For some, beer means a Steinlager keg or a cold can of Coors. But what a Grand Cru Burgundy is to a Sutter Home Merlot, Unibroue beer is to Budweiser: it is far superior to its tasteless cousins. These beers are worth designing a meal for, and The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla rises to the challenge with a series of Unibroue Beermaker Dinners. . .

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Café Coyote in Old Town is now the second official tequila house in the nation, due to the collection of over 110 premium tequilas. A crucial element of Café Coyote's new acclaim is Mario Marquez, Café Coyote's tequila ambassador. . .

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Ultra-hip yet minimalistic frozen yogurt in San Diego? I'd heard the hype. I'd been told of women milling around outside the frozen yogurt shops, waiting for them to open. There were reports of college co-eds running down the streets of Pacific Beach minutes before closing time to get their fix. Pinkberry, the apparent mothership and fountainhead for this modern frozen yogurt phenomenon, is set to open soon in Hillcrest. Before I reserved my place in line for the grand opening, I decided to ...

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Enter a mystical Asian-inspired world where food isn't just a meal, but an artistic performance. For the past seven years, Zenbu Sushi has been regarded as one of the finest La Jolla restaurants for Japanese cuisine. And once you enter the dim lit dining room and taste the fresh, elegant offering, you'll surely understand why. Discover the San Diego restaurant pick of the week from Zenbu Sushi in La Jolla. . .

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Initially, the buzz around the Gaslamp Strip Club centered on the name. Before the restaurant opened, a billboard was posted off the 163 freeway, asking “What’s your beef with the San Diego Strip Club?” General Manager James Stephenson laughs when recalling the plethora of phone calls about the billboard, some concerned, some irate. . .

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Tired of counting calories when you shop and cook? Tired of shopping and cooking altogether? Even worse, tired of riding the Starbucks rollercoaster to keep your energy levels up throughout the workday? A new Carmel Valley-based business called Optimal Nutrition, Inc., may be just the service for you. . .

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In just one year, Lei Lounge seems to have found its niche. Unique culinary and potable offerings, plus a classy-cool environment, make Lei Lounge an example of the culture and creativity that abounds in up-and-coming University Heights. . .

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For a romantic twist on the old dinner-and-a-movie routine, try one of these San Diego establishments that specialize in the best course of the day: dessert! Your date will thank you, even if your waistline won’t. . .

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