“The biggest [mandate] was to make the apartments as much like boutique hotels as possible,” says Tamara Romeo. She’s the CEO of Southcoast Design Group, the firm behind Stateside and Monte, two new off-campus housing complexes near San Diego State University (SDSU). “Those spaces where people could

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Hailing from Palermo, Italy, chef Ignazio Tagliavia opened his first restaurant in Abruzzo and eventually became a master of the Pizza News School Grandi Molini Italiani in 2016. (It’s like going to the Culinary Institute of America, but just for pizza.) He’s worked in Europe, Egypt, L.A., New York,

Someone call the fire department, because College Area is heating up—big time. Kinchana is coming this summer. Love Letters Pizza is on track as well. The Mesa Bar & Grill is bringing pub life back to the Boulevard. And by the end of this week, Halal Burger Co. will be firing up its grills at 6353 E

Luxury is not merely defined by what adorns the body—but by how it speaks to the soul. It’s the quiet confidence of wearing a piece that was made just for you, and the feeling of timeless elegance that lingers long after the moment has passed. This is the essence of Stuart Benjamin & Co. Jewelry Des

We’re hopping toward Easter Sunday, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday—plus lots more things to do in San Diego this weekend. Saturday will mark the 55th Chicano Park Day Celebration and brings the return of San Diego EarthFest at Balboa Park. If that’s not enough Earth love for y

Make it a self-care spring with Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, Healcove Clinic, and Activate HouseHealcove ClinicIn a fast-paced world where stress, chronic pain, and disconnection are all too common, Healcove Clinic stands as a sanctuary for those seeking a deeper, more holistic approach to wellness.

No question, actor, director, Saturday Night Live alum (2013-2022) Kyle Mooney remembers his San Diego roots. That’s not always the case when a San Diegan leaves town to embark on a legendary career in entertainment. But if maintaining an 858 phone number is any indication, then Mooney is local to t

I know, I know… It seems nuts to have to think about summer activities when it still feels like we’re fresh off winter break. But, as in-the-know parents will confirm, March and April are camp planning months. Now is when online registration for most camps opens, and some are so popular that you’ll

Tucked between Little Italy, Mission Hills, Hillcrest, and Balboa Park, the upscale neighborhood of Bankers Hill (its name a nod to its affluent reputation) is home to historic architecture dating back to the 1800s, designed by industry legends such as Irving Gill. The walkable area also boasts a nu

“I was born in the fields,” Isauro Perezchica says. “My parents grew maize, rice, and beans, and they had livestock: horses, cows, and donkeys. My brothers and I have dedicated our entire lives to gardening.”That devotion and expertise is a big reason why the University of San Diego has nabbed The P

It seemed like every Sunday, Chenais Siry’s husband would spend hours organizing the garage, yet it never actually got any cleaner.The Sirys had been living in their five-bedroom Rancho Santa Fe home for four years, and already the garage was filled with everything that comes with having three young

My journey through the dense forests of the dating app world has begun. I’ve prepared—built my shelter of appealing photos and activated a public profile, a smattering of digital pheromones sent out in the hopes of attracting rare specimens. I’m an explorer through a land of wild fauna. Recently, I

The hits keep coming on Coronado. Social Syndicate is hard at work with its sprawling waterfront project set to open next year, the new Bower Hotel just debuted (complete with views and booze at Dive, its rooftop bar), and after a $550-million makeover, the Hotel del Coronado feels refreshed, revive

If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, brunch is certainly the most fun. San Diego is packed with delectable brunch eateries, ranging from no-frills diners and cozy cafés to trendy pop-ups and beachfront buffets. Every weekend, San Diegans pack these hotspots for breakfast classics, dec

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Michael Smith remembers the first time he realized the Hawaiian food he grew up eating was actually a beautiful fusion of all sorts of Asian cuisines. “When we [would] go to Hawaii, I didn’t know that like, teriyaki and sushi were not from the same place as bulgogi and kimchi,” he says. One day, it

As the home of more small farms than any other US county, San Diego hosts a plethora of produce-focused fests, but few get quite as wacky as the Fallbrook Avocado Festival. This Sunday, the North County tradition will return with a day full of contests, costumes, and unique goodies that celebrate th

The Gaslamp is the kind of place where anything goes. A country bar with a mechanical bull (Double Deuce) and a hookah lounge serving Russian food (Pushkin) share a block with a hip-hop nightclub (F6ix) and an ’80s arcade bar with boozy Capri Suns (Coin-Op). Tourists stroll by in flip flops and shor