In 2017, San Diego welcomed its first-ever USDA certified organic operation when Protector Brewery opened in Miramar. Former Navy SEAL Sean Haggerty worked with fellow sea, air, and land vets to brew up his business.
Brew & Improved Hospitality powerhouses venture into the brewing business Posted on October 15, 2018 Beer is big business in San Diego. The latest proof comes courtesy of three highly successful local restaurant groups wading into the brewing industry. Those legends of hospitality range from burger barons to seafood savants to restaurant royalty, and each sees…
Room with a Brew: Viewpoint Brewing Company Posted on July 6, 2017 Craft beer has already had a transformative impact on communities throughout San Diego County. Del Mar residents are about to experience their first taste of local beer and its many positive effects care of Viewpoint Brewing Company, opening this summer. A for-foodies-by-chefs brewpub…
Savoring the Seaside Posted on May 6, 2017 From Solana Beach north to Oceanside, coastal communities are teeming with both noteworthy and brand new dining options. Restaurants like our cover pick, Pacific Coast Grill in Cardiff, Leucadia’s hidden hotspot The Lanai, and the new Open House in Encinitas all operate with an appreciation of the…
Ho Ho Hops Posted: Dec. 1, 2016 Holiday beers have historically been designed to be big-bodied, full-flavored, high-alcohol quaffs to stave off winter chills while warming the cockles of one’s heart and aiding merry-making. In the San Diego coastal region, December temperatures have been known to drop to the 60s, but that’s hardly a polar…