San Diego

Erick Castro Is Living His Dream, One Perfectly Made Cocktail At A Time

Meet the man behind San Diego's Polite Provisions
May 10, 2013 1:01 pm

Erick Castro is a bartender’s bartender. After a career working at many of San Francisco's great cocktail bars, he has opened a new bar in sunny San Diego called Polite Provisions, part cocktail bar and part old-fashioned pharmacy counter, complete with egg creams. Instead of telling you what Erick is doing, I thought I would let him do that himself. I bellied up to his new spot and asked him some questions.

Top 10 Hotels in San Diego

Where to go for nightlife, golf, beaches and more
Feb 28, 2012 4:01 pm
Grand Del Mar

If it’s nightlife you’re after, you’ll probably want to check into the Palomar or The U.S. Grant. If it’s golf that’s luring you here, you’ll do very well at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, The Grand Del Mar or Rancho Bernardo Inn. If it’s the beach or perhaps a daily two-hour massage that’s calling your name, several of these resorts should do. Here’s where to stay right now in San Diego.

Photo Gallery: Top 10 Hotels in San Diego

Where to stay in San Diego
Feb 28, 2012 4:01 pm
La Valencia Lobby

Scenes from the Top 10 Hotels in San Diego. Warning: If it's cold where you live, you will become insanely jealous after looking at these photos.

Photos: Top 10 Hot Spots In San Diego

A sunny SoCal outpost becomes a dining destination
Feb 8, 2012 1:01 pm

San Diego? Yup. Check out these photos from the suddenly burgeoning dining scene.

Top 10 Hot Spots In (Sunny) San Diego

Surprise! LA's sleepy cousin is making moves
Feb 8, 2012 1:01 pm

San Diego’s time is now! Literally. While it’s freezing everywhere else, it’s currently sunny and 70 degrees in San Diego. But it’s not just the weather that’s hot. The food scene down here — from downtown all the way up through La Jolla and into Del Mar — is on fire. These are the places and chefs you need to know:

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Wavves Likes Special Rice Krispies Treats

Nathan Williams on SoCal burritos, sandwich artists
Sep 27, 2011 2:01 pm

Touring musicians have a great gig. Rock and roll! It’s doubly great when they’re interested in exploring the international culinary world. We do realize some bands subsist solely on Taco Bell and Coke Zero. Shame on them! There’s Hatch chile to sample in New Mexico. Pappy Van Winkle in Kentucky.

A Fish Taco Find on the East Coast

There’s some fishy business on the edge of Queens
Jul 21, 2011 5:01 pm
Fish Tacos

In America’s culinary landscape, San Diego stands apart for its fish taco, a beach-friendly feast that’s more magical than a dolphin leaping over a sunset: a chunk of fried or grilled fish cocooned by warm tortillas, crowned with crunchy shredded cabbage, luscious cream sauce and perhaps a sprinkle of...

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