Something foul in paradise; a stand-up guy; and a new sensitivity to psoriasis.

Luxury takes to the high seas for YachtFest 2008. Plus: The Ocean Beach Jazz Festival hits a cultural high note; the Cinema Society of San Diego celebrates 25 years; and celebrity authors descend...

By Julia Beeson Polloreno

From the flavors of San Diego’s Best Restaurants, to the rhythm of Steph Johnson, San Diego Magazine was proud to showcase the best San Diego had to offer.

The Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund held its annual fund-raising dinner at Pamplemousse Grille to benefit retired and injured jockeys.

The Balboa Theatre Foundation presented Act Two, a gala celebrating the dedication of the historic Wonder Morton Organ.

The San Diego Historical Society presented the 2008 History Makers Gala to celebrate the transformation of the former Naval Training Center.

Padres player Brian Giles and the Chargers’ Kris Dielman and Nick Hardwick stepped behind the bar at The Fleetwood.

The 2008 Patrons of the Prado gala, “Up, Up and Away,” benefited the Museum of Man, Museum of Photographic Arts and the San Diego Museum of Art.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, honored Chargers head coach Norv Turner at its 15th annual MS Dinner of Champions.

Opening day at Del Mar Racetrack drew a record-breaking crowd of hat-wearing, cocktail-sipping, pony-playing patrons.

This East Village steakhouse is a blast of fresh air as sweet as the open range.

By David Nelson

If the mention of beer and sausages makes you think of a crisp autumn afternoon, you just may be from Wisconsin.

By David Nelson

By Don Braunagel

By Ron Donoho

By Ron Donoho

San Diego’s live-music scene is packing them in, at venues small and large

By Rich Acello

By John Freeman

Fran Butler-Cohen reflects on her 22 years at the helm of the Family Health Centers of San Diego——and a mission that’s held firm for more than two decades.

By Tom Blair

The author flashes back to the travails that threatened to ground his travels——and his marriage——before takeoff.

By Dean Nelson

From whale-watching expeditions to events that celebrate the season, the islands come alive in the fall months with a distinctly autumnal flavor.

By BEKAH WRIGHT

The women who are shaping San Diego’s future are doing so in unique ways, by tapping learned skills and inherent talents. Their influence has increased our understanding of health alternatives...

By Marcia Manna