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2008 San Diego Dining Guide
San Diego restaurants come and go like the tides. Sample the best of the city's restaurant scene, from fine dining to culinary trends and more.
San Diego restaurants come and go like the tides. Sample the best of the city's restaurant scene, from fine dining to culinary trends and more.
2008 San Diego Music Awards
There’s no uniform sound dominating San Diego’s music scene anymore, just look at the range of quality artists up for the 18th annual San Diego Music Awards.
There’s no uniform sound dominating San Diego’s music scene anymore, just look at the range of quality artists up for the 18th annual San Diego Music Awards.
2008 Thanksgiving Guide
Find Thanksgiving Day events, activities, dining and bar-hopping ideas, recipes and volunteering opportunities.
Find Thanksgiving Day events, activities, dining and bar-hopping ideas, recipes and volunteering opportunities.
Absinthe
After nearly a century-long ban, absinthe again flows in U.S. bars. But is it really the same green fairy that tripped out bohemians and made artists cut off their ears? Marketing forces have worked more mind magic than you think. Step out of the publicist's spell with our green fairy inquisition.
After nearly a century-long ban, absinthe again flows in U.S. bars. But is it really the same green fairy that tripped out bohemians and made artists cut off their ears? Marketing forces have worked more mind magic than you think. Step out of the publicist's spell with our green fairy inquisition.
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Downtown Gaslamp Guide
A guide to downtown restaurants, bars and nightclubs, and hotels in San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter.
A guide to downtown restaurants, bars and nightclubs, and hotels in San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter.
San Diego North Guide
A guide to hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and shopping in San Diego's beautiful and diverse North County.
A guide to hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and shopping in San Diego's beautiful and diverse North County.
A Guide to Street Scene 2008
Find details on the bands, the location and the experience in our annual guide, where you can also view video and photos from years past.
Find details on the bands, the location and the experience in our annual guide, where you can also view video and photos from years past.
Bar exam
Not long ago, every bar was a “beer bar.” They all poured Bud, right?
But then came microbrews, craft brews, home-brews, Belgian brews and other exotica. Beer became more complex and rewarding — as did the joints dispensing the stuff.
For years, craft beer aficionados have consistently ranked O'Brien's, a Kearny Mesa pub, among the nation's best beer bars. But that hallowed institution is no longer alone. Savvy malt-and-hop establishments have been opening across the county at a rapid clip. Each has its own personality and offerings; all bolster San Diego's position as a rising star among American cities on the “beer tourism” circuit.
Not long ago, every bar was a “beer bar.” They all poured Bud, right?
But then came microbrews, craft brews, home-brews, Belgian brews and other exotica. Beer became more complex and rewarding — as did the joints dispensing the stuff.
For years, craft beer aficionados have consistently ranked O'Brien's, a Kearny Mesa pub, among the nation's best beer bars. But that hallowed institution is no longer alone. Savvy malt-and-hop establishments have been opening across the county at a rapid clip. Each has its own personality and offerings; all bolster San Diego's position as a rising star among American cities on the “beer tourism” circuit.
Best of San Diego 2007
From top-notch restaurants to movie theaters to annual events, you choose the places and events that stand above the rest. Nominating begins Sept. 13, and voting begins Oct. 4.
From top-notch restaurants to movie theaters to annual events, you choose the places and events that stand above the rest. Nominating begins Sept. 13, and voting begins Oct. 4.
Best of San Diego 2008
From top-notch restaurants to movie theaters to annual events, you choose the places and events that stood above the rest in 2008. Nominate your favorites in more than 60 categories by Sept. 27. Vote for the finalists starting Oct. 4.
From top-notch restaurants to movie theaters to annual events, you choose the places and events that stood above the rest in 2008. Nominate your favorites in more than 60 categories by Sept. 27. Vote for the finalists starting Oct. 4.
Editors' Choice: 30th Street Beer Bars
Welcome to San Diego, beer pilgrims! Now, fork over some gas money. Visiting the county's famed breweries and pubs, you'll rack up the miles. To see the county's breweries, such gas-guzzling gallivanting is unavoidable. But if you merely want to taste these brews and explore San Diego's vibrant beer culture, there's a cheaper and more fuel-efficient method. Simply explore -- by foot, car or the No. 2 bus -- 30th Street. The five-plus miles between Normal Heights and South Park offer nine stops with excellent beer and decent or better food. All aboard!
Welcome to San Diego, beer pilgrims! Now, fork over some gas money. Visiting the county's famed breweries and pubs, you'll rack up the miles. To see the county's breweries, such gas-guzzling gallivanting is unavoidable. But if you merely want to taste these brews and explore San Diego's vibrant beer culture, there's a cheaper and more fuel-efficient method. Simply explore -- by foot, car or the No. 2 bus -- 30th Street. The five-plus miles between Normal Heights and South Park offer nine stops with excellent beer and decent or better food. All aboard!
Editors' Choice: Bearable beach bars
Watching a sea of post-adolescent, puka-shell-flaunting, puffy-white-Osiris-shoes-wearing kids dance to "My Humps" invokes a searing fear in the stomachs of the 25-to-35 set. Proceed to these beach bars with less caution. Got suggestions? Email nightlife@signonsandiego.com.
Watching a sea of post-adolescent, puka-shell-flaunting, puffy-white-Osiris-shoes-wearing kids dance to "My Humps" invokes a searing fear in the stomachs of the 25-to-35 set. Proceed to these beach bars with less caution. Got suggestions? Email nightlife@signonsandiego.com.
Editors' Choice: Beer Pong
Throw a ping pong ball into someone's beer, and instead of slugging you and making you buy another round, he might aw-shucks, and take a swig -- blissfully aware that he's part of that age-old drinking game that's swept frat houses and pollinated alcohol with lint pieces across the nation. (Except in Pennsylvania and Virginia, where beer pong tables have been banned.)
Beer pong tournaments can yield some big prizes. "Top players have been known to rake in tens of thousands of dollars a year from competitions," writes TIME magazine. "Who says America's college grads lack marketable skills?"
Here's where can you show enthusiasm for the game "supposedly even Socrates played" (according to TIME).
Throw a ping pong ball into someone's beer, and instead of slugging you and making you buy another round, he might aw-shucks, and take a swig -- blissfully aware that he's part of that age-old drinking game that's swept frat houses and pollinated alcohol with lint pieces across the nation. (Except in Pennsylvania and Virginia, where beer pong tables have been banned.)
Beer pong tournaments can yield some big prizes. "Top players have been known to rake in tens of thousands of dollars a year from competitions," writes TIME magazine. "Who says America's college grads lack marketable skills?"
Here's where can you show enthusiasm for the game "supposedly even Socrates played" (according to TIME).
Editors' Choice: China a la carte
We've had Beijing on the brain ever since 2008. And you can keep that Olympic spirit burning through this wide-ranging offering of Chinese-related activities, found right here at home. Think of it as a local day planner, of dim sum* flavors and proportions. Click here to learn more about dim sum.
We've had Beijing on the brain ever since 2008. And you can keep that Olympic spirit burning through this wide-ranging offering of Chinese-related activities, found right here at home. Think of it as a local day planner, of dim sum* flavors and proportions. Click here to learn more about dim sum.
Editors' Choice: Downtown/Gaslamp Nightlife Standbys
Downtown and the Gaslamp have their share of nightlife options. One might call them San Diego's mecca for the after-dark crowd. The list of bars, clubs and venues goes on, but these are the standouts no tourist could miss.
Downtown and the Gaslamp have their share of nightlife options. One might call them San Diego's mecca for the after-dark crowd. The list of bars, clubs and venues goes on, but these are the standouts no tourist could miss.
Editors' Choice: Eats and Drinks Near the U.S. Open
You may be living and breathing golf during the tournament, but, unfortunately, you can't eat it. Here's a guide to eat and drinks nearby.
You may be living and breathing golf during the tournament, but, unfortunately, you can't eat it. Here's a guide to eat and drinks nearby.
Editors' Choice: Eats & Drinks Near Petco Park
During baseball season, or any time of year, East Village and surrounding neighborhoods have plenty of fish tacos, margaritas and tasty apps to prep you for a night out.
During baseball season, or any time of year, East Village and surrounding neighborhoods have plenty of fish tacos, margaritas and tasty apps to prep you for a night out.
Editors' Choice: Four of a Kind - Bloody Marys
They say you need four things to survive the game of life: a good doctor, a forgiving priest, a clever accountant and a trademark Bloody Mary recipe. Until you perfect your own, feel free to hobble along on the following crutches.
They say you need four things to survive the game of life: a good doctor, a forgiving priest, a clever accountant and a trademark Bloody Mary recipe. Until you perfect your own, feel free to hobble along on the following crutches.
