Eat + Drink

Top Gun House
San Diego’s beloved gelato brand An’s is a two-time winner of USA Today’s 10Best “Best Ice Cream Shop in America.” Now it is bringing its...
Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog Exhibit at Birch
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is opening Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog, an immersive installation that transports you to a fictional California mountainside to explore the...
Haven Pizzeria Dining Room
Kensington has long had a soft spot for The Haven Pizzeria, and it’s easy to see why. Thirteen-plus years on Adams Avenue and a warm...
Carlsbad Wine Bar and Bistro
Carlsbad Village has a new reason to linger, and it starts at Cbar on State Street. The cozy coastal wine bar and bistro has just...
Same Same But Different SUBmerged
Same Same But Different is bringing the festival energy back to Spin Nightclub with the return of SUBmerged, its underwater-themed bass series leading up to...
Matt and Ben Actresses Maya Sofia Enciso and Alejandra Villanueva
If you’ve ever been a fan of Good Will Hunting – or Mindy Kaling, or just really good theatre – this one’s for you. New...
James and Hubbell Bert Hubbell
There are art exhibitions, and then there are exhibitions that feel like uncovering something that was never meant to stay hidden. Brothers in Arts: James...
Hotel Del Coronado
Hotel del Coronado has earned a major global nod, landing on TIME’s 2026 list of the World’s Greatest Places. The annual list highlights 100 extraordinary...
Marisi in La Jolla new executive chef Kaitlyn Smith
La Jolla’s Marisi has a new face leading the kitchen, and it’s a name worth knowing. The Italian hearth-driven restaurant has appointed Kaitlyn Smith as...
Emmet Cohen
If live jazz is your kind of night out, La Jolla Music Society’s Jazz Mini Festival is bringing an incredible lineup to town – all...
SONO Modern Italian Restaurant
North Park has a new dinner destination, and it comes from a pair of familiar faces. Ocean Mohamadi and Nino Cusimano – the husband-and-wife team...
espresso martini San Diego
The espresso martini had a moment – and then it kept having one. What started as a 1980s London creation and briefly became the butt...
The Deck Baseball Opening Day
Let’s gooooooo Padres fans – Opening Day is Thursday, March 26! Whether you’re looking for a spot to pregame, a place with plenty of TVs, or the...
Viewpoint Brewing Co one of the best San Diego breweries.
With over 150 breweries scattered throughout San Diego County, deciding where to pop in for a fresh beer on tap can be overwhelming, especially if...
San Diego Shamrock
Guinness, corned beef, and Irish whiskey – you know what time it is! St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and with the holiday comes Irish...
menu at playa kitchen
La Jolla has a fresh daytime destination worth knowing about. Playa Kitchen, the newest concept from Clique Hospitality, has opened at Torrey Pines Science Park....
There’s something special about a community that takes care of its own – and right now, the Foundation for Women Warriors is calling on San...
Arts District Liberty Station
Arts District Liberty Station – one of California’s state-designated cultural districts – is opening a new exhibition at Gallery 201 this spring. It’s one to...
fresh pasta
North County, meet your new pasta problem. Pastaria Vivi just opened in Encinitas Village… and self-control is officially off the table. The concept brings together...
Hotel Solea in Carlsbad
Hotel Solea has officially opened in Carlsbad, debuting as a reimagined 201-room lifestyle destination within Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection. Formerly the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort, the...
Hey there, San Diego! Feeling lucky? You should be because we’ve got some seriously amazing Irish pubs right in our backyard! Whether you’re craving a...
Live Music Series at Andaz San Diego
Spring evenings in the Gaslamp just got an upgrade. Andaz San Diego has launched a new rooftop live music series, and it is already shaping...
Bivouac Ciderworks Un/Grounded exhibition
North Park nights just got a little more thoughtful. This March, Bivouac Ciderworks is hosting Un/Grounded, the second duo exhibition from multidisciplinary artists JenMarie Landig...
Art Alive Preview Andaz San Diego
Spring in San Diego means one thing for art lovers – Art Alive is almost here. And this year, we’re getting an early taste right...
Upcoming Events
About Last Night
August 15, 2026
7:30 pm
Laugh and cringe with About Last Night San Diego as locals recount their worst dating experiences with unforgettable storytelling.
August 15, 2026
7:00 pm
Discover the magic of Ferragosto: Sotto Le Stelle with Convivio. Join us for an evening of tradition, music, and Italian culture.
August 15, 2026
7:00 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors is turning 40, and Balboa Theatre is celebrating the only way that makes sense: with a screening hosted by the woman...
Summer wine tasting at Mission Bay Beach Club with bay views
August 15, 2026
2:00 pm
A wine tasting on Mission Bay with Michelin’s 2021 Sommelier of the Year leading the way – yes, that’s actually the plan. Charlotte Randolph is...
August 14, 2026
6:00 pm
  • USS Midway Museum
Shelter to Soldier’s largest fundraiser of the year returns to one of San Diego’s most iconic venues – the Flight Deck of the USS Midway...