San Diego

Richard Blais’ goes bicoastal with Juniper & Ivy

As Blais describes it "Juniper and Ivy offers Refined American Food with Left Coast Edge". The menu is a collection of 'snacks', 'raw', 'small plates', 'pasta', 'toast', and 'plates'. This makes it fun and easy to try multiple dishes and share with a group. The restaurant itself is an old textile warehouse. They left many... read more

Brian Malarkey’s Searsucker

This is the original of the now 3 Searsucker locations (San Diego, Del Mar, and Austin) and Malarkey also has sister restaurant Herringbone (LA & La Jolla). Opened in 2010, Malarkey's vision was to create the "New American Classic" through gourmet cuisine and a casual atmosphere. The ever-evolving menu has a strong focus on the... read more

Cucina Urbana: California Inspired Italian

A rustic yet modern Italian eatery in the Bankers Hill district of San Diego, Cucina Urbana is a must-stop amid hand-full's of other Italian joints. One of our favorite features is the wines; you pay retail (or below retail according to our research) and then a minimal corkage fee. At these prices it's worth grabbing... read more

Ironside Fish & Oyster

Situated on India Street right in the heart of an impressive Little Italy, sits Ironside Fish & Oyster. The interior is fun and eclectic, decked out in tile, copper, and a bevy of collectibles reminiscent of classic seafarers. The large bar display is the focal point of the restaurant along with the partial open kitchen... read more