Two wine bars specialize in the pleasures of both grape and plate.

By Robin Kleven Dishon

In the kitchen with wunderkind chef—and now New Yorker—Gavin Kaysen.

By David Nelson

Welcome to a new style of dining, where contemporary meets classic and casual elegance is redefined.

A recent rise of the San Diego hotel has elevated more than just hospitality standards.

By Michelle Guerin

There is one ocean-side certainty we can count on this summer in San Diego: the drinking ban.

By Michelle Guerin

High crimes and misdemeanors in America’s city of convictions.

Carlsbad residents shun another Wal-Mart; Oceanside draws mixed reviews; and Encinitas gets a sparkling new library.

By Thomas K. Arnold

Loving the nightlife.

By Ron Donoho

Burning questions about medical marijuana; paycheck curiosity; and a retort from maligned La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid.

A new PBS documentary offers a revealing look at life aboard the San Diego–based aircraft carrier U.S.S. Nimitz. Plus: Local photographer Holt Webb’s vanishing act; the local yogurt wars; and...

By Julia Beeson Polloreno

Jan Goldsmith talks about ferrets, bedbugs and his bid for city attorney.

Get out and vote. For somebody.

By Ron Donoho | Illustration by Mark Brewer

The financial experts discuss ways to reap the rewards of investing wisely.

By Rich Acello

Surreal days and starry nights in southwest Africa.

The Junior Seau Foundation honored Marshall Faulk as the 2008 Legend of the Year at the 16th annual Junior Seau Celebrity Golf Classic.

Robin Leach was the honored guest at San Diego Youth & Community Services’ “Creations in Chocolate” fund-raiser.

The third annual Bash for Augie’s Quest, a fund-raising gala to support research on ALS.

LEAD San Diego presented the 2008 San Diego Visionary Awards at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina.

The Inamori Foundation and the Kyoto Laureate Symposium Organization hosted “The Kyoto Prize: Celebrating Outstanding Human Achievement.”

The Girl Scouts San Diego–Imperial Council honored San Diego’s 10 Cool Women of 2008.

Broadcast journalist Connie Chung was the keynote speaker at the YWCA of San Diego County’s 10th annual “In the Company of Women” luncheon.

The 11th annual Heart of San Diego gala benefited the University of San Diego’s Sulpizio Family Cardiovascular Center.

Viejas and the Robert & Lillie Breitbard Foundation presented the 62nd annual Salute to Champions awards gala at the Town & Country Resort.

The Old Globe and La Jolla Playhouse head into their first seasons under new direction. Should we expect big changes?

By Don Braunagel

By Julia Beeson Polloreno & Phyllis DeBlanche