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Lovin’ Loews Coronado Bay Resort – 20th Anniversary

Ah, to be 20 again! Loews Coronado Bay Resort celebrates its big 20th Anniversary this month with a massive giveaway promotion, “20 Days, Your Way” – 20 free room nights to use anytime, any way you wish! Imagine if you were the lucky winner. What would you do during your stay? Luckily, Loews was made for play […]

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5 to Try This Weekend

1. Little Italy FESTA: Head down to Little Italy on Sunday, October 9 for the 17th Annual Little Italy FESTA. This colorful Italian celebration features music, fine food and “Gesso Italiano,” a traditional Italian street-painting festival. 2. Taste of North Park: On Saturday, October 8 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. North Park will be […]

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Celebrate National Coffee Day in San Diego

Smooth and mild, enhanced with a dainty splash of cream. Indulgent and sweet, paired with flavorful syrups, spices and velvety whipped cream. Dark and bold, served straight up as a perfectly pulled shot of espresso crowned with a rich crema. No matter how you enjoy it, nothing satisfies quite like a piping hot cup of […]

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San Diego Restaurant Week: Fine Dines in Coronado and East County

Two of my favorite areas of San Diego are Coronado – our postcard-perfect slice of paradise just across the bridge from downtown – and East County which constantly surprises me with its cool backcountry finds. Narrowing down my favorite restaurants in each region wasn’t easy, as there’s a plethora of mouth-watering options, from French, Italian […]

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September Restaurant Week 2011 Extended

Did you want to try second restaurant or did procrastinate for too long and now can’t get a reservation for the last night of restaurant week? Well fear not, San Diego Restaurant Week has been extended for a second week running from September 25th to the 30th, 2011. Now you have no excuse. If you […]

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Restaurant Week Picks: Explore North County’s California Cuisine

The birthplace of California Cuisine may be attributed to Berkeley, but San Diego chefs are pushing the envelope of culinary innovation, fusing the freshest local ingredients with unexpected influences, and creating dishes that are as unique as the destination itself. Restaurant Week is the perfect opportunity to take in some of the freshest and most […]

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Restaurant Week Picks: (Re)discover Some San Diego Gems

Having moved back to San Diego last year, I am still exploring the San Diego culinary scene. A foodie at heart, I look forward to experiencing some San Diego dining hot spots, revisiting well-known establishments, and discovering local gems during this year’s San Diego Restaurant Week. Here are my top picks: Kensington Grill My number […]

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Restaurant Week Picks: Fabulous French Fare

Restaurant Week is great time to branch out and try something a little unexpected. San Diego may be best known for the fish taco, but why not explore the culinary landscape with a little taste of France? From downtown to North County, French delicacies aren’t hard to find in San Diego during this Restaurant Week: […]

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5 to Try This Weekend

1. San Diego Bay Fair: This thrilling event from September 16-19 features thunderboat racing, tunnel hulls, drag boats, hydroplanes, fireworks and concerts, as well as specialty vendors and food, along and on the waters of Mission Bay. 2. San Diego Restaurant Week: Restaurant Week kicks off, Sunday, September 18 and runs through September 23rd. More […]

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