The family recipes hail from Puerto Nuevo, which means freshly baked tortillas, slow cooked frijoles and steamed lobsters weighing in at nearly two pounds.
Go here on Mondays for 'Industry Night'--always a celebrity surprise guest performer. Read more.
A festive, high-energy mood prevails amid crafty pizzas, polenta boards served with daily ragouts and familiar Italian foods stamped with modern twists. Bar and communal dining is also available.
If you're in need of some pampering, you'll find it here with top-floor city views, sautéed foie gras on brioche and helium-light Maine lobster strudel.
Frankly, we're obsessed with the dark and sexy leather goods (wallets, belts, card holders) of S.D.'s own Edison Manufacturing Co. [ESSENTIAL S.D. SHOPS] Read more.
We love the wavy wall of lights inside and the zippy sauce choices for our steaks. There are also plenty of seafood options and lots of well-heeled single folks that encroach after sunset.
Mimi & Red (named after owners Michelle + titian-haired Rhonda) keeps customers updated on new arrivals via its Facebook page--especially since popular styles sell out in days. [ESSENTIAL S.D. SHOPS] Read more.
Facilities include: Power-lift and Hammer Strength equipment, resistance machines, a nutrition area, warm-up track, aquatic therapy and student lounge.
Skip the sugar headache and order a fresh-squeezed margarita to go with your carne asada fries. 1/2 off apps and drinks from 3-7 p.m., plus late night happy hour kicks off at 10 p.m.
Prepare for a Polynesian daze after drinking the high-octane Mai Tais. Stability is regained with dishes like kalua pork, pesto-cursted halibut and roasted chicken breast with fennel vinaigrette.
Built in 2006 by a group of older women volunteers, the poetry bench shaped like an imaginary animal is a magical pace to relax, read or deposit poems, prayers, manifestos or wishes. Enjoy!
Don't miss their downtown Sing/Dance/Crawl bar crawls, hosted on major holiday weekends throughout the year.
The gals at Divine Madman Coffee have great grinds. They're really happy to help you find a coffee that's just right for you. Organically grown! Read more.
If you're combing the Gaslamp for Sunday brunch, this hopping night spot does Mexican magic with eggs beginning at 10 A.M.
If you've got a strong stomach, order the Pickle Back. If not, order the "H"--a refreshing blend of gin, cucumber and St. Germaine. Read more.
Quality Social throws a good social media meet-up. They hosted the San Diego Social Media Day 2010 event and their pickleback shots were quite the talk of the Twitter stream. - Callan Green
We go to Serendipity for the desserts only. They have the best Frozen Hot Chocolate. For real! -Jill Zarin, Real Housewives of New York City
