• Photos: Feeding San Diego’s 2025 Pairings with a Purpose Dinner at Callie

    Photos: Feeding San Diego’s 2025 Pairings with a Purpose Dinner at Callie,Cole Novak

    More than 130 guests filled the dining room at Callie for Feeding San Diego’s second annual Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Party, where chef-owner Travis Swikard served a four-course meal with wine pairings by sommelier Tracy Latimer. The evening raised over $300,000—enough to provide more than 600,

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  • First Look: Far Corner Pizzeria & Bar in East Village

    First Look: Far Corner Pizzeria & Bar in East Village,Cole Novak

    Hard to believe, but there was a time when there wasn’t arugula or goat cheese or prosciutto or blackened shrimp on pizzas. The country went nuts in 1980 when chefs Jeremiah Tower (Chez Panisse, Berkeley) and Ed LaDou (Spago by Wolfgang Puck, L.A.) started putting farmers market ingredients on pies

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  • 17 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This April

    17 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This April,Cole Novak

    West Coast Nonprofit Data ConferenceApril 4–5Hosted at the University of San Diego’s Kroc Institute, this academic conference gathers nonprofit scholars to exchange ideas, research, and data-driven strategies. Fine Art and Craft Sale, Union Hall GalleryApril 4–6 & April 11–13Held over two weekends,

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  • 18 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This April

    18 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This April,Cole Novak

    West Coast Nonprofit Data ConferenceApril 4–5Hosted at the University of San Diego’s Kroc Institute, this academic conference gathers nonprofit scholars to exchange ideas, research, and data-driven strategies. Fine Art and Craft Sale, Union Hall GalleryApril 4–6 & April 11–13Held over two weekends,

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  • What’s Next for Downtown San Diego?

    What’s Next for Downtown San Diego?,Cole Novak

    Downtown San Diego is at a crossroads. “The city has a golden opportunity to answer a really important question, which really is the question that every major city in America is wrestlingwith: What is a downtown for in this post-Covid, remote work era?” says Grant Oliphant, CEO of The Conrad Prebys

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  • 15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: March 26–30

    15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: March 26–30,Cole Novak

    Another season of America’s national pastime begins Thursday when the San Diego Padres face off against the Atlanta Braves in an afternoon matchup. Even if you’re not catching the game, there are still ways to get in on the fun, like the Hilton Bayfront and Made in San Diego’s Opening Day pop-up or

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  • Ambrogio15 Hosts Exclusive Dinner Benefiting Las Patronas

    Ambrogio15 Hosts Exclusive Dinner Benefiting Las Patronas,Nicolle Monico

    If there’s one thing Giacomo Pizzigoni knows, it’s how to turn a meal into a movement. The Milan-born restaurateur behind Ambrogio15, the recently shuttered Ambrogio by Acquerello, and Ambrogio15 Enoteca has long been using food as a vehicle for something bigger, whether that’s showcasing natural wi

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  • Street Stewards Wants You to Adopt a Neighborhood Block

    Street Stewards Wants You to Adopt a Neighborhood Block,Nicolle Monico

    In 2018, long-time Ocean Beach resident and graphic designer Aaron Null got tired of the endless Facebook rants about trash. Instead of arguing, he grabbed a map, marked a green line, and declared, “This block is mine.” “Within weeks, we had almost the whole town covered,” says Null. “Then I tried i

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  • 5 Reasons to Visit La Quinta Resort & Club This Spring

    5 Reasons to Visit La Quinta Resort & Club This Spring,Partner Content

    The sun casts a golden glow over blooming citrus trees, pathways feel even more inviting, and cool, starlit nights set the stage for unforgettable evenings. Whether you’re returning to a favorite retreat or visiting for the first time, here’s why spring is the perfect season to check in.1. A Reimagi

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  • Poway’s Anna Vaus Releases Debut Album “Downhill From Here”

    Poway’s Anna Vaus Releases Debut Album “Downhill From Here”,Cole Novak

    It wasn’t until Poway native Anna Vaus left California to pursue music in Nashville that she realized just how much of an impact her roots had on her.Vaus found her voice in childhood, performing private concerts for her pets and creating boredom-induced music videos with her brother. Around age 6,

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  • The Best Things to Do in San Diego: April 2025

    The Best Things to Do in San Diego: April 2025,Cole Novak

    Just like that we’re a third of the year through the year and San Diego is hitting its stride as flowers bloom and the last bits of winter are burned off. The city is coming alive with some of the year’s most memorable events including La Jolla’s classic car show Concours d’Elegance, the Taste of La

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  • Decore Classic Italian Restaurant Opening in East Village

    Decore Classic Italian Restaurant Opening in East Village,Cole Novak

    “We get emotional about good food, good plates, good drinks,” says Giovanni Siracusa. “It’s not just a business for us.” Siracusa is talking about Decore, an Italian restaurant he’s opening with longtime friend and first time business partner Giorgio Corletti. In Roman dialect, Decore means “with he

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  • Discover Loreto: A Hidden Gem in Baja California Sur

    Discover Loreto: A Hidden Gem in Baja California Sur,Julia Nasiell

    Nestled between the turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez and the rugged Sierra de la Giganta mountains, Loreto is one of Baja California Sur’s best-kept secrets. This charming coastal town, recognized as a “Pueblo Mágico,” offers an unforgettable blend of history, adventure, and natural beauty, mak

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  • A Legacy of Flavor: 62-Year-Old Bakery Embraces New Changes

    A Legacy of Flavor: 62-Year-Old Bakery Embraces New Changes,Julia Nasiell

    For over six decades, our bakery has been a cherished part of the community, known for its fresh-baked goods and warm atmosphere. While tradition remains at our core, we’ve embraced exciting updates to enhance your experience.Our expanded breakfast and lunch selections now feature wraps, granola bow

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  • Design Leaders & Innovative Interiors: Jackson Design Remodeling

    Design Leaders & Innovative Interiors: Jackson Design Remodeling,Partner Content

    Jackson Design and Remodeling is an industry leader in design build remodeling with more than 35 years of innovation and growth. Their multiple award-winning team of architects, designers and construction professionals specializes in new homes, whole home remodels, additions, outdoor living spaces,

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  • Design Leaders & Innovative Interiors: Keri Michelle Interiors

    Design Leaders & Innovative Interiors: Keri Michelle Interiors,Partner Content

    Keri Michelle Interiors is a boutique interior design firm based in Solana Beach, San Diego, California. Known for our calm, coastal aesthetic and refined, clean-lined spaces, we approach each project with intention and artistry. We’re deeply invested in making your home your own, ensuring it captur

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  • Design Leaders & Innovative Interiors: Design Studio West

    Design Leaders & Innovative Interiors: Design Studio West,Partner Content

    As a staple in San Diego’s design-build industry for over 30 years, Design Studio West transforms visions into reality. We specialize in crafting bespoke kitchen and bathroom remodels, tailored to unique styles. From sleek, modern lines to warm, traditional charm, and vibrant, eclectic spaces, our e

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  • SD’s First Sports Bar Dedicated to Women’s Teams

    SD’s First Sports Bar Dedicated to Women’s Teams,Cole Novak

    Women’s sports are finally getting their due. San Diego Surge brought full-contact women’s football to San Diego way back in 1975, but the floodgates (and people’s minds) really opened in 2021 when the National Women’s Soccer League launched San Diego Wave FC. Today, there’s San Diego Mojo (indoor v

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  • Home Tour: Inside a Cliff-Hanging Midcentury Masterpiece

    Home Tour: Inside a Cliff-Hanging Midcentury Masterpiece,Cole Novak

    If architecture is music frozen in time, this house sings. Rising from a steep La Jolla canyonside, three bold orange steel beams prop up a midcentury home like the saddle of a guitar cradling the strings. But here in the sky, the chords are muted. It’s quiet. Hawks circle just outside, enjoying the

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  • Editor’s Note, April 2025: Home & Design Issue

    Editor’s Note, April 2025: Home & Design Issue,Cole Novak

    One of the distinctive things about being a journalist is that people open their doors to you. It’s like being a locksmith or a plumber, but without all the cumbersome tools. An email, maybe a text, and, suddenly, you’re in someone’s home, drinking iced tea and exploring textures of their lives they

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