Helen I. Hwang is a freelance journalist who covers food, travel, and news. She worked in the food industry as a mechanical ...

New this round: Lucca Italian Sandwich Shop, Thanh Tinh Chay, the Crack Shack, Lucky’s Lunch Counter, and Extraordinary Desserts, while Avian Water and Banh Mi Sandwich and Big Front Door depart. Did ...

Food news and dining guides for San Diego, California.

Helen I. Hwang is a freelance journalist who covers food, travel, and news. She worked in the food industry as a mechanical engineer for eight years, training as a “supertaster.” She then worked as an ...

Helen I. Hwang is a freelance journalist who covers food, travel, and news. She worked in the food industry as a mechanical engineer for eight years, training as a “supertaster.” She then worked as an ...

There’s no shortage of coffee roasters and hip cafes in San Diego, though the java landscape wasn’t the same more than a decade ago. Many of the city’s top coffee shops also roast their beans on-site ...

Roxana Becerril is a Mexican-American journalist based in Southern California. Her work has been published by award-winning national and local publications including The Los Angeles Times, San Diego ...

Like so many other areas that rely heavily on tourism, the Valle de Guadalupe has struggled during the pandemic. By opening in Oceanside, Alcocer hopes he can provide a taste of the wonders that can ...

Helen I. Hwang is a freelance journalist who covers food, travel, and news. She worked in the food industry as a mechanical engineer for eight years, training as a “supertaster.” She then worked as an ...

San Diego’s year-round sunny spring break weather calls for ice cream, no matter the time of year. Essentially, in Southern California, it’s always a good time to treat yourself to a scoop or two.

And finally, the food scene at large is taking notice of San Diego: the 2025 Michelin Guide California includes the one Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie, Soichi Sushi, and Valle as well as the three ...

Often hidden in plain sight, speakeasy bars hold more than just mystery. San Diego boasts an array of hidden bars, most of which are tucked behind a secret entrance or require an exclusive code for ...