtown SD with performances, crafts, a lantern parade, art displays, and food vendors.
Ira Glass: “Seven Things I’ve Learned” | 7:30 p.m. | Balboa Theatre | $53+ | The public radio host of “This American Life” will use audio clips, music + video during this live discussion about his storytelling career.
Sunday, Feb. 9
2025 Kook Run | 7-9 a.m. | The Encinitas Sign, Encinitas | $60+ | This Super Bowl Sunday tradition takes costumed runners on a 5K/10K race along the Pacific Coast — the best costumes win awards.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Galentine’s Day bravOG40 | 6 p.m. | Original 40 Brewing Company | Free | Expect trivia, raffle prizes, a pop-up shop, and a curated playlist at this themed event inspired by Bravo TV favorites like “Real Housewives” and “Vanderpump Rules.”
Amplifying Creative Communities | 6-8 p.m. | San Diego Made Factory | Free | Local artists will lead a panel that explores the intersection of creativity, community, and opportunity in San Diego’s arts scene.
A plan to turn La Jolla’s former US Bank building on Girard Avenue into a food hall with up to seven new restaurants by 2026 is drawing high interest from prospective tenants, including bakeries and coffee shops. One thing’s for sure — SD loves its food halls.(The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Development
Construction is underway on the revitalization of the Mira Mesa Epicentre. San Diego County will rebuild and maintain part of the facility as a community rec center that will include a pickleball and basketball court, community garden, music room, and study + work areas. Construction should wrap up by fall 2026.
San Diegan
North Park resident and educator Paola Capó García has been selected as the City of San Diego’s new Poet Laureate, an ambassador for local spoken word + literary arts. Succeeding Jason Magabo Perez, Capó García will serve from 2025 to 2027 and create original works to engage San Diegans through poetry.
Open
After a short hiatus, North Park’s buzzy cocktail bar Polite Provisions has reopened. Patrons can expect “fresh elixirs” on the menu and familiar, friendly faces behind the bar. It’s open Monday-Thursday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Friday-Sunday, 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Ranked
Based on diner reviews and other metrics, three classic San Diego-area spots landed on OpenTable’s list of the 2025 Top 100 Romantic Restaurants. Both Mister A’s in Bankers Hill and Jeune et Jolie in Carlsbad scored 4.9 stars with reviewers, while The Marine Room in La Jolla scored 4.7 stars.
Announced
OK, it’s time to snag your spot in the SD stands. Single-game tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Padres season, including promo games with fun giveaways. Single-match tickets are also on sale for San Diego Wave FC’s 2025 season and San Diego FC’s inaugural season.Let’s go, SD.
Concert
The 2025 Outlaw Music Festival will stop by North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista on Thursday, May 15. The lineup will include Willie Nelson + Family, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Sierra Hull, and Lily Meola. General public tickets go on sale this Friday, Feb. 7.
Environment
Everything old is new again. The city is hosting free monthly Fixit Clinics through June to help San Diegans repair their small, broken household items and reduce waste being sent to Miramar Landfill. Save this schedule — the next workshop is Saturday, Feb. 8, 12-3 p.m., at Scripps Ranch Recreation Center.
Festival
Tickets go on sale today for the annual Louisiana-themed music festival, Gator by the Bay, coming to Spanish Landing Park Thursday, May 9-Sunday, May 12. The event will include 100+ musical acts across seven stages, local vendors, and 10,000 pounds of crawfish trucked into SD from Louisiana.
Sports
The latest Padres buzz includes Ha-Seong Kim’s deal with the Rays and Manny Machado shading Roki Sasaki. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the San Diego Padreswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Home
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Finance
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Yelp’s Elite Squad is the place for local movers and shakers. | Photos provided by Yelp
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Get thee to the pink “pancake church” that is Morning Glory. | Photo via @foundpleasures
Ah, brunch. For many of us, it’s the most important meal of the day. San Diego’s brunch scene is poppin’ — check out this round of recommendations and don’t forget to bookmark our full brunch guide to use time and time again. Happy brunching, friends.
Weekday wonder
Morning Glory | Daily, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Dripping in velvet + Instagrammable vibes, this Little Italy “it” spot is known for its soufflé pancakes; slide in during the week to avoid the weekend crowds.
Pastry paradise
Blackmarket Bakery | Daily, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. (North Park location) | Loaded croissant sandwiches, cookies, muffins, tarts + other treats make this menu a sweet one.
Quick and easy
Atypical Waffle | Friday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Waffles in every which way — don’t miss the Berry Patch with mixed berries, kiwi, banana, vanilla whip, guava jam + micro basil.
Speaking of brunch, I tried DJ Brunch at ARLO in Mission Valley not too long ago. On weekends from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the restaurant has a DJ spinning 1990s + 2000s jams from the patio and honestly, I did a lot of dancing in my seat.
The brunch offerings were so good, too — don’t sleep on the Tocino Fried Rice and the Croffle (a croissant-meets-waffle). Pro tip:Make reservations.
Answered
Answered
We asked: When did the first US pizzeria open?
Easy as pie, right? More than 32% of SDtoday readers knew the answer: 1905. Now, go reward yourself with a slice — San Diego has so many great pizza spots.
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