Bite Modern California Bistro & Wine Bar showcases purer versions of celebrated chef Chris Walsh’s classic dishes.

By Robin Kleven Dishon

Vigilucci’s dips its toe in La Jolla waters, and local chocolatiers delight with creative cocoa iterations.

By David Nelson

Miami meets San Francisco in Currant’s urban-chic restaurant and lounge.

By Valerie Jennison

Sampling Ferrari-Carano’s 2005 Siena Red Wine and Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel.

By Brett Anderson

The city attorney as media magnet; San Diego for singles; and Fierstein fires back.

The author looks to the future with dread——and hope——after losing his Mount Soledad home in last month’s landslide.

By Don Braunagel

Fishy business at Escondido’s Lake Dixon; a birder’s paradise in Carlsbad; and Reef’s flask-in-a-flip-flop.

By Thomas K. Arnold

Looking at both sides of our sobering story on Crawford High.

Echoes of school pride from the halls of Crawford High; a second opinion on our Top Docs list.

The San Diego Wine & Food Festival is a hearty party for the palate. Plus: a local musician’s journey from seminary to stage; Beyoncé’s boogie through town.

By Julia Beeson

Jazz musician Jeannie Cheatham has brought on the good times for 75 years.

By Phyllis DeBlanche

Neighborhood House Association president and CEO Rudy Johnson fires back at NHA’s biggest critics.

Find out what the author has in common——unfortunately——with one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

By Ron Donoho | Illustration by Darren Thompson

An inspirational new way of looking at the invention process may lead San Diegans to bigger, better ideas.

By Rich Acello

Migrate Home’s couture with a conscience; rock-inspired jewelry.

By Heather Eubanks

Monte Carlo moves to Morroco; Malashock crowns its dancing queens; and Country Friends host a sartorial standout.

By Julia Beeson

Toyota’s hulking Crew Max keeps on truckin’.

By Laura Byrd

There’ll be a hot time in the old town Nov. 3 and 4 as our finest local classical ballet company launches its 15th season.

By DAVID GREGSON

Bold and beautiful new works by local pens; a fiery start for San Diego Ballet; and an invitation to run your turkey off.

By Julia Beeson & Phyllis DeBlanche

La Mesa native Rick Najera returns to the Rep to celebrate his Sweet 15.

By Don Braunagel

The real Van Halen is back with frontman David Lee Roth.

By Jamie Reno

The next wave of John Waters arrives at La Jolla Playhouse; a new “whirled” view is unveiled in the ArtPower! lineup; and a legendary comic mind headlines the Jewish Book Fair.

By Julia Beeson & Phyllis DeBlanche

Hawai'i's stunning setting is a clear draw for all travelers: the sapphire-blue Pacific, the verdant green mountains and a landscape that sets the stage for the perfect tropical vacation.