Best Thai Food Near Me in San Diego

San Diego Thai

Updated October 2026: If you’re looking for the best Thai food near you in San Diego, here’s a list of 20+ restaurants I’d recommend. I’ve been eating Thai food around San Diego for years, and this guide highlights restaurants I’ve personally tried, from traditional Thai favorites to modern takes and vegetarian options.  I’ll be updating […]

Where to Eat on Convoy Street in San Diego

Where to eat on Convoy Street

Where to eat on Convoy Street in San Diego? Start with ramen, Korean fried chicken, dumplings, or sushi. Convoy Street is in the Convoy District of Kearny Mesa. It has Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese restaurants. This guide sorts them by cuisine and says what to order. Updated October 2026. This guide will be […]

Best Dishes at Din Tai Fung to Order

Best Dishes at Din Tai Fung to Order

Updated October 4, 2026. Prices and menu items checked against the current La Jolla menu: Best Dishes at Din Tai Fung I was hooked the first time I visited Din Tai Fung. I’m not sure if it was the open kitchen behind glass, where you can watch the staff fold dumplings. Or the line of […]

Quiz: How well do you know San Diego food?

San Diego Food Quiz

Think you’re a San Diego food expert? This San Diego Food Quiz puts your knowledge to the test with 10 questions about the dishes, restaurants, food history and traditions that make San Diego’s food scene unique. Some are easy, but a few might surprise even longtime locals. It only takes about 15 seconds, so let’s […]

Best Brunch San Diego: 35 Places To Try

best brunch San Diego

Finding the best brunch San Diego has to offer means there’s a lot more to choose from than pancakes and mimosas. This guide rounds up more than 30 of my favorite places for a great weekend brunch across San Diego County. I’ll be updating it regularly. Add your email to stay updated. Best Brunch San […]

The Best Sushi Restaurants in San Diego

best sushi restaurants in san diego

Finding San Diego’s Best Sushi Updated September 2026: When it comes to creating a list of the best sushi restaurants in San Diego, everyone has a personal favorite.  If you are craving sashimi, rolls, or crudo, San Diego has world-class sushi.  I’ve baited the hook and reeled in the best sushi catches. This list is […]

17 Best La Jolla Restaurants to Try in 2026

Dinner at The Marine Room

Updated September 2026. There is no shortage of great La Jolla restaurants, especially in the downtown area.  I love the eclectic mix of restaurants, from upscale dining with ocean views to charming neighborhood spots and cozy cafes.  If you’ve ever followed a 5-star Yelp review and ended up having a bad meal, I can relate. […]

55 Years of Tom Ham’s Lighthouse History

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse History

To understand Tom Ham’s Lighthouse history, look back to January 1971. A vintage newspaper clipping from that time shows Tom Ham standing outside his soon-to-open restaurant on Harbor Island. The article described the 20,000-square-foot restaurant as another waterfront landmark in San Diego, just a few hundred yards by water from his already-famous Bali Hai on […]

Best Apps for Food Lovers: 23 Foodie Apps

Best Apps for Food Lovers

Whether I am researching restaurants for my blog, planning a weekend getaway, or trying to remember an amazing meal I had months ago, there are a handful of apps I rely on constantly. The best apps for food lovers make dining out easier, help you discover hidden gems, save money, organize recipes, and even improve […]

Rooted in Flame Live-Fire Dinner at Temecula Creek Inn

Rooted In Flame

Rooted in Flame at Temecula Creek Inn is a stunning dining experience where dinner becomes part cooking demonstration, part wine country experience, and part evening around the fire.  Held in the Chef’s Garden at Corkfire Kitchen, this intimate dinner puts you right in front of the action. The table seats up to 20, with live […]

How well do you know San Diego food?

Think you’re a San Diego food expert? Put your knowledge to the test with 10 questions!