Retail

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 01:44 PM
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Michael Beausoleil
A glass of cold brew from The Invigatorium
Food
Drink Up Month 2023 recap
Take a look back at all the drinks we drank up and places we covered this month, ranging from coffee to tea and local breweries to speakeasies.
July 28, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
An array of cocktails served at Lime in the Coconut in Chula Vista
Food
Feel the island vibes at San Diego tiki bars
These spots have fruity, tropical-themed drinks and South Pacific decor to put you in an instant vacation mood.
July 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
HOB Coffee Mural in North Park San Diego
Work
Your guide to San Diego’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
July 24, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Rendering of the storefront and counter of The Red Chickz in Carlsbad
Restaurants
The Red Chickz is bringing the heat to Carlsbad
The Nashville-style chicken shop will open its first location in San Diego County at The Shoppes at Carlsbad later this summer.
July 14, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Kettner Exchange SAN
Development
San Diego International Airport has approved new restaurants and retail shops
SAN will add 19 restaurants and seven retail shops as part of its ongoing “New T1" project.
July 14, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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City
Trivia spots in San Diego
What is places you can play trivia in San Diego?
July 12, 2023
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Trevor Peters
A flight of mead from Lost Cause Meadery at The Garten in Bay Park
Food
San Diego is buzzing for mead
This fermented, honey-based drink has origins that are thousands of years old, but it’s gaining a new surge in popularity.
July 10, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Kobey's Swap Meet in San Diego.
Live
Happy haulin’: swap meets, co-ops, vintage, and resale shops in San Diego
Here’s the deal — the swap meet and vintage shopping scene is stellar in America’s Finest City.
June 21, 2023
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Monica Garske
A dog with its paws up on the counter at Noah's Natural Pet Market
Culture
Five pet shops that will wow your furry friends
These local stores offer accessories, experiences, and supplies for your dogs and cats.
June 20, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A scoop of green ice cream in a cup in National City, CA
Food
16 of San Diego’s coolest ice cream shops
These shops are known for award-winning flavor, uncommon recipes, and their methods of making frozen goodness.
June 9, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
UCSD Blue Line Trolley arriving at a trolley station.
Airports and Transportation
Fair Tripper is back to take riders to the San Diego County Fair
Tickets include entry to the 2023 San Diego County Fair and round-trip services on MTS and NCTD trains.
June 6, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A crunch wrap at the vegan food pop up.
Food
The Vegan Food Popup comes to San Diego four times a month
Spot this meetup in Vista, North Park, and Barrio Logan.
May 31, 2023
The bookshelves at Verbatim books
Retail
11 best-selling used bookstores
Reduce, reuse, reread — these local shops let you buy secondhand books to give them new life.
May 26, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Midway Rising renderings
Development
‘Midway Rising’ redevelopment: Housing, entertainment, and an urban park
Locals are invited to join the Sports Arena redevelopment team for a project update this Thursday, May 18, at San Diego Central Library.
May 16, 2023
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Monica Garske
Rooftop patio and view from Techo Beso with lounge chairs and pink umbrellas.
Food
Techo Beso now open in the Gaslamp Quarter
The rooftop restaurant and bar draws inspiration from Tulum, Mexico.
May 16, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park illuminated in blue
Entertainment
6 huge live music venues in San Diego
Discover arenas where big names play to crowds exceeding 10,000 people.
May 9, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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