Mary Beth Abate

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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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Just in time to celebrate spring, San Diego Restaurant Week begins Sunday, March 26, and continues through Sunday, April 2.

The 15 Best Meals and Deals for San Diego Restaurant Week

Thrillist Weekend Guides

Thrillist's weekly guide to everything you can do this weekend—from hot new restaurants to art exhibits to outdoor activities.

Thrillist Weekend Guides: Everything Happening This Weekend

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Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend

While women have made some progress toward equality, even holding the second-highest elected office in the land, it’s troublesome to learn that less than 25% of chefs in restaurants across the US are women.

15 Essential Women-Owned Restaurants You Should Know in San Diego

What is it about brunch that puts a smile on everyone’s face?

The Absolute Best Brunches in San Diego 

Whether you dig thick, chewy slices, wafer-thin crispiness, or something in between, San Diego’s pizza shops deliver all your favorite pies in a big way.

17 of the Best Pizza Joints in San Diego

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Lifestyle

Spring is here in San Diego, and you know what that means: The water is getting warmer, the California poppies are blooming, and best of all, it’s festival time.

17 Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Spring 

Beverage Director

Beverage Director: Find the Best Bars to Drink at in Your City

Drink

San Diego’s bars continue to amaze us with their cutting-edge variety.

Where to Grab a Drink in San Diego Right Now

Eat Seeker

Eat Seeker helps you find the best restaurants in your city. Check out our articles to help you find the best places to eat near you, now.

Eat Seeker: The Best Restaurants in Your City Right Now

San Diego may be famous for fish tacos and craft beer, but why stop there?

Everywhere You Need to Eat in San Diego Right Now

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During Black History Month, we honor the achievements of Black Americans, remember the history of the African Diaspora, and pursue racial justice and equity.

How to Celebrate Black History Month in San Diego

Balboa Park

One of the many advantages to living in San Diego is the unlimited number of fun, spontaneous things to do.

Best Free Things to Do in San Diego

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As if our perfect weather, miles of gorgeous beaches, world-famous craft beer scene, and ever-evolving culinary landscape wasn’t enough, San Diego County boasts nearly 100 museums, ranging from musical endeavors and artistic creations to preserving the culture of Indigenous communities and documenting our long maritime history.

The Best Museums in San Diego Right Now

All-Time Greats

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All Time Greats: Must-Try Dishes & Restaurants for Your Bucket List

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It’s a new year in San Diego and we’re looking forward to enjoying the best our city has to offer, from our perfect weather, gorgeous beaches and access to some of the freshest seafood, fruits, and vegetables in the country.

Latest Posts From Mary

The 15 Best Meals and Deals for San Diego Restaurant Week

From diner favorites to upscale steakhouses, vegetarian restaurants, and more, here are the best San Diego Restaurant Week deals.

Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend

Wine tastings, San Diego Restaurant Week, and more things to do in SD this weekend.

15 Essential Women-Owned Restaurants You Should Know in San Diego

Support the women shaking up San Diego’s restaurant scene.

The Absolute Best Brunches in San Diego

Satisfy your cravings for benedicts, waffles, and mimosas at the best brunch spots in San Diego.

17 of the Best Pizza Joints in San Diego

From NY-style to Chicago deep dish and more, you’re sure to find a pizza to suit your mood in America’s Finest City.

17 Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Spring

Celebrate spring with wine tastings, film festivals, tacos by the bay, and more.

Where to Grab a Drink in San Diego Right Now

San Diego’s best bars include botanical delights, jungle hideouts, secret speakeasies, and more.

Everywhere You Need to Eat in San Diego Right Now

Worthwhile restaurant openings in San Diego include upscale NOLA cuisine in Oceanside, Latin-Asian fusion in the Gaslamp Quarter, and more.

How to Celebrate Black History Month in San Diego

Supporting our Black community during Black History Month in San Diego and beyond.

Best Free Things to Do in San Diego

From free concerts to swimming with sharks, you don’t have to spend a lot to have fun in San Diego

The Best Museums in San Diego Right Now

From the numerous options in Balboa Park to the newly opened WNDR Museum, here’s where to get your culture fix in America’s Finest City.

15 Quintessential Food and Dining Experiences in San Diego

Add craft cocktails, fresh oysters, carne asada fries and more to your food bucket list in America’s Finest City.