Zanzibar Café is no stranger to the lounging locals in Pacific Beach. After a long stroll on the boardwalk or a relaxing afternoon of boutique shopping, little compares to a signature coffee drink, fresh salad, and dangerous piece of pie on the open-air patio of Zanzibar Café. Zanzibar now launches a second café locale with a new nightlife twist, set in the quaint and unpredictable downtown community of East Village. . .

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Café One Three is a Hillcrest neighborhood bistro that engages a county-wide clientele with none other than cuisine fusion, interior design, garden exterior, and cooking classes. So, despite the seemingly fixed restaurant recipe, what is the key ingredient that makes Café One Three rise above the rest? To discover what makes Café One Three one of the top neighborhood restaurants in San Diego, we dug deep from foundation past to plans forward. . .

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While parts of Europe may be hard-pressed to find a pub with decent food, Normal Heights' newest inhabitants are San Diego's golden ticket to gourmet. Just a few doors down from Adams on 30th, Jayne's Gastropub brings a breath of fresh air -- and a whiff of something delectable -- to the fringes of Normal Heights, San Diego's most up-and-coming neighborhood. . .

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For years, the 5th Avenue strip in Banker's Hill has housed office buildings and quaint casual lunch-stops for businessmen and women on the go. But what about hard working professionals that deserve a whole hour for lunch? Or, innovative professionals who prefer to close deals over an evening of fine dining? August presents the latest addition to 5th Avenue in San Diego: Avenue 5, an upscale neighborhood eatery in Banker's Hill. . .

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Every Sunday this August, San Diego restaurant Arterra's new outdoor lounge, atop the Marriott hotel in Carmel Valley (southeast of Del Mar), hosts San Diego's most exclusive pool party. Arterra's Sunday BBQ attracts a young, hipster crowd, cooling off after a long weekend of partying at Downtown San Diego clubs in the Marriott's glistening, turquoise pool while listening to the funky blues of the Lenny "Fuzzy" Rankins Band. Hangovers are hidden behind oversized designer shades and quickly f...

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The Olde City Grill recently opened its doors with the goal to bring a piece of Philadelphia to Pacific Beach. Born and raised in Philadelphia, the owners, Kenny Casciato, Zach Cotler, and Chris Kelly established themselves in the San Diego restaurant business with the popular Sunset Italian Ice shop in Mission Beach. Their latest venture in the San Diego restaurant scene, Olde City Grill, is an opportunity for the threesome to share their home with San Diego. . .

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As July quickly approaches, San Diego culture focuses on one epic annual: the Del Mar Thoroughbred Racing Season. DiscoverSD.com’s quest for the best restaurant for post-track dining ends at Market Restaurant and Bar. Formerly Blackhorse Grille, Market is the optimal Del Mar dining destination for intimate dinners and large celebrations. . .

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If you’ve visited Pacific Beach recently, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the construction of the newest addition to the seaside dining and nightlife scene: Firehouse American Eatery and Lounge. Rumors of waitresses in red suspenders, bartenders in yellow jackets, and a bi-hourly rescue simulation are spreading like wildfire through Pacific Beach. To set these rumors straight, DiscoverSD.com stopped by Firehouse for an exclusive tour and interview...

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