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Alex Brinis, Giorgio Saturnino and Matt Power are the creative minds behind MRKT Space.<br/>

Elevated shopping, dining is in the bag at MRKT Space

International businessmen and friends Alex Brinis and Matt Power have curated a selection of high-quality foods, pantry items and great bites at MRKT Space, an upscale convenience store, cafe and...
Harland South Park is at 2953 Beech Street.<br/>

Harland Brewing opens South Park eatery, brewpub

San Diego’s Harland Brewing Co. is making itself at home in South Park with a brewpub, coffee house and restaurant, all under the same roof.“We want to open a family-friendly...
El Tianguis sells fresh, hand-rolled taquitos at three San Diego locations, including its newest outpost in Civita in Mission Valley.<br/><br/><br/>

Taquitos are the star at San Diego’s El Tianguis

This interview was translated from Spanish.Named after open-air markets in Mexico, El Tianguis is focusing on fresh to turn a Mexican fast-food staple into something special. The San Diego-based restaurant...
Tap Lighting sells more than 100 lines of vintage, antique and new lamps from its shop at 3690 Sixth Avenue in Hillcrest.<br/><br/>

Unique, long-time lamp shop shines in Hillcrest

Ensconced in a classic Craftsman house on Sixth Avenue in Hillcrest, Tap Lighting is a bright spot for people looking for lamps of all kinds — antique or new.The two-story...
Amy Truong and Lani Gobaleza are the cofounders of Paru Tea, which locations in Point Loma and La Jolla.<br/><br/>

PARU Tea offers warm blend of cultures, tradition

Steeped in a mix of cultures and traditions, San Diego-based PARU Tea is helping customers make daily tea rituals an easy, accessible practice with two locations in Point Loma and...
Alex Franklin is the craftsman-owner of Lark Design Co., a fabricator of furniture and other functional art.<br/><br/>

Build company brings striking designs to life

From inspiration to fabrication, Alex Franklin is bringing unique residential, retail and commercial designs to life through his company, Lark Design Co.Since attending Kearny High School,where he learned welding and...
Art Hub Makers is a collective of local artists and shop owners in a shared space at 2151 Logan Avenue, San Diego.<br/><br/>

Barrio Logan collective creates inclusive art community

Editor’s note: This interview was translated from Spanish.In Barrio Logan, a collective of local artists and shop owners are creating a diverse community filled with art, culture, and eclectic goods...
Tiago Carneiro is the founder of NOVO Brazil Brewing Co., now with fourth locations in San Diego.

Novo Brazil brinda por la expansion a Imperial Beach

Con un nombre que significa "nuevo" en portugués, la cervecería de inspiración brasileña Novo Brazil celebra su reciente expansión a Imperial Beach, su cuarto local en San Diego."Con nuestro plan...
Tiago Carneiro is the founder of NOVO Brazil Brewing Co., now with fourth locations in San Diego.

Novo Brazil toasts to Imperial Beach expansion

With its name meaning “new” in Portuguese, the Brazilian-inspired brewery Novo Brazil is celebrating its recent expansion into Imperial Beach, its fourth location in San Diego.“With our plan of being...
Lady M Confections, famous for its 20-layer crepe cakes, has 50 locations worldwide and recently opened its first shop in San Diego.<br/>

Luxury crepe cake boutique opens in UTC

A New York City luxury dessert shop has arrived in La Jolla’s Westfield UTC: Lady M Confections, where mille crêpes are the star of the show.“San Diego is just such...
Mike and Jessica Anderson are the owners of Lovesong Coffee and Market in North Park.<br/><br/>

Connection is music to the ears of Lovesong Coffee

There’s more than coffee brewing at Lovesong Coffee and Market in North Park, a space intended for pouring hand-crafted lattes and fostering loving human connections.“All of life is a love...
Victoria Schulte is the owner of Fingers Crossed Notebook Co.<br/><br/>

Notebook brand promotes making memories last

The owner of Fingers Crossed Co., a line of notebooks and journals based in Banker’s Hill, is encouraging people to embrace the new year and preserve special moments by putting...
Seventh House is a new tarot- and astrology-inspired restaurant that recently opened on University Avenue in North Park.<br/><br/>

Astrology-inspired restaurant opens in North Park

Seventh House, a new French-Baja California restaurant in North Park, is serving up mystical entertainment alongside its creative culinary fare.“Seventh House (has) tarot inspiration,” said co-owner Preston Cobb. “We wanted...
Dani Riggins owns Ultreya Coffee and Tea, named Business of the Year by the College Area Business District.<br/><br/>

College area coffee shop creates community

Ultreya Coffee and Tea on College Avenue is serving more than caffeine — it wants to be a safe space for all, wherever they’re at in life.“(‘Ultreya’ means) ‘I wish...
Everwild Designs has a new collection of pickelball jewelry, with 40 unique designs.

Everwild Designs has a hit with pickleball jewelry

Encinitas-based Everwild Designs has created a playful new jewelry collection for pickleball enthusiasts with a name that’s right on point: PickleBelle.Company CEO Irina Rachow, who designs Everwild’s jewelry with her...
Rice Love’s owners give a kilo of rice to a family in need for every tote or backpack the company makes.<br/><br/>

Carlsbad tote company helps fight hunger in India

Ending world hunger is part of the fabric of Rice Love, a Carlsbad-based company that creates eco-friendly backpacks and tote bags.Adhering to cruelty-free practices, Rice Love makes its unique products...
Temaki Bar: Handroll, Sushi, Sake is a new 38-seat sushi bar now open in Encinitas.<br/><br/>

New sushi and sake bar rolls into North County

Temaki Bar, a new handroll, sushi and sake t in Encinitas, is making a splash with its different approach to Japanese food, combining sushi and surf cultures.Created by Clique Hospitality,...
Barrio Donas in Clairemont Mesa blends classic Mexican flavors and American donuts to create unforgettable treats.<br/><br/>

La tienda de donas mexicoamericana continua creciendo

Barrio Donas, una panadería de Clairemont Mesa influenciada por las donas americanas y las conchas mexicanas, pronto estará rodando hacia National City y Old Town con su fusión de culturas...
Dr. April Segal and her team at Remedy Holistic Pharmacy on West Cedar Street in Little Italy.<br/><br/>

Woman-owned pharmacy brings new approach to wellness

Remedy Holistic Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy in Little Italy, offers a variety of traditional and holistic health treatments, but its most powerful tool may be personal: it's the way it...
Barrio Donas in Clairemont Mesa blends classic Mexican flavors and American donuts to create unforgettable treats.<br/><br/>

Mexican-American donut shop continues to rise

Barrio Donas, a Clairemont Mesa bakery influenced by American donuts and Mexican conchas, is soon rolling into National City and Old Town with its fusion of cultures and flavors.Jonathan Garcia...
Jenna Keil is the owner of Rad Habits Juice Co. in South Park.

SD juice bar owner loves sharing healthy habits

After years of living an unhealthy lifestyle in her 20s, Jenna Keil shifted her focus to clean eating and exercise, helping her shed 100 pounds. Juicing became one of the...
Charles Heineke, better known as ‘Chef Charlie,’ recently launched North County Cooking Classes in Escondido.<br/><br/>

Escondido cooking school serves up fun

A new cooking school in Escondido is helping people feel at home in the kitchen while having a great time, too.North County Cooking Classes is operated by Charles Heineke, better...
TravelStore employees are experienced professionals and seasoned travelers who focus on creating authentic travel experiences.<br/><br/>

TravelStore approach takes off with clients, employees

Travel can be exhilarating and life-changing, but planning a trip can also be stressful and time consuming, even for seasoned adventurers. TravelStore helps eliminate the hassle so clients can focus...
Sayra Godeniz is the owner and operator of Timbertoy Montessori, which recently opened in a new location in Linda Vista.

Bilingual Montessori school grows in Linda Vista

After five years of running a childcare program in her Eastlake home, Sayra Godinez is taking her business, Timbertoy Montessori, to a two-story building in Linda Vista.Godinez, a teacher who...
Cucina Migrante creates custom dining experiences that can be held at clients' homes or at its villa in Golden Hill.

European chefs whip up farm-to-fork experiences

When sco Bonsi and Adisa Ziric crossed paths at a Thanksgiving dinner in 2014, neither could have predicted they would one day open a cooking business together. A trip to...
Valmare Boutique sells stylish resort wear and other fashion pieces from its shop at 1840 Columbia Street.<br/><br/>

Sisters’ boutique makes splash in Little Italy

Girl-boss sister duo Marla Ivanna Encinas and Valentina Sicoli are creating a splash with Valmare Boutique in Little Italy. The two have made fashion, resort wear and now, skincare, more...
A booth at Sea Hive Marketplace in Oceanside

Sea Hive Marketplace puts modern twist on flea markets

Sea Hive Marketplace in Oceanside has doubled-down on the sustainable and aesthetic beauty of vintage goods. The 13,000 square-foot venue at 1555 South Coast Highway — which is celebrating its...
Lang Books is a new art bookstore in North Park, operating out of Swish Projects’ former gallery space on El Cajon Boulevard.<br/><br/>

Art bookstore opens in North Park gallery space

Swish Projects is turning the page on its gallery on El Cajon Boulevard in North Park, welcoming a collaborator who has converted the space into a new art bookstore called...
Christie Wang recently opened Ascend Pilates in Pacific Beach at 841 Turquoise Street.<br/><br/>

Pilates studio wants to inspire people to Ascend

Runner and fitness model Christie Wang discovered Pilates while living on the East Coast when she stumbled on a studio during a run. She started taking classes and fell in...
Inflate San Diego specializes in bounce houses that look beautiful.

Inflate San Diego pumps up beauty of bounce houses

For decades, bounce houses have been a fun but somewhat frumpy party staple, splattered in unattractive colors and themes. Inflate San Diego is flipping that idea on its head.“The days...
The courtyard — with its geometric tile floor, fireplace and comfortable seating — welcomes guests at The Monsaraz San Diego in Point Loma.

Monsaraz Hotel is right at home in Point Loma

Just a three-minute drive from San Diego International Airport, The Monsaraz San Diego in Point Loma is a blend of two worlds.Inspired by Portuguese influences and a West Coast aesthetic,...
Madi’s brunch specialties include blackberry and goat cheese pancakes and the Motor Bike cocktail with tequila, watermelon, ginger and lime.

Madi shakes up brunch scene in Normal Heights

Inspired by its sister restaurant, Madison on Park, Madi is making brunch the star of its Normal Heights menu, showcasing items like mimosas and waffle churro sticks every day of...
Kové, a hard yerba mate brewed in San Diego, has opened a tasting room in Miramar, its second in the region.<br/>

Kove unveils new tasting room in Miramar

San Diego has been home to breweries and brewpubs for decades and now a new craft beverage is creating a buzz.Kové, a new hard yerba mate brewed in San Diego,...
Part Time Lover is a new Japanese-inspired listening lounge now open in North Park.

Part Time Lover puts new spin on listening bars

Part Time Lover, a new Japanese-inspired listening bar in North Park, is turning the tables on the classic approach to listening bars. In Tokyo, the philosophy behind listening bars can...
A beautiful outdoor dining experience created by RendezVu Events

Pretty picnics just a start for RendezVu Events

While planning his 24th birthday two years ago, André Vu found himself in a rut. With businesses closed and indoor social gatherings on hold, the options were limited.Scrolling through social...
Folklorico dancers from the group "Tradition Mexicana USA" competed on stage in the Folklorico Festival during the Cinco de Mayo celebration on Sunday at Old Town.

Eventos del Cinco de Mayo en San Diego

SAN DIEGO — El Cinco de Mayo, una celebración que rebosa margaritas y tacos, es un día en el que la victoria de México sobre Francia en la Batalla de Puebla, el...
Folklorico dancers from the group "Tradition Mexicana USA" competed on stage in the Folklorico Festival during the Cinco de Mayo celebration on Sunday at Old Town.

Cinco de Mayo happenings in San Diego

SAN DIEGO — A celebration overflowing with margaritas and tacos, Cinco de Mayo is a day in which Mexico’s victory over at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, is...