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Fresh Food Daily at San Diego Farmers Markets

San Diego may be a laid-back town, but we take our food very seriously. With a diverse landscape and mild temperatures, San Diego County boasts ideal conditions for farming, so it’s no surprise that the county is home to more than 6,000 small and family-owned farms. These farmers provide chefs from local restaurants with access to the freshest possible ingredients, but you don’t have to pull up a seat at a restaurant to enjoy some of San Diego’s local bounty.

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Where to Grab Some Grub and Beer Before the Chargers Game

Fall is almost upon us and it begs the question: are you ready for some football? I know I am ready for Sundays and Mondays (and now Thursdays) full of excitement; cheers and jeers; and good friends accompanied with plenty of food and San Diego craft beer. Planning on heading to a Chargers or Aztec […]

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Spend A Day With the Kids on Coronado

Looking to spend a day with the kids at the beach in San Diego? With its pristine beaches, near perfect-weather, beachfront dining and plenty of sweet-treat shops, Coronado is a great and easy option.

To make your beach trip even easier, here are just a few of the things you can add to your itinerary throughout the day in Coronado.

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Foodie Friday: San Diego County Fair Food Edition

It's an annual culinary tradition like no other. Hungry participants wonder, "What unusual creation will they cook up this time? How will these food daredevils top themselves this year?" No, it's not an episode of Iron Chef, and it's definitely not the James Beard awards…it's the <strong><a title="San Diego County Fair" href="http://www.sandiego.org/event/Visitors/3134" target="_blank">San Diego County Fair</a></strong>. What crazy concoctions will you find this year? Find out after the jump.

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Trains, Grains and No Automobiles – A Green Beer Tour of San Diego

I love beer (IPAs to be exact) and it helps that I live in San Diego with over 40 amazing breweries to its name. The hard part is getting a chance to sample all of the different local brews. There is a new way in town to do just that through La Jolla Wine Tours (LJWT) who […]

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San Diego’s Burger Bonanza

San Diego is crazy for burgers. The booming chain of organic burgers, Burger Lounge, got its start right here in San Diego and Hodad’s has been a local favorite for the beef filled buns for decades. Thanks to the recent openings of Smashburger and the soon-to-open Counter Burger, it’s nearly impossible to have a bad burger anywhere in San Diego. After the break are three of San Diego’s newest, hot off the grill destinations…

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San Diego Restaurant Week – Mission Valley style

I love San Diego Restaurant Week! What better excuse do you need to meet up with friends you haven’t seen in a while and dine on some of the region’s best food at great prices? With over 150 restaurants participating in this year’s Restaurant Week, I thought I’d narrow down the choices and talk about some options in my hood – Mission Valley.

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