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Jackie Bryant

Jackie Bryant is a food and travel writer based in San Diego who is best described as a human Roomba: eating and drinking everything she bumps into. Originally from New York, her favorite things about life in her adopted city are border-hopping, practicing yoga in exceptionally beautiful locations, becoming a beer snob, and pretending to be a real hiker. Find her on Twitter and on Instagram.

Latest Posts From Jackie

Maestoso
Eat
Dec 17, 2018

San Diego’s Best New Restaurants of 2018

2018 has been an interesting year for restaurant openings in San Diego.

Shakespeare Pub & Grille
Drink
Jun 8, 2018

Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup in San Diego

After a four-year wait, it's finally time for everyone’s favorite sporting event.

biga
Eat
Feb 26, 2018

The Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego

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

lake Como, italy
Travel
Sep 26, 2017

The Beautiful Italian Lakes Americans Don't Visit Enough

Admittedly, I’m a saltwater kind of person, and a good vacation has always required an ocean beach.

rosarito mexico
Lifestyle
Sep 20, 2017

Everything You Need to Do on a Trip Down to Rosarito

For people on both sides of the border, Tijuana is Baja California’s hottest place to eat, drink, and make increasingly bad decisions.

Cafe Royale
Eat
Jul 27, 2017

The Best Restaurants for Somali Food, San Diego's Most Underrated Cuisine

Being a border town means that Mexico steals a lot of San Diego’s attention as the resident international presence.

grenada caribbean island
Travel
Jun 1, 2017

The Incredible Caribbean Island That Americans Always Overlook

“You have to see a nutmeg still in its shell,” Chris, my driver, told me.

donkey zebra in Tijuana, Mexico
Lifestyle
Apr 27, 2017

Everything You Need to Know Before Going to Tijuana

Do you like tequila, tacos, and fun?

the tiki scene in san diego
Drink
Apr 13, 2017

Why San Diego Will Always Be America's Tiki Capital

Things move at a different pace here in San Diego.

San Diego Is Doing 2017 Better Than Any of Us
Travel
Apr 11, 2017

San Diego Is Doing 2017 Better Than Any of Us

This is your year to visit San Diego.

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Zarlito's Family Restaurant
Travel
Jan 18, 2017

11 Foods and Drinks You Absolutely Have to Try When Visiting San Diego

Until recently, San Diego's most sought-after culinary offerings were, simply, whatever you could eat on a patio overlooking the Pacific.