Eat + Drink

There’s no shortage of outdoor patio seating in San Diego, but not all patios are created equal. Some patios rise above the best with their...

San Diego always seems to have a nice mix of nostalgia and new up-and-comers. This week is no different, providing classics that all seem to...

Homegrown San Diegan bands are what’s on the menu in North County this week. But don’t worry, these venues aren’t just serving up hors d’oeuvres—get...

Welcome to The Land of Enchantment — Briar Rose Winery in the rolling hills of Temecula. The fairy tale begins in the 1970s, when Beldon...

https://www.instagram.com/p/_me8sTnuEu/?taken-by=makersquarter San Diego has a lot of nicknames. It’s the land of eternal sunshine, perma-vacationers, and well, you know the line from Anchorman. However, the...

Cinco de Mayo weekend calls for a party or two—day of and day after. Luckily, North County has plenty of options music-wise. Now it’s time...

This close to the border, San Diego would be remiss if it didn’t celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style. Luckily for you, you’re in the...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTY8SNjF84h/?taken-by=fosterthepeople FTP playing 5/26 at The Observatory North Park San Diego music venues are packed with solid live shows in May! Among the mind-blowing shows coming...

Step inside Concept Two Seven Eight in Hillcrest, where each plate is locally sourced and imbedded with care, passion and a story. “I want it...

Most people have had pizza or Chinese food delivered to their doorstep at some point during their lives. But did you know there’s a whole...

On a foggy Tuesday morning at Liberty Station in Point Loma, we sit across the table from Pete Balistreri, the award-winning salumi maestro and Executive...

Stagecoach, one of the biggest country music festivals, is THIS weekend, with headliners Dierks Bentley, Shania Twain, and Kenny Chesney! So grab your boots, and...

Photo credit: Chad Thomas Surf-Industry Leaders The Dahl family is recognized world-wide for being at the forefront of wax research and application. From their “Sticky...

There’s definitely a price to pay for living in America’s Finest City, but what that price will get you in different San Diego neighborhoods varies...

This is the weekend to find your musical soulmates. Between a metal swap meet, a guitar festival and indie rockers tuned-in to a different frequency—which...

Feeling dinner and a show? North County has eats and performances all in one place this weekend. Between the Street Fair in Encinitas and Irish...

When you think about hiking in San Diego, you likely plan to head away from the city, right? You may drive northeast to conquer the...

Shop Local! Nobody supports their local businesses like San Diego, and this weekend is one of the best opportunities of the year to do just...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BR6X1PahtCC So you want to grow your own weed! Good news: The general process is not that difficult, once you grasp the basics. With that said,...

Have you been to the Orfila Winery? Do you even know where it is?! If you’re a local, you’ve probably driven past Orfila Winery while...

On Fridays, San Diego’s beloved Chuao Chocolate (chew-wow) now offers guided tours — complete with tastings — for $10 in Carlsbad. And local chocolate-thirsty inhabitants are...

San Diego is home to some of the best small concert venues in the country, but the Music Box in Little Italy is giving the...

Saturday is the tenth annual Record Store Day – the perfect time to show your support for local music. Need plans for the day? North County has...

San Diego State University is doing it up this weekend. Whether you’re in the mood for a pioneer alt-rock band or internationally celebrated guitarists, SDSU...