Chef De Cuisine, Peter KennedyChef de Cuisine Peter Kennedy mixes culinary innovation with fresh, locally sourced ingredients at Mission Valley’s ARLO. The result? Delicious, made-from-scratch dishes that celebrate San Diego’s vibrant culture and lifestyle. With over 20 years of hospitality experien

Assistant General Manager, Jacob SandovalWelcome to Roy’s Restaurant at the Marriott Marquis. The San Diego location of Roy Yamaguchi’s iconic Hawaiian-fusion restaurant offers an intriguing menu of Roy’s classic dishes, signature sushi, and chef creations inspired by local ingredients and the fresh

Denice Grande, Executive Chef “Her focus has been Italian food for 24 years, with a special love of making pasta from scratch,” says Solare owner Randy Smerik of his long-serving chef, Denice Grande, who is helming this Michelin-rated Liberty Station treasure of authentic Italian cuisine. Since Sola

Head Chef, Sushi Gaga, Shinnosuke OtsukaSushi Gaga offers an intimate, relaxing atmosphere that transports guests directly to Ginza, Japan. Every detail—from the sophisticated décor to the exquisite dishware—enhances the authentic Edo-mae sushi experience. Limited to a single seating each evening of

Owners, Cesar & Paulina ChaidezIf you’re seeking the best chilaquiles in the city, look no further than San Diego’s chilaquiles masters, Cocina 35. Known as the perfect place to celebrate your special occasions with loved ones and friends, this family-owned business began more than 30 years ago in S

Communal Coffee owner and founder Jen Byard knows you can’t force a community to come together. But she tends to do it organically. Byard launched Communal in 2015 in North Park. Since then, it’s become one of the county’s most popular craft coffee hubs, with locations in Oceanside, South Park, and

I’m three sips into my second handcrafted, small-batch, single-origin, barrel-aged cocktail of the evening. It’s delicious, of course; my date is gorgeous and chatty; the night is going well… and all I can think about is my wallet. Is $19 dollars a cocktail the price of meeting someone new? I think

Surviving life in hardscrabble San Diego with any joy in your heart requires a list. On it lives your favorite taco/sushi/burger/fries/stiff-but-drinkable drink in town. This is ours—from the readers (who offered a record 138,300-plus votes) and longtime food critic Troy Johnson. We chose the must-t

This is, by far, the most ambitious thing we’ve ever done.Eighty-eight obscenely talented people in one room, surrounded by some of the best damn photographers and filmmakers and storytellers in the city. I watched an 83-year-old uni diver—the backbone of our fishing culture—talking to North Park’s

Founded in 1979, Interfaith Community Services operates more than 75 programs supporting North County residents experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, addiction, mental health challenges, and poverty. The nonprofit collaborates with over 250 faith communities and regional agencies, and thousand

Founded in 1979, Interfaith Community Services operates more than 75 programs supporting North County residents experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, addiction, mental health challenges, and poverty. The nonprofit collaborates with over 250 faith communities and regional agencies, and thousand

San Diego Foundation (SDF) celebrated a major milestone this month: 50 years of regional impact, more than $1.8 billion granted to nonprofits, and official recognition from 15 cities and the County of San Diego, which proclaimed a “San Diego Foundation Day” in its honor. At a May 28 press conference

The Junior League of San Diego (JLSD) has been training women to lead through service for over 90 years. With a membership of more than 270, the volunteer organization logs over 3,000 hours annually.“This year, we’ve focused our efforts on addressing food insecurity, a critical issue that affects on

WID San Diego Scholarship Fundraiser & Silent AuctionJune 5An evening of waterfront views, appetizers, and a silent auction benefiting scholarships for women in STEM and defense.Mama’s DayJune 6Unlimited bites from more than 50 local chefs, plus cocktails and entertainment, to support Mama’s Kitchen

Before 1973, visitors to Mulegé, Mexico arrived by tiny prop plane on the dirt runway next to Hotel Serenidad. The airstrip was built in the 1950s, when the transpeninsular highway that runs north to south along the Baja peninsula was still just a dream in some civic engineer’s mind. The hotel’s lon

Who hasn’t daydreamed of one day opening a coffee shop slash record store slash plant shop slash creative community hub? (It can’t possibly just be me.) Rather than simply fantasizing about it, a trio of local musicians and coffee experts are manifesting that Millennial dream.Seancarlo Ohlin, Jonas

Nominate Today for the 2025 Celebrating Women Awards!Nominations: 5/30 – 6/29Voting: 7/14 – 7/28San Diego Magazine’s Annual Celebrating Women Awards are back to honor one Pioneer and one Rising Star in 15 categories that represent the diverse span of industries that make up our beautiful city. Nomin

Nominate Today for the 2025 Celebrating Women Awards!Nominations: 5/30 – 6/29Voting: 7/14 – 7/28San Diego Magazine’s Annual Celebrating Women Awards are back to honor one Pioneer and one Rising Star in 15 categories that represent the diverse span of industries that make up our beautiful city. Nomin

Shake off the post-holiday weekend blues with arty San Diego events like Seth Parker Woods’ multimedia concert Difficult Grace and Michael Roque Collins’ striking Corpus Sanctum exhibition. Or party like you have another Monday off with SDCVA’s annual wine festival on Sunday, where over 20 local win

Was it a late-night leftover fries situation at one of San Diego’s ubiquitous -berto’s? A stoned surfer mixing munchies? An abuela’s hangover cure for her favorite grandson? Like the thing itself, the California burrito’s origins are kind of a mash-up. But no one disputes San Diego is its home.“I co