Bianca Beale knows lots of details about the region. She owns So Diego, a tour and experience planning company operating all over the county. Her happy place is La Jolla. One of the most desirable neighborhoods in San Diego, La Jolla is rich in culture and history. Beale says both locals and visitors can benefit […]
San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
It’s that time of year again where San Diego’s Irish community celebrates in true kilt-wearing, bagpipe blaring, whiskey drinking camaraderie! San Diego St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are scattered throughout the region and there is no shortage of green beer! So whether you’re out to celebrate your heritage or just be Irish-for-the-day (we won’t tell!), get out there, do a jig and keep an eye out for a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!
Valentine’s Day, LGBT-style, in San Diego
Love is in the air and for LGBT couples looking for something romantic to do this Valentine’s Day, San Diego is THE place to cuddle close and feel the warmth – especially in Hillcrest, our fabulous uptown “gayborhood” located just a couple of miles from downtown.
Following are a few unforgettable places to wine and dine your significant other or special V-day date.
Trick or Treating in San Diego, the Grown-Up Version
As little ghosts and goblins come out to play and traipse from house to house in their sugar-fueled quest on October 31, it’s hard for the grown-ups not to feel just a little bit envious. Just because we’ve grown older doesn’t mean we have outgrown our sweet tooths (well, some of us, anyway)!
If you’re looking for a little sweet indulgence this Halloween, fear not – San Diego offers some diabolically delicious holiday treats sure to delight those too old for trick or treating.
San Diego Celebrates Margarita Day
What do you get when you mix tequila, triple sec and lime/lemon juice? Why a classic margarita of course. February 22 is National Margarita Day (NMD) and what better way to celebrate this joyous holiday then by enjoying a Cadillac Margarita under the San Diego sun!
I know San Diego is large and finding just one place to enjoy a great margarita can be difficult. To help you out, here are a few options throughout the county after the break…
Quality Social Mixes it Up for Cocktail Week
The San Diego Spirits Festival starts tomorrow and downtown’s Quality Social will be there with a booth serving Pickleback shots and tasters of their new Kitchen Cocktails. Pickleback shots may sound quirky but they’ve got an impressive pedigree. At Quality Social, they pair a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey with a shot of homemade pickle […]
From Garden to Glass at the Grant Grill
Cocktail Week rolls on toward the San Diego Spirits Festival with amazing specials on cutting-edge cocktails at some of San Diego’s most legendary bars. Certainly, the Grant Grill at the iconic US GRANT falls into that category. The 100-year old hotel has cocktail history on lock down (with prohibition era tales all its own) but […]
Coastal Cool: Ted Gibson at George’s at the Cove
Are you looking forward to this weekend’s San Diego Spirits Festival and the Ultimate Bartender Battle? Over the last few months, San Diego’s top bartenders have been battling it out for the right to represent their neighborhood in this ultimate showdown. This week, I’m sharing a couple recipes from the competitors. Today we have the […]
Mike Yen, Mixology Maestro of Avenue 5
One of the highlights of this weekend’s San Diego Spirits Festival will be the Ultimate Bartender Battle. Over the last few months, San Diego’s top bartenders have been competing in neighborhood battles for the right to represent their ‘hoods in this ultimate showdown and, this week, I’ll be sharing a few recipes from the competitors…starting […]
Cocktail Week Starts Shaking Today
This coming weekend the San Diego Spirits Festival will take over Broadway Pier to highlight the region’s craft cocktail community and the talented bartenders who are shaking up the San Diego scene. You don’t have to wait until the weekend to celebrate though. The fun actually kicks off today with Cocktail Week, during which area […]