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Steaking a Claim at the La Jolla Strip Club

One of the better dining experiences I’ve had in some time came Wednesday night in a most unexpected fashion — while searching for a place to watch the San Diego State-BYU basketball game. After spending the day at Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open, I joined a couple friends at the La Jolla Hilton […]

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Tiger is the Talk of Torrey Pines

The last time Tiger Woods walked the grounds of the Torrey Pines Golf Course was during his 2008 U.S. Open playoff victory. It was just Woods, Rocco Mediate and about 30,000 fans who made the surroundings seem more like a rock concert than a golf tournament. Woods returned Wednesday morning — and so did the […]

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Pop Goes the Meal

Pop up restaurants are here today and gone tomorrow. That’s because these eateries are designed for a limited run that allows chefs to flex their creative muscles and push the culinary envelope. Did you see last week’s ‘restaurant wars’ episode of Top Chef All Stars?  The cheftestants were challenged to create a pop-up restaurant and the […]

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5 to Try: Hot Highway 94 Finds

The Big Apple recently took a bite out of San Diego’s East County in an in-depth New York Post travel article, “Good times in San Diego.” Though they didn’t get to sample Julian’s famous apple pies (Big Apple & apple pies – how almost apropos), the travel editor DID get a taste of some lesser-known, […]

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Practice Makes Perfect Day at Torrey Pines

Ben Crane, defending champion of the Farmers Insurance Open, was seemingly everywhere Tuesday at Torrey Pines. Crane joined many of his peers in the morning on the driving range, then he stroked a few putts on the practice green before heading out at noon for a few practice holes on the South Course. Later, Crane made his […]

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The Users Guide to Valentine’s Day

Happen to be in the “anti-Valentine’s Day” mindset this year? Looking to impress your new special someone? Want to spice things up and really wow your love? Then check out these Valentine’s Day restaurant recommendations!  The Top Spots for Singles, Couples and New Relationships  Singles: Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza What better way to spend the holiday […]

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Torrey Pines Tees It Up

Monday is always very casual the week of the Farmers Insurance Open at the Torrey Pines Golf Course as final preparations are made for the PGA event. Last-minute touches on the tee boxes, firming up the fairways and grooming the greens is done by the grounds crew. Sponsor booths, souvenir and refreshment stands are loaded […]

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It’s a Whale of a Time

Every year from December through March, visitors to San Diego have an opportunity to watch the gray whales migrate from Alaska to Baja. One of the most unique ways to see these magnificent creatures is by kayak. Kayak you ask? Yes! OEX Dive & Kayak in La Jolla offers whale watching kayak tours from La […]

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5 to Try: Beer+Food = Beerfood

If you haven’t heard, San Diego brewers are pretty much kicking Heineken these days in the craft beer scene as they continue to pump out award-winning brews and take home coveted titles like “World’s Best.” Our beer is so tasty, that local restaurants and brewpubs have joined in on the fun and are rounding out […]

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