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Turkish Flavors Take Center Stage at New Gaslamp Spot Truva

After nearly two years of delays, the renovated ground-floor restaurant at The Sofia Hotel prepares to reopen

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This Secret Lemon Grove Spot Serves a Taste of Egypt

The Hidden Gazebo Eatery, a mother-daughter MEHKO restaurant, serves traditional Middle Eastern favorites in a backyard oasis

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Koakai Brewing Poised to Bring Japanese Influence to Local B...

Award-winning brewer and North County native Mike Aubuchon’s long-awaited brewery set to open this April

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Chef David Lay’s menu for Kettle On Coast is a unique and ambitious concept for the former Petite Madeline space

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The Locals' Guide to Visiting Imperial Beach, CA

Experience world-famous surf breaks, authentic Mexican food, and laid-back vibes in this beach town just five miles from the border.

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The Oceanside Museum of Art Builds on Irving Gill's Vision

The institution begins its expansion into a 1929 fire and police station by San Diego’s most innovative architect

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The Locals' Guide to Visiting Alpine, CA

This historical East County community offers numerous hikes, family-owned shops, and a slower pace of life.

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The History of Jackass Mail, San Diego's First Mail Route

Delivering mail in the 1850s came at a price: desert heat, exhausted mules, Comanche raids, a six-figure loss, and one shipwreck

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What to Expect in San Diego Sports This Year

We breakdown the upcoming seasons for the Padres, San Diego FC, and the Wave FC with insights from coaches to give us an insider’s sneak peek

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Editor's Note: Desperately Seeking Serendipity, March 2026

Amelia Rodriguez reflects on wandering the neighborhood of Hillcrest and finding pockets of serendipity.

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Home Tour: Inside Escondido’s Stunning Net-Zero Sanctuary

Designed by architect Drew Hubbell, this energy-efficient residence built around ancient boulders honors terrain rather than reshaping it

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The Best Things to Do in San Diego: April 2026

Feast on Asian street food at Panda Fest, boogie to live music at Adams Avenue Unplugged, watch Coronado Playhouse's new musical, and more

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17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: March 25-29

Stop by the San Diego Writers Festival, traverse the Tour de France Wine Dinner and watch the Padres play on Opening Day

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Eat your way through the Taste of Third, see the inaugural San Diego Sockers W match and stop by the San Diego Latino Film Festival

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Catch EDM sets at CRSSD Fest, study The Art of Beer and cheer on Wave FC during their home opener

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A hit list of the star dishes we’ve found across the city plus a billion stars for chef Accursio Lota

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The Short List for SDM’s Best Restaurants

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