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My cousin, who lives in Minnesota, said to me the other day, “It must be such a burden to live in a place where the weather is always beautiful. I can’t imagine you get as …
Photo by Matthew SuárezGreat atmosphere, better tacosBaja Oyster, Border X, Carnitas, Canteen at Quartyard, Candelas, Señor TaqueroBy Ed BedfordMariscos Alex — fried and grilled shrimpPhoto by Matthew SuárezShrimpquest 2018City Tacos. Lolita's, Oscar's, Mariscos Alex, Blue …
You love your children. You want them to grow up into happy, healthy adults. But you want them to savor their precious childhood. You want to give them opportunities to develop skills and interests. But …
Photo by Matthew SuárezSan Diego raps, tooBy Jonah ValdezBands deserve what they can earnBy Dryw KeltzGigs in the retirement digsBy Dave GoodCare and feeding of Young LionsBy Robert BushSan Diego shows to get this sellout …
No better musical experience of its kind in the world (!) Opera, symphony, Mainly Mozart, L.J Music Society, Bach Collegium, ProArte Voices. By Garrett HarrisUsed T-shirts, medical gauze, old hankies — The faction of San …
Personal feelings about the big dayEvery Power Rangers toy known to manThe exact moment the sleigh bells stopped jingling — by Chad DealSister Santa’s once-a-year smileI adored American Christmas — by Tam HoangWe were ruthless …
See the Grinch, don’t be the Grinch.enLis/Istock/thinkstockA holiday tourist in my own cityTree farms, Nativity scene, gondola and trolley rides, Christmas movies by the pool. By Siobhan BraunWhy not a holiday bar crawl?Bike ride, Messiah …
It’s gotten tough to keep up with San Diego beer. This is the year the number of breweries in our crowded beer landscape topped 150. But here’s the crazy part — that number has doubled …
Burgers with a side of ambienceBrewski's, Bruski, Legacy, Banzai, Sunrise Deli, San Marcos Brewery, Tivoli, Balboa Bar. By Chad DealBurgers for those with exquisite tasteCraft & Commerce, Barleymash, Mastiff, Fathom, Notorious, Burger Bench, Original Tommy's. …
Fab foodstuff not to be missedPhoto by Matthew SuárezIt's a mess. A glorious mess.Azerbaijan on Adams Ave., the Buzz Burger with bacon jam, Surf Check in Shasta travel trailer, old-school Japanese in Chula Vista. — …
That Sacred Union of Beef, Bun, and Other Junk — Chad DealThe Sort of Meat You'd Expect to Find at an Upper-Tier Butcher Shop — Ambrose MartinGateway garnishes — Mary Beth AbateFootball, hamburgers, and Oreos — Ernie …
Restaurants worth treating as occasions — Where going out is still a treat. By Ian PikeIt’s not news, but it’s love — Critics have to eat even when they’re not critiquing. By Ambrose MartinCrushes evolve …
PlaceWaterfront Park1600 Pacific Highway, San DiegoCounty Administration Center Waterfront ParkIn 2014, 12 acres of former parking lots were converted into a public park facing San Diego Bay. Running both north and south of the county …
Turn it up!<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TEXASPOO666">Patrick Seibt</a>This city is brutal — Booking = Gambling. By Dryw KeltzYou could learn to be a rock star — From seminars to jazz camps to rock-n-roll schools. By Dave GoodHaydeé Jiménez …
Design this cover! Click here for details.Relevancy for the less-than-rabid — Ian PikeThe Cali-Baja art scene — Chad DealArt spaces that cultivate communities — Barbarella FokosBeyond selfie curation — Deirdre LickonaThe theater scene has rhythms …