Coco Maya, a Grind & Prosper Hospitality Group concept, has just opened in Little Italy, San Diego. The new dining destination serves up fresh Latin-Caribbean fare with elements of ocean and smoke in each bite.
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Winery of the Week: Cakebread Cellars
With a name like Cakebread Cellars, many Napa novices mistakenly assume the iconic winery is home to primarily oaky Chardonnays with big notes of butter and toasted brioche. Cakey, bready wines. The assumption could not be further from the truth.
Madi Now Open in San Diego
From the creative minds behind San Diego’s Madison on Park comes a new, retro-chic spot, Madi. This fresh dining destination offers vibrant cuisine where playful Mediterranean flavors meet West Coast ingredients.
Zama Coming to Gaslamp Quarter
Zama, a tropical escape serving up Latin American cuisine with a twist, is set to open at Gaslamp Quarter in September. The new eatery is brought to San Diego by the restaurant group known for RustiCucina and Breakfast & Bubbles.
Most Aesthetic Coffee Shops in Los Angeles
Los Angeles has more than a few coffee shops that have just as many memorable espresso drinks as they do Instagrammable corners and facades. Here are a few of L.A.’s most aesthetic coffee shops to explore and snap a picture in front of.
Restaurant of the Week: JUTE at westdrift Manhattan Beach
When you’re looking to get away from it all, take a seat at JUTE inside westdrift Manhattan Beach and enjoy getting off the grid for a while with its creative dishes and communal-focused dining experience.
Sushi Taisho Opens in Carlsbad
Let the good times roll at the newly remodeled beachside sushi bar, Sushi Taisho, located in the heart of Carlsbad Village. Enjoy tapas-inspired twists on Japanese cuisine and share sake flights with friends while perched above the Pacific Ocean.
Restaurant of the Week: Greens San Francisco
Greens San Francisco, a restaurant known for “celebrating vegetables,” spares no flavor and leaves no stomach empty with its fully vegetarian menu that’s ever changing through the seasons, depending on California’s rich harvests.
23 California Red Wines to Try
While white wine had its moment in the earlier this month, it is all about the darker juice as National Red Wine Day approaches on August 28. Looking for a great bottle of red to uncork for the occasion? Here are several versatile varietals from across California.
Restaurant of the Week: Benny Boy Brewing
Something special is brewing in Los Angeles’ Lincoln Heights neighborhood. In a city with competition that’s as infamous as its traffic, Benny Boy Brewing is already gaining an impressive fan base after less than a year on tap.