Fitting for a coastal city facing the Hawaiian Islands, San Diego is embracing a little aloha on May 29. It's the fourth annual I Love Poke Festival, an outdoor tasting event honoring Hawaii and its popular seafood dish...

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The advent of summer brings a fresh batch of activities to fill longer days and slower paces. When you’re not actively seeking some beach time, we recommend cooling off at these San Diego museums parties. Embrace art and stimulate the senses (with a cocktail in hand) at an adult-only soiree.

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First Tupac, now Eazy-E and Ol' Dirty Bastard: The list of dead hip-hop stars being resurrected in hologram form is expanding. You may recall that Tupac Shakur, who was shot to death in 1996, appeared in hologram form at the 2012...

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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, which opened Wednesday in Point Loma’s Liberty Station, is a mammoth place capable of seating 700 patrons. Next door, Sushi Mura can handle 46. The Japanese restaurant’s owner, Jin Jo, is facing a business version of David vs. Goliath...

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Your weekly San Diego entertainment report. Best bets for concerts, parties and events from Chris Cantore and Michelle Guerin. Check out North Park Festival of the Arts, Sicilian Festival in Little Italy, and Warehouse 1425...

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Afrojack, Sean Kingston, Axwell, Gareth Emery & more big acts are San Diego-bound for Memorial Day weekend. Kick off the holiday weekend Thursday night at FLUXX. Swedish DJ Otto Knows crashed the electronic music scene back in 2010 with his hit remix of “Hide and Seek” by Imogen Heap...

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Rhythmic ocean waves and gorgeous sunset views always top the list for dream destination vacationing. And when it comes to San Diego hotels, the closer to the beach, the better. From the neo-modernist Tower 23 in Pacific Beach...

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Eat.Drink.Read., A Culinary Event for Literacy returns to the NTC Promenade on Wednesday, May 22. Beyond creating masterpieces to eat inspired by masterpieces to read, the event supports the San Diego Council of Literacy and their ongoing efforts to promote education in our community.

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It’s every crazy dog lady’s dilemma. We are in desperate need of a glass of wine, or five, after a long day at work, but can’t stand to leave our precious pup behind at home. Tonight, the W launches Paws on the Patio...

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On Saturday, May 18, they’re introducing “All Rights Reserved,” an in-depth look at copyright infringement in the music industry. The open dialogue and lively discussion with San Diego’s top beat-makers will fire up at 8 p.m.

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In celebration of Daft Punk’s new album, El Dorado is hosting a listening party. Get off your lap top, put the head phones down, and listen to the fresh tracks with friends on Tuesday, May 21. The El Dorado team is bringing in three San Diego DJs to spin Random Access Memories...

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Last year, over 850 crawlers participated in the madness. This time around, the crawl pumps up the crazy. Here’s the drill: On Saturday, May 25, the party will kick off at 2 p.m. at House of Blues San Diego. Rock Band Karaoke is the name of the game at this spot, wherein 15 kind of, sort of tale...

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The Sicilian Festival turns 20 this year and to celebrate, there will be a performance by Sicilian American tenors Aaron Caruso, Elio Scaccio and Sam Vitale. You’ll also be able to experience everything from grape-stomping and folk dancing to opera music and even a pasta-eating contest...

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Add this to your summer to-do list: Oyster-bar hopping. With the warm nights ahead, San Diego needs sea meat as cold as surf mist, and oysters are our beach town's communion. These briny bivalves are plentiful right now...

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Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar might not be the first place you look for beach-ready looks, but on Wednesday, May 22, you’ll want to give it a second glance. They’re bringing back their “Kick Off to Summer” Bikini Fashion Show held in the restaurant from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., previewing bikini f...

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Pigment is prepping for a major move… two doors down. While the location change isn’t enough to pull up Google Maps, it is an overwhelming, head-spinning improvement. The interior square footage will be more than doubled, further developing the popular Plant Lab concept with a focus on the DIY t...

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Miley Cyrus and Manti Te’o’s fake girlfriend go head to head on Maxim’s Hot 100 list. A local rock star was arrested for involvement in a murder plot. Tan Mom releases a new pop song. Zach Galifanakis and Bradley Cooper compete in a Jennifer Aniston look-a-like contest. And we break down the bes...

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After the Friday night concert, members of English-Irish boy band The Wanted were spotted downtown at Quality Social. According to our sources, Max George, Nathan Sykes, Tom Parker, Jay McGuiness and Siva Kaneswaran were rolling deep with a crew of 14 people when they grabbed a few tables at Q.S...

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It’s hard to deny that San Diego lifestyle is codependent on quality swimwear. Surfers, beach-frolickers and pool party revelers won’t get far without their stylish suit. Find yours at these San Diego’s swimwear boutiques.

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If you’ve caught yourself ogling at Point Loma and Ocean Beach locals lately, you can thank Christine Diaz. She’s been getting those beach bums into shape with the opening of the area’s newest Pilates studio, Die-Hard Pilates...

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Now it’s your chance to choose the grand prize winner and runner up. On Thursday, May 16, MCASD Downtown will host the 25 and Under Art Contest showcase event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Here, the 25 under 25 will be on display, and the public can cast their votes for their favorite piece. Four winner...

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May. That sweet, sweet spot between spring and summer. San Diego is in full bloom, and hibernation is no longer an option. From Devendra Banhart to Bloc Party, Ne-Yo and Skrillex, it’s a month in music you won’t want to miss. Read on to hear more.

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Your weekly San Diego entertainment report. Best bets for concerts, parties and events from Chris Cantore and Michelle Guerin. Top picks include Gator by the Bay, 933's Summer Kickoff Concert, Skylar Grey live at Bassmnt, The Goods artisan festival at Orfila...

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Avalon Hollywood, a hot spot for live Electronic Dance Music (EDM) in Los Angeles, may be opening a second location at the site of downtown’s now vacant 4th & B. California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control records show that Los Angeles nightclub owner...

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Hype man and restaurateur Jay Porter says his new Hubcap eatery will have the most addictive grass-fed burger in the region. You hear that, burger dealers? The spatula-gauntlet he just threw down?

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Out in Pacific Beach, locals sprawl out anywhere there’s a sliver of sand and stay until the sun goes down. The big blue ocean is the main attraction here, but PB-lifestyle pros know that you don’t get the impeccable beach days without the sun-drenched food. In celebration of all that glorified ...

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So your mama likes to shake her groove thing? Well skip the breakfast in bed and take her straight to Gator by the Bay this weekend. From May 10 to May 12, the 12th annual Gator by the Bay Festival will return to Spanish Landing Park for three packed days of Cajun flavor, culture and cuisine.

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Ladies and gentlemen, can I please have your attention? I've just been handed an urgent and horrifying news story. And I need all of you to stop what you're doing and listen. Cannonball! No but seriously...

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The Wellington Steak & Martini Lounge -- which at its core is so Gatsby with crystal chandeliers glowing dimly in intimate, speakeasy-style ways -- will host a Great Gatsby-themed dinner on Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9.

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Every woman wants a day at the spa. It’s that simple. San Diego spas are offering seasonal packages, discount treatments and Mother’s Day specials for the month of May. Spring cleaning just got way more interesting...

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What do you give the mom who is constantly giving back? We’ve got your guide to items that will spread the love, from local shops to brand-name designers. Brighten mom’s current state of décor with this piece of living art. Plants simply attach into the coconut fiber mesh and hang vertically aga...

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This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 12. Families big and small will spoil mom with lavish fine dining and extensive buffet spreads. Mind your manners and make your reservations early for Mother’s Day brunch in San Diego.

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Cinco de Mayo is Sunday, so you know what to expect: tacos by the ton and Corona by the gallon. Yawn. A craft beer revolución is rocking Baja California, but you wouldn’t know that in San Diego, where local Mexican restaurants pour the same old ho-hum imports...

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Never let it be said that Prince doesn’t have a paradoxical sense of humor. Four years ago, he emphatically declared: “The Internet’s completely over. I don’t see why I should give my new music to iTunes or anyone else...

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Rob Kardashian is being sued by the paparazzi. Lindsay Lohan is MIA from rehab, once again. Lil Wayne was back in the hospital for another seizure. Martha Stewart is looking for love on Match.com. And we pay our respects to Chris ‘Mac Daddy’ Kelly. Plus, did you hear that “Anchorman 2” is holdin...

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However you choose to honor the day is up to you, but we have our own recommendations. Grab some Don Julio to keep you company, maracas for ultimate noise-making and a big ol’ sombrero for statement-making fashion. Okay fine, add a mustache too.

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Cheers to the freakin' weekend! Chris Cantore and Michelle Guerin talk Prince, Method Man, Kaskade, Cinco de Mayo and more things to do in San Diego this weekend. Watch and learn...

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Method Man and Redman are bringing ‘Da Rockwilder’ to Stingaree with a live in-club performance this Friday, May 3. It’s the five year anniversary party for TK Productions, a nightlife promotion force in San Diego with weekly events lining the scene from Gaslamp to Pacific Beach and back...

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Completely clueless when it comes to what to gift mom this Mother’s Day? Skip the mall purchases or the same ol’ bouquet and chocolates routine. Treat your mama to a day spent at Orfila Vineyards & Winery, where 20 local artists and vendors will roll out their unique offerings for The Goods: An ...

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Will history repeat for Jessica Sanchez? Last year, the diminutive young singer with the very big voice rose from obscurity to earn second-place honors on “American Idol.” The Chula Vista native became, at least for one TV season, a new American sweetheart...

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Six of San Diego’s top breweries will match up to see who makes the hoppiest and happiest IPA in town. The beers will be scored by both seasoned professionals and by you, the public. At the end of the evening, a Critic’s Choice and People’s Choice IPA will be awarded.

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Ballast Point is expecting a new generation of "babies." The brewery just leased a 9,000 square foot building in Little Italy for a new experimental facility. When it opens at 2215 India St. later this year, this will be the Point's third brewing...

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Once you make your way to Block No. 16 on Friday, May 10, you’ll start to feel something simmering. If you get weak-in-the-knees for men in uniform, you may just break into a sweat. That’s because a lineup of local servicemen and other heartthrobs will be up for grabs, literally. The Love a Hero...

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Previewing summer pool party season in San Diego, from Intervention at the Hard Rock Hotel, to Fortune’s series at Ivy Rooftop and details on the new Saturday day club at Harrah’s Rincon...

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Chef Maneet Chauhan’s international innovations will make their trek to San Diego. On May 1, Grant Grill invites the Food Network star to whip up a three-course menu paired with wine. The dinner affair will even include a cocktail from in-house mixologist Jeff Josenhans. All guests head home wit...

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What wasn’t working for Sora? The 7-month-old, Italian-Japanese restaurant downtown closed last Saturday, so we had to ask. “Our concept wasn’t fitting great with our community, it was a little bit of a high-end concept”...

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You know summer is close when the party scene heats up. Rap royalty, fresh hip hop faces and a brand new EDM nightclub. Don't miss these five parties, including Method Man and Redman live at Stingaree...

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If you’re on the prowl for a new morning spot to introduce your Bloody Mary to a batch of sunshine, or just in dire need of hangover-recovery from last night’s escapades, pull up a seat. Join the weekend crew that feasts mid-afternoon with no shame – these hot San Diego restaurants are now offer...

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In honor of the Kentucky Derby, barleymash presents the San Diego Derby Party taking place on Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ladies, don your finest floral dress and gentlemen, snag that dapper derby suit for the party of the season. And this bash starts early, with a glamorous bluegrass...

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Rob Garza returns to San Diego Saturday with a groovy solo project. One half of the innovative electronic duo Thievery Corporation, Garza now brings us a new DJ sound influenced by the deep house, nu disco club movement...

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On Monday, April 22, hundreds of locals took part in the Boston Strong San Diego run. De Anza Cove filled with running shoes laced up to commemorate the tragedy that took place at the Boston Marathon just a week prior. For those inspired by the Boston events to join the legion of runners showing...

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How fitting is it that at this year’s Stagecoach country music mega-festival, some of the most exciting bands on the lineup are playing second fiddle? Unlike Stagecoach 2012 when top billing was reserved for Nashville’s superstar elite — Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Brad Pais...

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The "Jersey Shore" starlet brings her bronze ambition to Stingaree this Saturday. We talked to Jwoww about her Gaslamp party plans, new swimwear collection and tips for how to get the perfect tan this summer in San Diego...

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Did San Diego just declare Thursday, April 25 an unofficial wine day? Three vino affairs are taking place at three local hotspots on one night. Choose carefully – this weeknight party will leave you hoping for an official stay-home-and-sleep day by Friday.

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Alice In Chains, Jane's Addiction, Coheed & Cambria, and Circa Survive top the bill for the fourth annual Rockstar Energy Uproar Festival tour, which includes a Sept. 14 stop at Sleep Train Amphitheatre...

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The forecast for this weekend is Jersey Shore sass. Jenni “Jwoww” Farley is San Diego-bound to host a spring beauty event presented by iTAN Sun Spray Spa. Jwoww will assist the search as this year’s guest celebrity judge...

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The pièce de résistance at Art Alive is always the rotunda display. Over the years, the San Diego Museum of Art event in which designers use flowers to interpret various museum pieces has displayed everything from simple hydrangeas along the stairwell to elaborate floral installations complete w...

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What makes an Alpha Warrior? An obstacle-obsessed, knows-no-limits kind of athlete. The Alpha Warrior course is not measured in miles or distance, and there’s no mud to be found here. The challenges will all be physically-taxing, and require a serious mental readiness.

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John C. Reilly is such an ardent fan of Adams Avenue Unplugged that the annual festival should invite this Academy Award-nominated actor and Grammy-nominated musician to be its Hollywood-based spokesman. The city of San Diego might do well to do the same...

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The tom yum soups, grilled chicken satays and spicy wide noodles get all the attention at Saffron. But look, over there by the front door of the casual 26-year-old Thai restaurant. There’s a quiet picture of Saffron’s chef-owner, the affable Su-Mei Yu. By her side is Julia Child...

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The family that shouts together, stays together. At least, that’s the way it goes at The Shout! House. For the first time in its singing, drinking, dirty joke-telling nine-year history, The Shout! House will be welcoming in little ones under the age of 21. That’s right – they’re putting away the...

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Over the years, April 20 has become known as the unofficial holiday for cannabis culture. National Weed Day, if you will. If you choose to observe 4/20 at 4:20 p.m. this year, here are some events and concerts happening around town...

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For extra brownie points, get the celebrations started early during Mom’s Nite Out, an annual national event that will take place at San Diego’s Fashion Valley Mall on Thursday, May 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sure, a new vacuum cleaner is great, but what mom could really use is a night out on the t...

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San Diego party people, get ready to descend into Bassmnt, a new underground nightclub opening doors in the Gaslamp Quarter on Saturday, May 4. In the space formerly occupied by Belo...

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The luxury hotel has rolled out L’Party Planners, experienced professionals who are equipped and ready to work side-by-side with guests on party planning needs, from décor to photography and everything in between.

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In this edition of Nightlife News, two hotspots launch Thursday series, Maryjane’s celebrates 420, Intervention Sundays return and Miss iTAN gets bronzed and beautiful. Plus, we recap some of the sizzling special guests at San Diego nightclubs over the past few weeks.

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Hussey’s reputation is every single-lady’s dream. In fact, he’s helped over 4 million of them learn how to find, attract and keep their ideal guy through his live seminars and online videos. Now, San Diegans will have their chance to learn from the expert as Hussey brings his “Get the Guy” semin...

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Reggae Sundays will bring in live music alongside a few new island-inspired dishes. This Sunday, April 21, Hawaii’s own Irie Love will perform sine good sensations as guests dine from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Next week, on Sunday, April 28, Burlap will host another reggae brunch featuring art by renown...

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Your San Diego entertainment report. Chris Cantore and Michelle Guerin talk concerts, parties and events for the weekend. Top picks include Intervention with Cazzette at the Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego Earth Fair at Balboa Park...

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On Thursday, April 25, Murder at the Masquerade will stage a show at Syrah, the first-ever mystery affair to ever take place in the underground wine lounge. Guests are invited to order a bottle of Syrah’s best vino, snag a cheese platter, and immerse themselves in a murder escapade that start pr...

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Just because you can't make it to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival this weekend and next, it doesn't mean you have to miss out on some good concerts. A handful of buzzy bands will be making stops in San Diego before, during and after the festival...

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This year’s event — which attracts more than 60,000 people and bills itself as the “world’s largest annual environmental fair” — continues to bring innovative ideas, hundreds of vendors, vegetarian food and plenty of traffic to Balboa Park.

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With a heavy wind advisory in effect, Coachella turned into "Blowchella" early Sunday evening, with vertical hair, itchy eyes and women shivering in their bikinis being three of the most visible results.

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Canadian new wavers Metric ushered in the early evening’s Coachella lineup on the Main Stage in front of a growing crowd that is sure to fill up completely by the time headliners hit the stage. Fronted by the sometimes snarling but always bouncing Emily Haines, the band ripped through a fully st...

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Starting Sunday afternoon, intense winds began whipping across Indio's Empire Polo Ground, which has hosted this marathon festival since its inception in 1999 and, since 2007, the annual Stagecoach country music festival...

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New Order was only a few numbers into its Saturday night co-headlining set at Coachella when singer-guitarist Bernard Sumner turned, tripped over a cord and fell backwards. He arose, unhurt, but clearly annoyed. That his fall came as he was performing the song "Regret" provided a touch of uninte...

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For the thousands of festivalgoers who also stay onsite in one of the many camping options available at Coachella, the night is just mostly over.

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In the late afternoon Sunday, with a light breeze cooling the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to an easily tolerable 90 degrees, New Jersey rockers the Gaslight Anthem breezed through its set in front of a healthy Main Stage crowd.

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You don’t have to love avocados to enjoy Fallbrook’s Avocado Festival, but it helps. The 27th annual event features some pretty unconventional ways to eat the fruit: avocado fudge, avocado gelato, avocado tamales, avocado cookies and the brand new avocado latte...

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Croce’s restaurant, which ventured into the Gaslamp Quarter nearly 30 years ago, will be gone by the end of the year because of a lease dispute. Despite negotiations that have gone on for more than two years...

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Your San Diego entertainment report. Chris Cantore and Michelle Guerin talk concerts, parties and events for the weekend. Top picks include A$AP Rocky at FLUXX on Thursday, the Ultimate Cookout at PETCO Park and...

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Edible QR codes are the newest push in sustainability to roll out of Harney Sushi. Forget the wasabi. The new topping to grace your fish is a tiny piece of rice paper with a QR code printed in safe-to-ingest ink.

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So you have your Coachella outfits perfectly planned and a roster full of parties to attend at this (or next) weekend's Coachella. But what do you do if someone asks you about the actual music? Don't panic. We're here to help. Here's a guide to some noteworthy bands you should know. Whether you ...

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Decisions, decisions! What band or solo artist to see, and which ones to miss? That's the challenge for music fans attending Coachella 2013 this weekend and next. Actually, it's the challenge every year at the Indio music marathon...

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In an effort to spotlight the clothing in the History Center, as well as local talent, the History Center is bringing back a spring edition of Fashion Redux! The finale party – where a top designer will be announced – takes place on April 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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On weekends in Cardiff, beach-strollers can hear a mix of music escaping the doors of Tower13. That’s because besides the food and drinks they serve, Cardiff Beach Bar at Tower13 is known to put on a consistent lineup of local talent. It’s the spot where ocean views and live music meet to height...

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A dress worn by Amy Winehouse, hand-written lyrics to “Help” from John Lennon and a 1967 Gibson SG Custom from Jimi Hendrix – these late artists will live on through their artifacts featured in the “Gone Too Soon” collection of the Treasures of the Hard Rock exhibit. This showcase is headed to H...

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Serious athletes and aspiring track stars, check out a new race series making its San Diego debut next month. It’s the Re:Run, a 5K and 10K road race followed by a legit track meet (Olympians included!). Re:Run hits San Diego on Sunday, May 5, reviving the race history of Balboa Stadium downtown...

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Will Comic-Con fans go for Adam Ant? That seems to be the hope, if not the game plan. The once-swashbuckling English New Wave singer, whose pirate-inspired stage persona in the 1980s often made him seem like a real-life cartoon, will kick off his 2013 U.S. concert tour with a July 17 show at dow...

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You gotta fight for your right to party. And at Coachella, you also have to fight extreme weather conditions, hoards of hyped-up crowds and poor cell phone service just to see you favorite bands live. Here are 15 tips to help you survive.

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If three days and nights of stage-hopping at Coachella aren't enough to satiate your party appetite, another scene exists outside the festival gates. Here are the hottest 2013 Coachella parties...

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Once you secure season tickets, educate yourself on East Village lifestyle. Our favorite Padres bars include the new Blind Burro, BASIC, Neighborhood, Tavern & Bowl, Bootlegger, Bub’s at the Park and more...

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The show that makes workplace angst look excitingly attractive, Mad Men, had its season-six opener on Sunday. Unbottling your appreciation for the show's cocktail culture is easy. Just get to a local lounge/restaurant and ask for these...

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It’s a winning combination for the family who loves their popchips, as well as encountering oceanic wildlife. Here’s how it works: Through the month of April, head to your local CVS and purchase two bags of the new Katy’s kettle corn popchips. In return, you’ll receive $15 in savings online on a...

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MOSAIC was built to go beyond the yoga mat, training locals how to live healthfully in all aspects of their lives. To fit their massive ideas in one space, they needed a bigger location. You’re invited to discover the newest MOSAIC facility, the “You Are Here – Golden Hill” building, located at ...

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In a few days, festival-goers will invade the desert landscape, running free like wild spirits in the wind. Whimsical floral headbands are the ultimate Coachella accessory. Learn how to make a flower fascinator now...

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Can’t wait for the 29th annual Mission Federal ArtWalk taking place at the end of the month? Over at Aventine, you can catch an early preview of some of the featured artists with a new monthly series dubbed Art a la Carte...

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Breaking down the hottest celebrity headlines of the week. Lindsay Lohan might be pregnant, and guess who got a tattoo of Ryan Gosling. Plus, we have new music from Snoop Lion and Miley Cyrus...

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San Diego’s getting sweeter on the daily. So much for early-summer diets. When it’s time to indulge, there are a few new spots on our radar. The highly-anticipated Donut Bar is up and running in the downtown Financial District...

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You don’t have to make it to Coachella this month to catch top artists live. Many are making their way to San Diego concert venues. From Rihanna to Franz Ferdinand, Tegan and Sara, Sheryl Crow and Alkaline Trio, it’s a month in music you won’t want to miss. Read on to hear more.

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Your weekly San Diego entertainment report. Chris Cantore and Michelle Guerin talk concerts, parties and Padres home opener events. Top picks include A-Trak at Voyeur, Three Loco at Stingaree and...

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Spring is here, the weather is warming up, and we are eagerly awaiting pool party season. This week, the Hard Rock Hotel followed up the opening day announcement with more season details. In addition to Cazzette, Norin and Rad, Manufactured Superstars and Sidney Samson are booked for Interventio...

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Today’s subjects are rapper 2 Chainz and 1980s synth-pop stars, New Order. Now, the two acts couldn't be any further from each other, musically, chronologically and geographically, but both speak to the artistic diversity that Coachella provides each and every year...

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On Saturday, April 13, Little Italy’s Vocabulary Boutique will ditch their digs on W. Cedar St. for the Westgate Hotel to showcase their Spring Collection over tea and small bites. From 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Grand Lobby of the hotel, Vocabulary models will flaunt the boutique’s best styles.

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New this year, Las Vegas is invading Coachella for a series of desert pool parties and after-hours events catered to the VIP crowd. A crew of Sin City experts from Wynn/Encore and sbe are teaming up with Renaissance Esmeralda for the resort’s first official weekend of Coachella entertainment...

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For Coachella, you’re going the distance. Three days of nonstop party-til-the-blisters-stop-you action can take a toll on any festival superhero. Between acts, you’ll need to refuel in order to get right back into the marathon of music. Coachella is once again putting a heavy emphasis on local f...

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Anyone who opened their Coachella ticket box got a whiff of nostalgia when they saw the lineups from 1999 printed up and packed in. Those were different times, my friends. It wasn’t until recently that cell phones became major players in the festival run-around, seeing massive use from photo-sha...

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Lydia McLaughlin is the newest cast member of Bravo’s drama-filled reality series “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” But the 32-year-old magazine editor and jewelry designer wasn’t always an O.C. woman. McLaughlin called La Jolla home for her high school years, and graduated on to the Unive...

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Humphreys Concerts by the Bay isn’t morphing into the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, especially not with a 2013 lineup that features such decidedly non-Coachella-oriented artists as Steely Dan, Diana Krall and Bill Cosby...

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What do an albino midget, a stack of plane tickets, an ex-stripper named Bunny and a briefcase filled with snakes have in common? The answer is you, if you’re one of the lucky few to snag tickets to “Accomplice: San Diego.”

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It’s officially swimwear season. Ladies, stop everything and shop for bikinis. We caught up with Janet Hamada from ShopModerne.com to get the scoop on this season’s hottest swimwear trends. It’s all about reversible styles that flirt with fringe...

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Easter weekend brought celebrity performers and themed events to our always-creative San Diego party scene. Our DSD photogs hit the hottest clubs to capture all the fun for you. Check out these party pics from Friday night at 207 with a live performance by Estonian pop singer Kerli, Saturday nig...

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With his roles as a bookworm in “Stand By Me,” a Star Fleet ensign in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and himself in “the Big Bang Theory,” actor Wil Wheaton has earned many movie and TV fans...

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There are those Coachella campers who put their proximity to the party scene above personal hygiene, and then there are the hotel-dwellers. This one’s for you suite-staying guests who love to revel during the day and still have a private place to recharge by night, take a dip in the pool and enj...

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Last year, festival-goers who survived Coachella survived it all, from witnessing the rebirth of rap legend Tupac Shakur to partying carnival-style with celebrities and prioritizing fashion over function, despite the rain. Discover the best 2012 Coachella party photos...

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This week's hottest celebrity headlines. Lindsay Lohan was partying in San Diego, while Britney Spears was getting waxed. Plus, the Back Street Boys do the Harlem Shake, and Forbes unveils the top five wealthiest hip-hop artists. It’s all here in the Mashup Recap.

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To get us primped and ready, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is hosting a floral hairstyling and flower-infused cocktail party on Friday, April 5. Guests in attendance can soak up the styles and drinks all in preparation for Coachella madness, 2013...

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Following a successful revival in 2012, Fashion Week San Diego will bring runway shows and pop-up shopping events back to our city this fall. The FWSD 2013 designer lineup was just released, with nearly double the number of designers that debuted collections on the catwalk last year...

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When you’ve reached your limit of burly beer fests and are ready to change up your marathon-drinking to a glass of something classier, VinDiego Wine & Food Festival steps in for the first toast. Sip over 200 wines from over 75 of California’s award-winning wineries over a bay view you won’t beli...

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Welcome to the summer of stars. Okay, so we’re not quite at summer yet, but in San Diego it’s never too early to start acting like it. Our celeb-watch is going musical, preparing you for the show-stopping artists that are headed our way. Love Rihanna, Prince, Taylor Swift, Lil Wayne or John Maye...

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Your weekly entertainment report with Chris Cantore and Michelle Guerin. Concerts, parties and events for your weekend. Top picks include Robbie Rivera at FLUXX, Kerli at 207, Icona Pop at Ivy Nightclub and Trinidad James...

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Fashion with a Passion stages a stylish affair with major bonuses. Not only with the event hold a designer fashion show presented by the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, but guests will also have the chance to partake in the Ultimate Accessory Swap, a trade-off where everyone wins.

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Pacific Beach’s own Tavern at the Beach is currently going through some growing pains. The renovations for the laidback beach bar are just getting started and will amp up full speed during a brief closure on April 9.

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Spring is here, and our self-control is out the window. Join us at these radar-worthy parties in San Diego, from Breakbot at Spin Nightclub, to Trinidad James at FLUXX, Tensnake at Quality Social, and a daytime rager at Voyeur...

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Estonian pop princess Kerli Kõiv brings an ethereal sound to the dance music scene. Kerli returns to San Diego this weekend to perform at the Hard Rock Hotel’s lobby bar 207. We caught up with Kerli for a sneak preview of what fans can expect on Friday night...

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Hills, trees and gravel not exciting enough for your run? Add some liveliness at the Run or Dye race taking place on Saturday, April 6 at Qualcomm Stadium. This concept is coloring the country one city at a time, and introducing San Diego to the mix.

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The Craft Beer Tour Tuesday going down on April 9 will take guests to OB Noodle House, Roseville Cozhina and the Regal Beagle. The shuttle service for eager drinkers is free, and food and beer specials await you once you arrive at your location. Snag $2 off sake at OB Noodle House (and a take-ho...

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Two major nightlife institutions made big party announcements today. FLUXX is hosting the concert after party for Rihanna’s Diamonds World Tour with A$AP Rocky, and the Hard Rock Hotel released the lineup for Intervention Sunday’s spring pool party launch...

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Before the Padres take on the Dodgers at the season’s opener on Thursday, April 9 (game time 3:40 p.m.), true fans get the celebration started at the East Village Opening Day Block Party. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., one of the largest community displays of Padres-power will take over J Street betwee...

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This Saturday, Icona Pop will be taking Ivy Nightclub by storm. The female Swedish DJ duo has been at the top of every playlist over the past month with their hit song “I Don’t Care”. Now you can see these power-females live and up close.

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Tiger Woods made it Facebook official with Lindsay Vonn, while Katy Perry and John Mayer have officially split up. Plus, did you see what lucky high schooler might take Kate Upton to prom? It’s all here in the Celebrity Mashup Recap...

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Is Prince headed to San Diego to perform four shows at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego in early May? Late Thursday, several music-oriented web sites -- including Pollstar and Consequence of Sound -- reported that Prince will mount a West Coast club tour...

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Baja shrimp ceviche, crispy tamarind beef, sea urchin nachos, beef tongue, spicy bacon kettle corn… Your trail to taste these foods prepared by some of San Diego and Baja’s top chefs won’t loop you through a maze of restaurants. Instead, you’ll find over 40 chefs doing global cuisine “street sty...

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It's official: Prince will perform May 3 and 4 at the Legends ballroom at downtown's Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. The 1,000 capacity ballroom is the smallest venue Prince has ever played in San Diego...

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The new way to catch flicks in San Diego feels a lot like the old way. Full Moon Drive-In takes on the vintage appeal of the 1950s, but encourages guests to tweet and text the night away. Now almost a year old, Full Moon shows digitally formatted classic movies on the big screen. You’ll see a va...

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We celebrate by dining with our loved ones, toasting to a spring season in full bloom while chefs begin to lighten up their menus and find any reason to add fruit to a dish. While the kids anticipate their encounter with the Easter Bunny and plot out their egg hunt, the adults pour another botto...

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Your weekly San Diego entertainment report with Chris Cantore and Michelle Guerin. Top picks include Spring Busker Festival at Seaport Village, Mission Valley Craft Beer and Food Festival, Hot Chocolate 15K race at PETCO Park...

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Selma Alameri was never a fan of “The Bachelor.” In fact, the first time the 29-year-old Bird Rock resident watched ABC’s romance-reality series was the finale of Emily Maynard’s season last July. We sat down with Selma...

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Festivals, Indian dinners, BBQ and things for people who love to eat. On Sunday, the factory-sized San Diego Public Market morphs into a great market hall for an evening of global foods like papusas, udon and more, prepared by celebrated chefs...

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Fashion Valley Mall stresses their dedication to San Diego’s style scene with new store openings this season. Now, locals can find Prada, Madewell and more at the mall. And get ready for Tommy Hilfiger and a rumored Urban Outfitters...

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This year, the NCAA is carrying on the tournament with 68 teams vying for the Championship title. The sheer number of teams means a massive amount of fans, so get ready to shout your allegiance to your chosen college basketball team. The Championship Game on April 8th will honor the winner, but ...

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Before you “eww” away the idea of drinking raw eggs in cocktails, let me remind you of something: eggnog. And that so many unforgettable classic cocktails come equipped with raw egg, shaken to a frothy sweet foam...

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Pinback, the San Diego indie-rock supergroup, performed Tuesday on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." It marked the late night TV debut for the band, which is co-led by Rob Crow and Zach Smith, who recently did an in-depth interview...

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As part of the Andaz Salon series, a panel of industry experts will be armed and ready to discuss the roles of women in the electronic music industry. This open dialogue with San Diego’s top local beat-makers called Behind the Beat will take place on Saturday, March 23 at 8 p.m.

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One of the best electro lineups to hit the San Diego scene, the fest will feature Canadian DJ A-Trak (one half of Duck Sauce, “Barbra Streisand”), slick, cigarette-smoking French DJ Gesaffelstein, classically-trained Australian live electronic duo The Presets...

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Using yoga as an excuse to nap (we see you dozing off in child’s pose) won’t cut it here. A solar-powered culture, yoga and music festival is bringing new energy to San Diego. V Elements (say: Five Elements) rolls out the mats and turns up the sound system at Liberty Station on Saturday, April 6.

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Every year Channel 93.3 FM hosts a Summer Kick Off Concert, attracting hundreds of pop music enthusiasts with radio’s top rated artists. The 2013 lineup spans R&B singer Ne-Yo, to boy band The Wanted and San Diego’s own ‘American Idol’ Jessica Sanchez...

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The 2013 edition of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is just weeks away. To preview the annual music marathon, which draws 20 percent of its audience from San Diego County, we’ll profile some of the most interesting performers...

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Native Foods Café in Encinitas is the latest in the national chain to open doors. It’s location number 14 for the fast-casual eatery, adding to the highly-successful reputation. While many restaurants achieve success by following trends, Native Foods has found their loyal following by sticking t...

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Rounding up this week’s hottest celebrity headlines, from a vampire facial to an online hacker exposing many of the biggest stars in Hollywood. And of course, who can forget about the three-hour “Bachelor” finale? It’s all here in the Celebrity Mashup recap...

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Diddy is heading back to San Diego, but this time he’s opting for a military base over a nightclub. Exactly one year ago, Diddy was toasting Ciroc on the rocks for FLUXX’s two year anniversary bash. Now, Diddy will celebrate the one year anniversary of National Day of Honor at the Marine Corps A...

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San Diego’s fitness scene has long been imagined, even idolized, as simply long stretches of sandy beaches. But two San Diego spots are showing the rest of the country that there’s an indoor gym culture alive and thriving here, too. Women’s Health magazine has chosen Barry’s Bootcamp and Fitness...

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Chris Cantore and Michelle Guerin talk concerts, parties and events for your St. Patrick's Day weekend in San Diego, from the ShamROCK Block Party to Wintervention at the Hard Rock Hotel with LA Riots...

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Some of the most popular recipes of today were rescued from dusty archives. To wit: Gimlets and Manhattans are the biggest-selling cocktails at Cusp Dining & Drinks, Hotel La Jolla’s loosely chic lounge and restaurant...

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Hundreds of hopeful women attended the 2013 Charger Girls Pre-Audition Workshop at USD's Jenny Craig Pavilion on Sunday. The three-hour afternoon featured a dance clinic, mock audition and Q&A session with the 2012 squad...

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On Thursday, March 21, Fortune 421 will hold a model search competition at Vin de Syrah. Do you have what it takes? 20 females and 20 males will be invited to participate in a live test shoot with pro-photographer James Law. From there, five females and five males will be selected to move on and...

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Trade in your inspiring, romantic seaside walks for shocking surprises and astonishing feats. The Spring Busker Festival returns to Seaport Village on March 23 and 24, and they’re bringing back all the best of the bizarre.

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Spring is here, and pool parties are starting to sweep the nation. From Wet Republic at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, to Intervention at our hometown Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, we have the scoop on 2013 spring pool parties. Mark your calendar for these daytime soirees in the sun...

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In this edition of Nightlife News, FLUXX launches their new theme Nectar, Travis Porter performs live at Stingaree, Wintervention brings LA Riots to Hard Rock Hotel San Diego and we get ready for Padres Opening Day parties at Block No. 16. Plus, we recap some of the hottest special guests at San...

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They’ve perfected the art of working bacon into sushi and mastered the ways that high-quality fish can upgrade the flavor experience. Sabuku Sushi - the gleaming, silver-lined sushi bar on Adams Avenue - has kept novelty at the top of its priorities, now expanding their offerings in an interest ...

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The 2013 edition of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is barely one month away. To preview the annual music marathon, which draws 20 percent of its audience from San Diego County, we’ll profile some of the most interesting performers...

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We swam with mermaids, explored exotic rainforests and ventured to the dark side of chains and whips. Under one roof, we got down with everyone from Snoop Dogg to Benny Benassi. Inside of FLUXX, a world of possibilities awaits San Diego. And for three years, the award-winning club has kept our d...

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You recognize Michael Yo from the “Chelsea Lately” roundtable, but you’ll remember him for his stand-up show Hot Mess Comedy. At least that’s Yo’s intention. Check him out Wednesday at The American Comedy Co...

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Depeche Mode will support its new album, "Delta Machine," with a North American tour that includes a Sept. 22 concert at San Diego's Sleep Train Amphitheatre. The English band will preview the tour and album with a March 11...

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Another weekend, another beer fest. Rough life we live here in San Diego, a city that parties at the same rate it brews new beers. This time around, the 4th Annual Mission Valley Craft Beer and Food Festival seeks to strike a perfect balance of brews and food, so that guests spend less time wait...

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The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego revives Thursday Night Thing (TNT) with a spring soiree on March 14. Art, music, cocktails and food truck eats will collide for three culture-packed hours on Kettner Blvd...

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Four times through the year, South Park hosts a seasonal walkabout that brings the community to life. The small, independently-owned businesses that make up the vibrant culture extend their hours to provide us nocturnal pedestrians an array of local shopping loaded with lively entertainment, fro...

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On Sunday, March 17, you can party as the Irish do at the annual ShamROCK Block Party. Or start the weekend fun early with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival at Balboa Park on Saturday, March 16. You can also rock your finest green and gold styles on a morning run at the St. Patrick’s Day...

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Your weekly San Diego entertainment report with Chris Cantore and Michelle Guerin. Press play to hear the top concerts, parties and events happening this weekend, from Alicia Keys to AC Slater...

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Alicia Keys is on fire, at least figuratively speaking. Thursday in Seattle, Keys kicks off the six-week opening leg of her “Set the World on Fire” tour. It includes a Wednesday, March 13, concert here at Valley View Casino Center (formerly the San Diego Sports Arena). Then comes a six-week Euro...

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Honoring the ladies, that’s what Women’s History Month (now) and International Women’s Day (Friday, March 8) are about. Tomorrow night, Las Patronas – a philanthropic group of grantmaking gals out of La Jolla – have a Cocktail Party Fundraiser at Herringbone...

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To thrive and stay alive in San Diego is easier than done. Eateries often pop up and close down faster than you can get to dessert. To those that have remained - showcasing a menu that lasts and a team that’s committed - we toast to you. Discover a handful of restaurants celebrating anniversarie...

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The Alice in Wonderland-themed fest, presented by Insomniac, will transform the amphitheatre into five fantasy stages, from the Cheshire Woods and Chess Village, to the Madhatter’s Castle and Queen’s Domain -- which will house EDM majors David Guetta and Steve Angello in the early morning hours...

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Starting in March, the birds are back to chirping and spring is on its way in. We’ve got other sounds on our mind, though. Top artists are making their way to San Diego to sing loudly and rock hard. From Alicia Keys to Imagine Dragons, Flogging Molly, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and The Airborne Tox...

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Before we get to Dining Out for Life, the giving hearts are firing things up with Food Truck Fierceness, a fest taking place on Thursday, March 21. Held at The Center’s parking lot from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., locals are invited to grab a bite from the area’s top trucks, as well as a nice cold beer fr...

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Athlete, model, designer, mother. Saam McBride is a unique talent with a high fashion future built upon a track and field foundation. The UC Berkeley alum has starred in global campaigns for Nike, Target and Russian Vogue, and now operates an emerging fashion empire from home base in La Mesa...

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A special collaboration by the pioneering San Diego band Los Alacranes and two members of Los Lobos is just one of the musical treats in store at the 2013 edition of Adams Avenue Unplugged. To be held April 27 and 28 on three outdoor and 17 indoor stages...

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It's the home of late-night horchata and TJ hot dogs plus mind-numbingly long mid-day waits for adobado tacos (marinated pork). And the Lucha Libre taco shop is for anyone who takes wild delight in Mexican wrestler kitsch...

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The museum, which avidly promotes their 25 and Under program (offering free admission to those in that age group), is recognized for their emphasis on young talent and their trendy events that make museum art more accessible, such as the Thursday Night Thing series (cocktails, arts and DJ beats)...

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The hottest celebrity headlines right now. Today the world witnessed a Ron Burgundy rebirth on the 'Anchorman' sequel set. And in ridiculous rapper news, Gucci Mane changed his name... for 30 minutes.

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House of Blues has been celebrating 20 years of music shows around the country through a 20-month series of parties – something only true rock stars could and would do. Now, San Diego jumps on board with the commemorative events, throwing their own bash this Thursday, March 7. At House of Blues ...

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What once was strictly laundromats, liquor stores and a couple greasy burrito shops is now seeing hip traffic pave trails into even hipper locales. The burgeoning neighborhood of Normal Heights seems to be following in the footsteps of its next-door communities - Hillcrest and North Park –openin...

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The hottest celebrity headlines right now. Drake brings $50,000 cash to a strip club. Jamie Lynn Spears is engaged, again. Heidi Klum will join the judging panel on "America's Got Talent" and more Hollywood photos...

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War is hell. But not in Vista next weekend, when 300 to 500 of re-enactors will eagerly gather for the 13th annual Civil War Re-Enactment on the grounds of the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum...

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Your weekly entertainment report with Chris Cantore and Michelle Guerin. Concerts, parties and events for your weekend, including the Ocean Beach Kite Festival, World of Wine tasting weekend in Temecula and more...

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For brides and grooms, deciding to tie the knot is just the first step in a long list of to-dos before saying “I do”. It doesn’t hurt that San Diego is home to mesmerizing locations for ideal weddings, from the sandy beaches to dazzling rooftop terraces. But even the dream destinations we have a...

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The San Diego bacon burger masters are grilling up Guinness-marinated steak for March. Slater's 50/50 stopped by the Night & Day show to unveil the new Drunken Steak Sandwich, crafted in honor of St. Patrick's Day...

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Dueling cupcakes is the premise. And repping Pacific Beach on the season premiere of “Cupcake Wars” this Sunday at 8 p.m. is Pure Cupcakes. Open to the public since last December, Pure is PB’s only devoted cupcakery...

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Now until April 3, participating East Village businesses are taking 20% off the bill for locals every Wednesday. These reoccurring Wild Wedne$day$ brought to the community by the East Village Association include a range of casual spots, as well as more upscale options to satiate all tastes. With...

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Threesomes aren’t so scandalous when they happen in the kitchen. Donald Lockhart of Cusp Dining & Drinks, Simon Dolinky of Saltbox, and Christian Graves of Jsix are bringing the heat as they join up to start a new series of Three-Way Dinners.

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Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill has grown ten-fold since the first location opened doors in La Jolla in 1989. Over the past 24 years, Sammy’s has sustained its signature features, while testing out new recipes along the way. The latest update to announce however, is sending Sammy’s right back to...

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Mark your calendar for these San Diego food events in March. Your friendly neighborhood butchers at Siesel’s Meats and sister protein shop Iowa Meat Farms want you to experience barrel-cured corned beef at their 3rd Annual Corned Beef Festival...

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St. Baldrick’s Foundation, one of the nation’s leading contributors to childhood cancer research, returns to take our tresses at the 5th Annual Shave-a-Thon. On Saturday, March 9, The Commons downtown will transform into a good ol’ fashioned barber shop for the event that buzzes heads towards a ...

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This Sunday, San Diego’s best female bartenders will show off their skills in a bartender competition at Voyeur nightclub. It's the Speed Rack national tour, and it's coming to town. Our local ladies will represent cocktail-centric venues like Seven Grand, Quality Social and Polite Provisions...

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Cinema Under the Stars will kick back into action on Friday, March 1, opening for its 20th season. The impressive achievement in age is highlighted by the theater’s redesign, adding in accommodations that al fresco movie-goers will applaud (just hold until the film has finished).

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Get your rest, relaxation and really-bendy-new-yoga-pose on at the first in a series of exclusive retreats taking place at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. This renovated luxury resort has seen locals and visitors flocking to get a piece of the action. Now, they invite all levels of wellness-seeker...

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To join the celebration, head into The Local for their 10th Anniversary taking place on Saturday, March 2 at 7 p.m. For $10, guests will get hooked up with seven beer tasters, each five-ounces. Specialty brews on hand include Port Brewing Co., Stone Brewing Co., Ballast Point Brewing Co., Socie...

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The sweetest race is back, giving San Diego a dash to the ultimate finish line. The Hot Chocolate Run kicks off at Petco Park on March 24, offering both a 5K and 15K option.

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A woman’s style is important, but a man’s ability to remain fashion-forward speaks volumes. VIXEN Pop Up Boutique is calling all style-savvy guys out there to polish their shoes and suit up for “San Diego’s Most Stylish Man” fashion and trunk show, taking place at 98 Bottles in Little Italy on M...

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What are your plans for this weekend in San Diego? Our top picks include the Gypsy Wagon Bizarre art party at Syrah, EDM night at FLUXX with Cosmic Gate, Lovelife's Lovers Masquerade at Herringbone and more...

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Every year Nightclub & Bar ranks the nation’s top nightclubs based on annual gross revenue. Six San Diego nightclubs made the 2013 Top 100 List, keeping the Gaslamp Quarter in the national spotlight...

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The Celtic-themed pub will party like the Irish do on Friday, March 1. Join the fun starting at 5pm, as fans of the Kilt shuffle in for some eats, live music and entertainment. Rather than keep all of the celebration to themselves, the Tilted Kilt’s party will benefit It’s All About the Kids Fou...

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Today the James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for its 2013 chef and restaurant awards. Two nominees from San Diego — Market Restaurant’s chef-owner Carl Schroeder and Addison at The Grand Del Mar resort — are in the running for the annual James Beard Foundation awards...

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In recognition of the vibrancy found in this beer-guzzling city, the inaugural Epic Beer Festival is kicking off in San Diego on March 15 to 16. Two days at the Convention Center will take guests through an enormous selection of beers – approximately 230 from 80 craft brewers.

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The second annual Board Shorts Surf Film Festival presented by San Diego Surf Ladies will showcase a collection of short surf films from international artists, all inspired by women who rule the waves on Saturday, March 9 at 6:30pm.

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“Like a Bergdorf Goodman lunch, a Parisian Champagne sunset…not a dump Denny’s,” that’s Johnny Rivera discussing the soon-to-open Great Maple. His new restaurant's soft opening is this Wednesday evening...

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Amy Caldwell is a champion of multitasking, in warrior pose. The 42-year-old mother of two is a national fitness model and the co-owner of Yoga One, an interdisciplinary studio in downtown San Diego...

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Paul McCartney, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Mumford & Sons, Wilco and Wu-Tang Clan are among the artists confirmed to perform at the 2013 edition of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. This marks the Bonnaroo debut...

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In this edition of Nightlife News, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis perform live for the FLUXX 3 Year Anniversary, F6ix kicks off a new Throwback Thursday series and Alexandra Stan gets ready to grace Stingaree. Plus, we recap some of the hottest special guests at San Diego nightclubs over the past month.

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One of the biggest (and most controversial) Broadway musicals of the past decade, headed for San Diego? Broadway/San Diego, which presents touring musicals in downtown’s Civic Theatre, has landed “The Book of Mormon” for a two-week run in late spring 2014...

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The Dave Matthews Band has announced its 2013 North American concert tour -- and San Diego is on the itinerary. The iconic jam band will perform Sept. 6 at Sleep Train Amphitheatre in Chula Vista...

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It can be argued that if it weren’t for Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation, there wouldn’t be a “Beavis and Butt-Head” or even a “South Park.” That’s because, for the last 30 years, the La Jolla-based festival has provided a place for young, creative animators to showcase their films...

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Top concerts, parties and events for your Valentine's Day weekend in San Diego. Check out Lil Kim at FLUXX, Ra Ra Riot at Belly Up, LED Anniversary ft. Alesso and Otto Knows at Valley View Casino Center and Wintervention at the Hard Rock Hotel...

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President’s Day may not be the biggest party of the year, but it’s still an excuse to celebrate. Some have the day off, and others will act like they do. To honor those that have guided our nation through good and bad, Cusp Dining & Drinks at Hotel La Jolla is rolling out two new cocktails theme...

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Puesto is now old enough to drink (in restaurant years) and adding a fresh, innovative cocktail program to their mix of street tacos and bowls. From some of San Diego’s best mixologists Jen Queen, Ian Ward and Lucien Conner comes an invigorating menu of sweet and spicy cocktails.

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For a minute it’s been a two-way contest: The older Del Mar Plaza restaurants vs. the new spots at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center. Now another Del Mar plaza’s entering the ring: Flower Hill Promenade has been undergoing a massive, multi-million dollar renovation...

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Whether they’re old wives’ tales or just an excuse to continue your party-path while fighting off a cold, cocktail remedies have been around, passed from friend to friend and generation to generation. Everyone seems to know some sort of alcohol-infused trick that can cure what ails you (or in th...

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Some days, you just need a cathartic dose of laughter. A range of professional comedians are headed to San Diego in next few months with stand-up acts that can do just the trick. Don’t miss an exclusive opportunity to catch some of the biggest names in the biz stop by our local comedy clubs. We’...

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