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…
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…
There is nothing like a good old American pizza parlor. These are the places you head to for birthday parties and after LIttle League games. One of the best in San Diego is Tony Pepperoni. WEBSITE: https://www.tonypepperonipizzeria.net/ There are actually two Tony Pepperoni locations in San Diego County (and one in Orange County). The original…
There is nothing like a good old American pizza parlor. These places may not have the fanciest pizza, but they are crowd pleasers. This is our list of San Diego’s Top 10 Pizza Parlors. Overview In our list of best pizza we divide places into four categories. Category number four is the Good Old American…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Detroit-style pizza has become one of my favorites in recent years. However, it is hard to find this pizza in San Diego. In 2019, we discovered Peter Harbison and his pop-up stand Angry Petes Pizza. Harbison is from Michigan and he definitely serves a great pizza. As it expands, Angry Petes Pizza will be one…
San Diego has a massive craft beer scene. New breweries pop-up at a dizzying place. One place that has a long running reputation is AleSmith Brewing Company. Their location in Miramar is one of the best breweries to visit in San Diego. WEBSITE: http://alesmith.com/ AleSmith opened in 1995 in a small location in Miramar. In…