If you don’t know the name Christophe Rull yet, you will soon. Born and raised in Marseille in southern France, Rull started his apprenticeship at age 15 before five years of culinary school where he studied cooking and pastry. He bounced from Michelin-starred kitchens to luxury hotels to the École

Finally, some good news: You don’t have to figure out what to make for dinner tonight. (It’s too hot to cook, anyway!) We’ve stuck our hands in enough bread baskets around town to know what’s worth going out for, whether you’re eating light (a soup that’s pretty much pure zucchini) or balling out (c

For its third year, the Del Mar Wine + Food festival is back and is bringing eats and sips from some of the most sought-out SoCal restaurants and California wineries. Experience flavors from festival favorites and up-and-coming stars while enjoying the San Diego sunshine on the grandest lawn in the

The Del Mar Wine + Food Festival isn’t just about sipping the best sauvignon blanc on the grass (though, yes, that’s a big plus)—some of the real magic happens in the margins, where chefs cook up multi-course masterpieces, athletes trade fields for cocktail bars, and late night celeb parties spill o

This weekend, savor the unique local experiences that San Diego has to offer, from the comfort dishes of San Diego Soul Food Fest to the unpredictable world-premiere production of the wulfeater. The five-day Tiki Oasis, which begins Wednesday, is the world’s biggest hangout for tiki enthusiasts, whi

Every year for the Best of San Diego issue, we ask readers to nominate and vote for a San Diego classic restaurant they want food critic Troy Johnson to review. Whichever they vote for, he goes. Last year, they sent him to Rocky’s Crown Pub. This year… Mexican classic, El Indio. The Perfect Order: T

I’m a terrible home cook. But when I watch J. Kenji López-Alt’s cooking videos, I feel like, just maybe, I’m not a complete failure in the kitchen.  Under his guidance in The New York Times cooking section, I’ve learned, but not yet perfected, how to boil an egg (it’s not as easy as it looks!), adde

They’re called the sandwich generation, those in their late 30s to 50s juggling teenagers and aging parents, and they’re feeling the pressure when it comes to digital safety. Connecting the Digital Dots: Online Habits and Safety Concerns Across Three Generations, a new survey from Cox Mobile shows t

The Padres were supposed to be a mess this year. But thanks to an unstoppable start, star power veterans, and some of the best young talent in the league, this has been a season to binge. When it comes to a World Series run, fans may still sometimes feel like cats in a room full of rocking chairs, b

The bagel hits keep coming. Over the past few years, San Diego has gone from a dearth to an abundance of options, from dense and chewy New York-style to California sourdough bagels, with more on the way (New Wave in Leucadia, Marigold Bagels in North Park, PopUp in La Jolla).  Never one to miss a pa

A Launchpad for Local Leaders BBB’s Breakthrough Accelerator focuses on helping local small businesses scale their operations and strengthen their foundations. With a flexible format and access to real-world guidance, it gives participants something many early-stage entrepreneurs struggle to find: s

What do fresh sandwiches, frosty lemonade, and a sun-soaked afternoon all have in common? They’re the holy trinity of a perfect picnic—and San Diego just happens to be the ultimate stage. With rolling green lawns and cliffside ocean perches, America’s Finest City is basically a picnic paradise. Whet

We asked, you answered. Here are the winners our readers chose as the Best of San Diego 2025. Click on the categories below to jump to your favorite lists. Beauty & Cosmetic | Fitness | Food & Drink | Health & Wellness | Home & Garden | Kids | People | Pets | Professional Services | Shopping | Trave

I wasn’t sure I’d ever feel butterflies for someone again. When my long-term relationship ended last year, I couldn’t have imagined that in several months’ time I’d be trading messages and stories, laughing over new inside jokes and finding so many points of connection with someone like Robin (not h

Ramona sounds like a country song come to life: dusty backroads winding through mountain hollows, feed stores and barns dotting the hillsides, the steady hum of tractors, and a thriving population of beefy pickup trucks. Nestled in the foothills of the Laguna Mountains, where Route 67 meets Highway

From revamped icons, FOMO-inducing bakeries, and booze-fueled workouts to legendary local athletes, mega retail openings, and ways to get your kids out of the house, here’s our annual guide to the best of the best in the city, according to us and you. Click the photos below to see our full list in e

From revamped icons, FOMO-inducing bakeries, and booze-fueled workouts to legendary local athletes, mega retail openings, and ways to get your kids out of the house, here’s our annual guide to the best of the best in the city, according to us and you. Click the photos below to see our full list in e

Best Place to Shop for a Cause Thread Spun Much as you’ll want to, you can’t move into Thread Spun, a sustainably minded Encinitas boutique on North Coast Highway. But you can stock up on beautifully made, thoughtfully curated homewares, apparel, accessories, personal care items, and goodies for kid

Best Place to Shop for a Cause Thread Spun Much as you’ll want to, you can’t move into Thread Spun, a sustainably minded Encinitas boutique on North Coast Highway. But you can stock up on beautifully made, thoughtfully curated homewares, apparel, accessories, personal care items, and goodies for kid

Best Semicentennial San Diego Foundation The San Diego Foundation (SDF) celebrated its 50th anniversary with proclamations from 15 cities and the County of San Diego, declaring May 28 as San Diego Foundation Day and launching a new campaign. It was also named Nonprofit of the Year by State Senator A