Darlene Horn

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

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Whether you favor pretty lattice tops with bubbles of fruit peeking from below, or flaky exteriors that reveal slow-roasted, savory chicken alongside a medley of vegetables, pies are a classic comfort food, especially around the holidays.

The Best Pie Shops in San Diego 

Drink

San Diegans love coffee almost as much as they love craft beer, so it’s no surprise that new shops are popping up throughout the county, with more new roasters and cafes than ever competing to deliver your caffeine jolt.

14 of the Best Coffee Shops in San Diego

If you're craving fish tacos, there’s no shortage of places offering their own takes around San Diego.

Where to Find the Best Fish Tacos in San Diego

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

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Whether you’re a bonafide local or out-of-town visitor, there’s much more to San Diego than meets the eye.

10 San Diego Suburbs for Your Next Weekend Road Trip

At their most basic, donuts are a sweet, mid-morning snack that are best paired with a hot cup of coffee.

The 13 Best Donut Shops in San Diego

Let’s be real: We love ramen 365 days a year, but there’s something about a bowl of chewy noodles in slow-cooked, umami-rich broth that tastes even better when it’s chilly out.

13 Essential Ramen Shops in San Diego to Warm You Up This Winter

October is Filipino Heritage Month and while the month is closing fast, there’s still time to celebrate.

Latest Posts From Darlene

The Best Pie Shops in San Diego

San Diego’s best bakeries and pie shops are ready to satisfy all of your sweet cravings, from classic apple and pumpkin pie to savory options and more.

14 of the Best Coffee Shops in San Diego

Whether you’re looking for a chill place to work, top-notch craft coffee, or unique offerings like Turkish sand brew, these shops have your caffeine fix covered.

Where to Find the Best Fish Tacos in San Diego

From cheap eats to fancified fillings, San Diego has your fish taco cravings covered.

10 San Diego Suburbs for Your Next Weekend Road Trip

Head to the ‘burbs to enjoy enclaves for Indian and Filipino food, sea caves, desert adventures, and more.

The 13 Best Donut Shops in San Diego

From classic crullers to cronuts and specialty rings.

13 Essential Ramen Shops in San Diego to Warm You Up This Winter

From traditional tonkotsu to inventive takes on this Japanese comfort food staple.

13 Essential Filipino Restaurants You Need to Know in San Diego

The cuisine is so much more than lumpia and pancit.