AleSmith owner/CEO ages into cheese making
Peter Zien makes leap into cheese making business with new CheeseSmith brand.
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Single guy pretends Valentine's Day date stood him up at Outback Steakhouse to see if he can get free dinner
Being pitiful can pay on Valentine’s Day. “If I went to Outback Steakhouse by myself tonight and asked for a table for 2 then got progressively sadder as the night went on alone, do you think they’d give me my steak for free?” Stephen Bonser pondered in a tweet to his couple hundred followers Thursday...
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Girl Scouts honor?
With the return of Girl Scouts cookie season comes beer pairing events at various San Diego breweries.
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Pliny the philanthropic
O'Brien's Pub owner Tom Nickel uses release of special annual brew as an opportunity to do good in the community.
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Beer: An intoxicating Valentine's Day love/hate story
San Diego brewers cater to moon-eyed lovers and heartbroken cynics.
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San Diego: This Weekend (Feb. 14-17)
Top events around San Diego this weekend include Tantrums & Tiaras, comedian Colin Kane, Breakthrough: The Roaring 20s and Local Brews Local Grooves.
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Pro skater Riley Hawk and friends open Oceanside coffee house
One step inside the doors of newly opened Steel Mill Coffee & Records shop in Oceanside proves it’s unlike any of the region’s other hip coffee houses. There’s an eclectic retro mix of music playing on the sound system, a custom-made chopper motorcycle with extended forks in the corner, skateboarding...
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Love is on the menu at these restaurants on Valentine's — and every day
Just like love, owning a restaurant can be unpredictable, stressful, all-consuming, exasperating, exhilarating, gratifying and utterly delightful. But what happens when a couple in love chooses this labor of love as its profession? “It’s great — when we are in a good mood!” says Cesarina Mezzoni,...
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First beer, then kombucha: Is San Diego the capital of craft fermentation?
San Diego, capital of craft kimchi, kombucha and kefir? Hoppy craft beer might be the marquee fermented product from here, but the PBS culinary series “tasteMAKERS” is raising the county’s profile as a hotbed for healthy-gut gastronomy. “tasteMAKERS” producer Cat Neville said the “Fun Ferments”...
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Top treats to try this Valentine’s Day around San Diego
From heart-shaped bagels to chocolate filled character buns and even fondue for two, these goodies are rich enough to steal anyone's heart.
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Three indulgent Valentine desserts to treat friends or lovers
When I told my friend Heather that I was developing romantic dessert recipes for Valentine’s Day, she said “Enough with the couples! What about all your single friends? How about desserts for ‘Galentine’s Day’?” If you’re a fan of “Parks and Recreation,” you know that Feb. 13 is Galentine’s Day,...
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The official fast food French fry power rankings
Look, it’s been a long two years for everyone. We’re tired, our brains have been melted to a thin pap by the news cycle, and we’ve soundly backslid into our slothful ways despite resolving to exercise off all the cookies we cry-ate over the holiday. During times like this, it’s necessary to celebrate...
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Shake Shack's new milkshake might make you a little salty
In 2001, Shake Shack was just a little hot dog cart in New York City, and now the fast casual chain has 200 locations worldwide. In addition to wieners, the Shack serves burgers, fried chicken, crinkle-cut fries, frozen custard and thick hand-spun milkshakes. Vanilla, chocolate, caramel, black...
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Uber eats expects to deliver $10 billion worth of food this year
Uber was created 10 years ago to make ridesharing and cab hailing a breeze for people in major cities. Now you can catch a lift practically anywhere and even have a driver (or drone) deliver you something to eat from a five-star restaurant - or McDonald's and Starbucks. Food delivery may have been...
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Dish It Up: The future of the industry is murky
With changing dining habits, updates to minimum wage, chef/owner Matt Gordon is looking for new ways to draw crowds to his San Diego restaurants.
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Bobboi gelato doubles down on Little Italy, moves into food hall
Little Italy, San Diego’s hottest culinary neighborhood, is about to get a little cooler. Bobboi Natural Gelato, La Jolla’s popular Italian artisan gelato shop, is doubling down on the trendy dining destination by opening two shops within blocks of each other, including a newly revealed spot in...
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San Diego: This Weekend (Feb. 7-10)
Top events in town this week include the San Diego Jewish International Film Festival, Secret Society of Adultologists: Red and Brewbies Festival.
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A toast to San Diego's best wine lists — and a whine about some others
When the hordes of longtime couples, first-daters and galpals descend on San Diego restaurants for Valentine’s Day next Thursday, there’ll be more than love in the air. The holiday, says Addison executive chef William Bradley, tends to seduce people into springing for a memorable bottle to uncork....
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All-omakase Hidden Fish sushi not so secret anymore
Despite its secretive name, Hidden Fish has been drawing a lot of attention since opening its doors five months ago in Kearny Mesa. San Diego’s first all-omakase “speed” sushi bar began drawing near-capacity crowds even before a rave review appeared Jan. 17 in The New York Times. Now, its premium...
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Valentine's Day 2019: Where to dine with your sweetheart in San Diego
Flowers? Check. Candy? Check. Dinner reservations? It’s not too late. San Diego is prime with romantic dining options to show the love of your life how much you care on Valentine’s Day. All menus are served on Valentine’s Day, unless indicated. All prices are per person, unless indicated. Reservations...
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How it's made: Niederfrank's Ice Cream
Niederfrank's Ice Cream in National City has been making ice cream the old-fashioned way since 1948.
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A treasure trove of gourmet pizzas around San Diego
When classic pies just don’t cut it, pile your plate high with pizza that packs a punch of creativity and food flair.
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This fast-casual chain just launched chicken nuggets nationwide
In September, Shake Shack announced it would finally be testing chicken nuggets at the Innovation Kitchen in New York City and - duh - people liked them, so now they're on the menu at locations nationwide. How Fast Food Has Changed Since You Were in High School Chick'n Bites are made from fresh,...
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Cozy up to these hot cocktails
When lower temps and chilly breezes cause sun-loving San Diegans to have the shivers these concoctions will help with a warm up.
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Cohn Restaurants to open new Del Cerro eatery with GPS 'butler bells' to summon server
In a move certain to trim labor costs, the Cohn Restaurant Group plans to open next month an elevated fast casual eatery in Del Cerro that will rely on GPS-enabled devices to summon servers. Del’s Hideout, as it’s being called, draws from the conventional fast casual model, offering counter service...
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What's with the 'tude?
After initially opening its doors in October, Attitude Brewing will have official grand opening celebration Feb. 1-3.
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Beer Q&A: What are beer drinkers talking about when they say 'crushable'?
The term 'crushable' is used when referring to low alcohol brews.
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Dos Californias is tearing down walls between brewers
Female brewers from both sides of the U.S. and Mexico border will gather in Tijuana on Feb. 2 to make their second beer.
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Take it from the tap: Gravity Heights opens amid deafening buzz
Brewpub boasts a stellar pedigree: Whisknladle CEO Arturo Kassel unites with #sdbeer pioneer Charles “Skip” Virgilio, co-founder of AleSmith.
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Thirst-quenching: A local beer to spend some time with
Bear Roots Brewing's Bear Cookie is a beer that will tempt your Valentine's sweet tooth.
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San Diego: This Weekend (Jan. 31-Feb. 3)
Top events coming to town this weekend include comedian Simon Gibson, San Diego Lunar New Year Festival and AMA Monster Energy Supercross.