San Diego

pesto baked feta at Old Venice restaurant in San Diego

Old Venice Restaurant (Point Loma)

03/22/2017 - 7:17pm

When a friend visits from out of town, what better way to catch up than over a meal at a new restaurant? It was SDRW and I stumbled upon Old Venice Restaurant, one of the stops from last year's...

Fish and Chips at Sea180 Coastal Tavern

Sea180 Coastal Tavern

03/16/2017 - 10:10am

We've been dining at Cohn restaurants for years now (happy birthday babe!) and finally made it out to Sea180° Coastal Tavern. There's one main reason for the tardiness... it's a 40+ minute drive...

mimosas are only one dollar for brunch at Dunedin North Park

Dunedin North Park

03/07/2017 - 7:02pm

I'm always telling myself that we need to brunch more. Hectic work week leads to sleeping later on weekends (especially for this night owl) but admittedly, good food is worth getting out of bed...

samples at Trade Winds Tavern gastropub in Convoy

Trade Winds Tavern

03/03/2017 - 9:36pm

I first found Trade Winds Tavern after my coworkers set up an impromptu happy hour there. We were lured in by the $3 craft beer special throughout the month of February! My existing go-to for...

San Diego Burger Week 2017

San Diego Burger Week 2017 is February 24 - March 4

02/24/2017 - 3:40pm

Are you ready for some burger specials? SDCityBeat once again is running their San Diego Burger Week promotion! This year the burgers are $6 with add-on options of fries or beers for a little more...

drinks at Tin Roof in downtown San Diego

Mardi Gras Dinner Package 2017 + Tin Roof preview

02/22/2017 - 12:28pm

The big downtown Mardi Gras block party returns on Tuesday February 28, 2017! Grab a bite & pregame your night while ALSO getting a discounted Mardi Gras ticket with our...

coconut salmon at Crudo by Pascal Lorange

Crudo by Pascal Lorange

02/13/2017 - 11:18pm

Crudo by Pascal Lorange found its way to the top of my list for San Diego Restaurant Week. I have higher expectations when a restaurant brands itself with a chef, especially if their name appears...

hangover burger at Oscar Wilde in San Diego

Oscar Wilde Irish Pub

01/30/2017 - 6:52pm

I remember seeing Oscar Wilde Irish Pub on the San Diego Burger Week 2016 list. We didn't quite make it then (it was closed the night we were nearby) but dropped by a couple of months later. I had...

traditional bruschetta at The Haven Pizzeria in San Diego

The Haven Pizzeria

01/24/2017 - 6:59pm

The Haven Pizzeria is located right off the 15 freeway in the Kensington area. When I got the invitation to try out the restaurant, I realized we had sampled them during Taste of Adams Avenue in...

escargot at Parc Bistro Brasserie

Parc Bistro Brasserie - San Diego Restaurant Week preview

01/16/2017 - 11:44am

Lately in San Diego, it's been raining a bit. This kind of weather temps me to morph into my homebody self, safe and dry from the rain, but a little drizzle couldn't stop us from a San Diego...

smoked turkey breast sandwich at Barrel Republic in Carlsbad

Barrel Republic (Carlsbad)

01/11/2017 - 11:31pm

Our last dining out in 2016 turned out to be quite fun AND satisfying. I've already been experimenting with beer over the past year but this time I could be my own bartender.

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chirashi bowl at Azuki Sushi in San Diego

Azuki Sushi

01/05/2017 - 4:19pm

These days, we no longer count candles but instead just enjoy the company of friends, such as this surprise birthday meal at Azuki Sushi in Banker's Hill. Since the restaurant...