November 20–22

This weekend, add some creativity to your nighttime activities, grab a brew from across the world, celebrate the phenomena of surf culture and toss some mud into your workout routine.

Weekly Staff Picks: From Sports to Sliders

Play hard and eat well this week with everything from sports leagues, sliders and secret salsa.

Weekly Staff Picks: From Beers to Brunch

Tempt your taste buds this week with all things delicious from pies and cookies to beers and brunch.

Novem-beer in San Diego

The month of November brings several can't-miss beer celebrations

Cougars Cruise the High Seas

The world's first cruise catering to middle-age women sets sail from San Diego

What’s Hot and Cold and Red All Over?*

Trattoria Acqua

Trattoria Acqua welcomes its guests with the...

Speaking Up

Laura and Ethan Boyer chaired Voices for Children’s annual Starry, Starry Night gala, which netted more than $500,000 for programs benefiting local foster children. The gala was held at the La Jolla estate of Joan Waitt, who served as honorary chair, and featured gourmet fare by Jeffrey Strauss and entertainment by Pink Martini and the Dana Garret Jazz Trio. Robert Hughes (KPRI 102.1) and Rory Devine (NBC 7/39) emceed.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Gourmet Dinner

T. Boone and Madeleine Pickens were honored as persons of the year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County and LPL Financial at San Diego's premier fall charity gala.

Battle of the Chefs

The Fifth Annual Chef Showdown was held at NTC Promenade in Point Loma. San Diego's culinary giants battled centerstage before a hungry crowd that enjoyed food prepared by local area restaurants. Showdown proceeds will be used to increase domestic violence awareness.

Bubbly Time

Ocean Discovery Institute, formerly Aquatic Adventures, raised $150,000 for youth programs that encourage nature and ocean exploration at its 10th annual “Bubble Up!” gala at the Birch Aquarium. Founder and executive director Shara Fisler unveiled the organization’s new name and Web site, ­oceandiscoveryinstitute.org. Bill Menish hosted the eve­ning’s program. Attendees included Assemblymember Lori Saldaña, San Diego City Councilman Todd Gloria, San Diego Unified School Board president Sheila Jackson and vice president Richard Barrera, author Richard Louv and Olympic medalist Guenter Seidel.

San Diego Magazine's Top Doctors Gala 2009

The October issue publishes the results of the Medical Society survey, and in addition our black-tie gala gathers San Diego’s best physicians to celebrate this huge accomplishment.

2009 Women Who Move the City Event

Amanda Clardy of Life Technologies was honored as Woman of the Year at San Diego Magazine’s fourth annual Women Who Move the City event on September 16th at the beautiful University of San Diego campus.

San Diego Magazine's Best of San Diego Party

The 2009 Best of San Diego® Party was a huge success, with over 2000 attendees and 90 of San Diego’s best restaurants, wineries, breweries, and businesses. Guests enjoyed a variety of live performers, talent and bands along with San Diego Magazine’s Your Song Finalists

Sophie 103.7 Birthday Bash at the Sé San Diego Hotel

On Saturday, June 27, the Sè San Diego Hotel was the place to be to celebrate Sophie 103.7’s second birthday in grand style with a poolside VIP wine-tasting party. Guests enjoyed fabulous hors d’oeuvres and were treated to appearances by Mat Kearney and Sugar Ray, along with a special acoustic performance by Angel Taylor, with all proceeds benefiting the San Diego Oceans Foundation.

Free things to Do in San Diego

The economy may be in a slump, but America’s Finest City, San Diego, offers plenty of activities to help you stay cultured, entertained and debt-free.

Taco Tuesday

It’s Tuesday morning and you just got over a heavy case of the proverbial “Mondays.” Wouldn’t it be great if you could unwind right away? You can — it’s called Taco Tuesday.

Here We Go Again ...

Bacon Jam, ‘Screaming’ Seafood Sausage, and Whiskey and Corn Butter Recipes

November 20: Fresh from the Macy’s School of Cooking

Thanksgiving: The Un-Turkey Holiday

November 20: Taking the myths, but not the meaning, out of Thanksgiving

December 2009 Sneak Preview

Take a look at what's in our December issue. Pick up your copy on newsstands soon.

December 2009 Crossword Puzzle

San Diego Magazine Crossword Puzzle

Stairway to Heaven

Art and eco-consciousness bring a new point of view to an oceanview home

Some Enchanted Islands