Erin Jackson

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Drink

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.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

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

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When it comes to Italy, San Diego has a surprisingly deep connection.

The Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego

BNR 2017

Bar Bodega

2017 was a banner year for the San Diego food scene.

San Diego's Best New Restaurants of 2017

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Lifestyle

Fall has arrived in San Diego, which means the tourists are gone and it's time to celebrate the subtle change in weather by drinking spicy beer, gorging on discount restaurant meals, and (finally) wearing layers for a change.

Your Essential Checklist for a Real San Diego Fall

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day according to everyone's mom.

The Best Breakfast Spots in San Diego

Chris Brake

Events

Springtime has arrived in San Diego, bringing with it a full slate of fun activities and adventures, including several taco-centric festivals, a unique opportunity to sample the city's best home-brewed beer, and a Harry Potter-themed burlesque show.

Everything You Absolutely Must Do in San Diego This Spring

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At long last, Moto Deli is open for business in Encinitas.

Moto Deli Has Our Favorite New Sandwiches in San Diego. Feast on These 5 Immediately.

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Where good eats are concerned, 2017 is already showing serious promise.

San Diego's Most Anticipated New Restaurants of 2017

Chef of the Year 2016

Chefs of the Year 2016

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This was a strong year for the San Diego dining scene, especially as far as talent goes.

Meet Thrillist San Diego's Best Chefs of 2016

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The recent opening of Pop Pie Co. is excellent news for the pie-starved populace of San Diego, whose options were previously few (and far-flung).

Everything You Need to Know About SD's Super-Hyped Pie Shop

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Just when you thought Little Italy couldn’t possibly get any hotter comes False Idol, the new tiki bar hidden within Craft & Commerce, which itself just reopened after a multi-million dollar top-to-bottom renovation.

Get Your Butt Over to False Idol, San Diego's First Hidden, Immersive Tiki Bar

Halcyon East Village 

Lattes and cappuccinos will always be delicious, but if you’re looking to try something new, the best thing to do is ask a barista what they’re drinking.