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07/29/2026

R O O F T O P /// views, ocean air, and a menu that actually delivers

is an open-air rooftop restaurant on PCH where you can watch the waves hit the pier while you eat. The American classics and crafted cocktails make it just as much about the food as the view.

What to order:
๐Ÿฅฅ Peruvian Ceviche: shrimp and mahi mahi with red onions, basil, cilantro, Fresno chilis, coconut milk, avocado, and tortilla chips.

๐Ÿ‘ Grilled Peach Shrimp Salad: mixed greens, bacon, torn croutons, grilled shrimp and peaches topped with burrata and peach balsamic dressing.

๐Ÿฅฉ Chimichurri Steak Sandwich: flat iron with jalapeรฑo roasted aioli, roasted bell pepper, sweet fried onions, chimichurri on a baguette with fries.

๐Ÿ— Peri-Peri Chicken: roasted with garlic lemon potatoes and a tomato and cucumber salad.

๐Ÿน Blueberry Watermelon Margarita: Lunazul Blanco, blueberry syrup, fresh watermelon, and lime juice.

๐Ÿ“ Summer Sangria: Rigby Vodka, Angeline Sauvignon Blanc, Peach Liqueur, Triple Sec, strawberry, orange, lemon, and basil topped with blood orange soda.

๐Ÿฅญ Mango Con Chile: Planteray Dark and Pineapple Rum, mango-coconut puree, pineapple, orange, and fresh lemon juice.

๐ŸŒธ Fleur Your Imagination: Bombay Sapphire Gin, Tempus Fugit Liqueur de Violettes, peach puree, and fresh lemon juice.

๐Ÿซ Ube Cheesecake: because you're not leaving without dessert

๐Ÿ“ Jolie, 300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 220, Huntington Beach

07/29/2026

W A I T /// this burger is made of rice?

in North Park swapped the bread for crispy, panko-coated rice buns and turned pokฤ“ into a handheld burger. The buns are air-fried until golden and stacked with krab salad, carrots, seaweed salad, green onions, and avocado, with a ponzu and sriracha mayo drizzle, and you choose fresh salmon or ahi tuna.

Here's why it works:
๐Ÿš The bun: air-fried rice coated in golden panko, crispy outside, soft in the middle.
๐Ÿฆ€ The base: creamy krab salad layered right on top.
๐Ÿฅ‘ The stack: shredded carrots, seaweed salad, green onions, and fresh avocado for crunch.
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ The sauce: ponzu and sriracha mayo, drizzled over the whole thing.
๐ŸŸ The choice: fresh salmon or ahi tuna, whichever you're craving.

๐Ÿ“ Blue Poke, 2885 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
Daily, 11 AM to 9 PM

07/28/2026

S E V E N /// food deals in San Diego that are actually worth it.

A roundup of the best budget-friendly eats across the city, from 69ยข tacos to a $35 all-you-can-eat feast. Every spot on this list punches above its price tag.

The ones worth it:
๐Ÿ” : a $10 Thai Sticky Rice Burger that earns every cent.

๐ŸŒฎ : 69ยข tacos every Tuesday and Friday, all day.

๐Ÿฅฉ : an $8 grass-fed smash burger cooked in 100% beef tallow.

๐Ÿ : pasta bowls starting at $8 every Tuesday night.

๐ŸฅŸ : all-you-can-eat dumplings and more for $35.

๐Ÿฆ : soft-serve cones starting at $2.50.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ : a $20 Adult Happy Meal during one of the city's best happy hours.

Save this one. Seven spots, zero excuses to overpay for a meal in San Diego.

07/28/2026

M A N G O /// sticky rice soft serve exists, and it's in Pacific Beach.

just opened in Pacific Beach, bringing Thai-inspired desserts to a corner of San Diego that didn't have them before. Their Mango Sticky Rice Soft Serve turns the classic Thai dessert into a creamy, scoopable version that's hard to find anywhere else in the city.

What to order:
๐Ÿฆ Thai-inspired soft serve: a coconut-forward base that's smooth, rich, and not like anything else on Mission Blvd.
๐Ÿฅญ Sweet mango topping: ripe fruit piled over the top for that classic mango sticky rice flavor.
๐Ÿš Sticky rice: warm and chewy, folded in for the texture that makes the dessert.

๐Ÿ“ Coconut Girl, 4636 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
M-F 4 to 9 pm, Sat and Sun 12 to 9 pm

07/26/2026

S T I C K Y /// rice buns are replacing everything you know about burgers

has been serving Thai-inspired burgers out of San Diego since 2012, and their signature move is swapping the bun for crispy, chewy pressed sticky rice. The Spicy Pad Krapow Pork Burger is the one to get, and somehow that rice holds together better than most bread ever could.

The reason it's everywhere:

๐Ÿš Sticky rice bun: pressed into a crispy, chewy shell that actually keeps its shape through every bite.
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Spicy Pad Krapow Pork Burger: bold Thai basil pork flavors packed into one of the most distinct burgers in San Diego, and it's only $10.

๐Ÿ“ Thai Burger Company, 3280 Main St, San Diego, CA 92113
Thursday to Wednesday: 10 AM to 9 PM, Saturday and Sunday: 12 to 9 PM

07/26/2026

H E A R D /// these are the best biscuits in San Diego...

The blueberry biscuit sandwich at Rise Biscuits is the kind of thing people drive across town for. This summer, they're also running a peach biscuit that's only around for six weeks, and it's exactly as good as it sounds.

The ones worth trying:

๐Ÿซ Sausage, Egg & Cheese on a Blueberry Biscuit: savory and sweet in the same bite, with a biscuit that's flaky enough to make you rethink every other breakfast sandwich you've had.

๐Ÿ‘ Peach Biscuit (summer seasonal, six weeks only): soft, fruit-forward, and gone before you're ready, so don't wait on this one.

๐Ÿ“ Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken, 6364 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Daily 7 AMโ€“2 PM

๐ŸŽฅ Blakely McEvoy

E I G H T /// reasons this San Diego neighborhood has always been a destination, and now it's where you can actually liv...
07/24/2026

E I G H T /// reasons this San Diego neighborhood has always been a destination, and now it's where you can actually live.

Alexan Camillia SD is a brand-new luxury apartment community on Convoy Street, where the amenities read more like a resort than a rental. Studios, 1-bedrooms, and 2-bedrooms, all with 9-foot ceilings, quartz countertops, Italian shaker cabinetry, and Nest thermostats.

The short list:

๐ŸŠ Hibiscus and Magnolia pool retreats: dual open-air decks with sun-splashed pools, spas, cabanas, an outdoor grill, pizza oven, and a fireside gathering space.

๐ŸŒน Rose Lounge and Deck: a rooftop lounge with a culinary kitchenette, entertaining island, and panoramic views of the city at night.

๐ŸŽฑ Lotus Lounge: a posh poolside retreat with a full kitchen and bar, billiard table, banquette seating, and a 4-screen video wall.

๐Ÿ’ช Dandelion Fitness Studio: Life Fitness cardio and strength equipment plus an outdoor rig with TRX, a heavy bag, plyo boxes, a tire flip, and a weighted sled.

๐Ÿ’ป Sakura Lounge, Jasmine and Bamboo conference rooms, and Orchid and Azalea collaborative workspaces: every format of getting work done, without leaving the building.

๐Ÿพ Paws & Relax dog lounge, the Barkyard outdoor dog run, and the Pawsh Wash pet spa: a full setup for the dog who also has standards.

๐Ÿœ The Convoy District at your door: one of the largest Pan-Asian business districts in the country, with 200+ restaurants, ramen until 1am, boba, karaoke, and a Night Market.

๐Ÿ  Gourmet kitchens with Samsung stainless steel appliances, full-size in-unit washer and dryer, keyless entry, and 1 Gig internet: the apartment itself does the heavy lifting.

๐Ÿ“ Alexan Camellia, 4888 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111

๐ŸŽฅ Blakely McEvoy

07/21/2026

M I N I /// golf just got a serious upgrade

Salty Turf is a vintage surf-inspired mini golf course in San Clemente where the bar energy hits harder than the course. Two full 18-hole layouts, a vintage trailer bar, and drinks that show up via QR code before you even finish the hole.

Our must-do's when you visit:

โ›ณ Local Surf Course: 18 holes built around San Clemente surf culture, with the kind of aesthetic that makes you stop and look around mid-putt.

๐ŸŒ World Holes Course: 18 holes modeled after the most iconic golf holes on the planet, for when you want to feel fancy while losing to your 8-year-old.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Order drinks from the course: scan the QR code on any hole and a beer finds you. No pausing, no losing your spot.

๐Ÿฅค Dirty sodas: the chef-driven menu puts real thought into the non-alcoholic side, and these are the move.

๐ŸŒญ Chef-driven food: hot dogs and a full menu that punches above what you'd expect from a mini golf spot.

๐Ÿบ Vintage trailer bar: the anchor of the whole space, equal parts functional and worth photographing.

๐Ÿ“ Salty Turf, 983 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92673
Open daily 10 AM to 10 PM

๐ŸŽฅ Tani

07/21/2026

M O N D A Y S /// are now the cheapest night in the priciest zip code.

is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Newport Beach, and every Monday it runs the kind of deal that makes every other night feel overpriced. $2 oysters and $13 coupe cocktails, all night long.

The ones worth it:
๐Ÿฆช $2 oysters on the half shell: served with mignonette, cocktail sauce, and lemon, minimum of six, no complaints.
๐Ÿธ $13 coupe cocktails: full-price presentation at a fraction of the cost, available from open to close.

๐Ÿ“ A's Crystal Cove, 7864 East Coast Hwy, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Monday: 4:30โ€“10 PM

07/19/2026

V I S I T E D /// the Orange County cafรฉ everyone's been talking about, now in San Diego.

Coffee Dose Cafe brings bold branding and house-made specialty drinks to Encinitas, where specialty coffee feels more like a good time than a serious affair. The brunch menu hits just as hard as the drinks.

Here's why everyone's obsessed:
โ˜• The drinks are built different: house-made syrups, sweet creams, and unexpected flavor combos make every order feel like a discovery.
๐ŸŒ Bananarama: brown sugar latte with espresso or matcha, whole milk, and housemade banana sweet cream
๐Ÿ’™ The Valley Girl: espresso or matcha, oat milk, blueberry marshmallow syrup, and blue marshmallow sweet cream

The food keeps up: the menu runs from snacky starters to full plates worth sitting down for.
๐Ÿฅš Devilish Eggs: farm fresh deviled eggs with crispy bacon, smoked paprika, and chives
๐Ÿฅ” Baby Latkes: potato fritters with spiced apple sauce, chive sour cream, yuzu marmalade, salmon caviar, and fresh dill
๐Ÿฅฉ Steak & Eggs: 6 oz. marinated flat iron steak, two sunny side up eggs, chimichurri, and sourdough toast
๐Ÿฅ— Chopped Medi-cine: sweet gem lettuce, garbanzos, fennel, cucumber, dates, feta, and lemon tahini dressing
๐Ÿ” Dose Delux: charbroiled half-pound wagyu patty, raclette cheese, caramelized onions, and roasted garlic aioli on a seeded brioche bun
๐Ÿ— Crispy Bird: buttermilk fried chicken, slaw, pickled fresnos, and drip sauce on a seeded brioche bun

๐Ÿ“ Coffee Dose, 162 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
Open daily 7 AM to 5 PM

๐ŸŽฅ Blakely McEvoy

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