San Diego Beer: Second Chance Beer Company

San Diego Beer: Second Chance Beer Company

The Second Chance Beer Company is an up-and-comer in the San Diego beer scene.  They are headquartered off-the-beaten track in the suburban neighborhood of Carmel Mountain Ranch.  However, their tasting room is one of the most attractive in San Diego. WEBSITE: https://www.secondchancebeer.com/   The Second Chance Beer Company opened in 2015.  They have been expanding…

San Diego Beer: Green Flash Brewing

San Diego Beer: Green Flash Brewing

Green Flash is one of San Diego’s premier craft breweries.  The company has made some effort to expand nationally.  However, its flagship location is its headquarters in Mira Mesa. WEBSITE: https://www.greenflashbrew.com/ Green Flash was established in 2002 in Vista, north of San Diego.  They moved to their current Mira Mesa headquarters in 2011.  This is…

San Diego’s Best Pizza: Pizzeria Bruno Napoletano

San Diego’s Best Pizza: Pizzeria Bruno Napoletano

San Diego today is filled with fancy pizza places that have imported wood ovens from Italy.  One of the first was Pizzeria Bruno Napoletano in the North Park/University Heights area.  After trying multiple new places, we revisited Pizzeria Bruno and found it is still one of the best. WEBSITE: http://pizzeriabrunosd.com/ Fun Diego Family is on…

San Diego’s Best Mexican Restaurants: JV’s Mexican Food

San Diego’s Best Mexican Restaurants: JV’s Mexican Food

JV’s Mexican Food is known for its huge servings and massive menu.  The food is pretty solid for a neighborhood Mexican restaurant.  With its location in the Moreno district by Old Town State Park, JV’s is actually a solid pick for tourists wanting to check out the true San Diego Mexican food scene. Type: Neighborhood…

San Diego’s Best Mexican Restaurants: Chuy’s Taco Shop

San Diego’s Best Mexican Restaurants: Chuy’s Taco Shop

Chuy’s Taco Shop near San Diego State has received rave reviews and national attention.  We were skeptical of the hype.  However, after several visits we are on board.  This is our overview of Chuy’s Taco Shop. Type: Taco Stands/Street Tacos Location: Rolando, near San Diego State Website: http://chuystacoshopsandiego.mybistro.online/ What to Order: Carne Asada, Carnitas, Chuy…

San Diego’s Best Cheesesteaks: Calozzi’s Cheesesteaks

San Diego’s Best Cheesesteaks: Calozzi’s Cheesesteaks

Fun Diego Family is on a search for the best Philadelphia Cheesesteak in the San Diego area.  Pacific Beach has become a hotspot with two prime cheesesteak vendors along Garnet, Steak N Fries, and Calozzi’s Cheesesteaks.  This is our review of Calozzi’s Cheesesteaks. UPDATE: in 2022 Calozzi’s closed its restaurant and announced plans to move…