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CBS 8 Brewing Local: Pure Project Brewing
This week, CBS 8 Anchor Neda Iranpour invites two guests into the studio to talk about a collaboration that’s big on hops and heart. Watch as Pure Project Brewing co-founder Mat Robar discusses Baja Breach, a just-released West Coast IPA, proceeds from which will be donated to WILDCOAST to support its conservation of gray whales in Baja California. Diving deeper into those efforts is that Del Mar-based nonprofit’s Associate Director, Anne Middleton. Whether you’re into the good work being done by brewers or eco-conscious organizations, this episode has a lot to offer.
foodieandwine.com
Carne Asada Burritos (San Diego Style)
I was born and raised in San Diego, where carne asada burritos are practically their own food group. This is the meat, guacamole and salsa fresca version served at local taco shops. The foundation for all my carne asada recipes is this carne asada using a taqueria-style marinade. If you’ve...
whatnow.com
FiveO3 Pupusas Eyes Fashion Valley Location
A family-owned Salvadoran food business founded in 2018 is preparing to expand in San Diego. According to FiveO3 Pupusas’ website, its location at 7007 Friars Road is listed as “In Transition,” with further updates to come. Founded by the Pinto-Ramirez family and led by Tito Pinto, FiveO3...
Coast News
Stone founders save Escondido brewery from closure
ESCONDIDO — Stone Brewing’s founders have stepped in to save the 57,000-square-foot Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens from permanent closure, with plans to reopen the sprawling Escondido property under a new name. The popular restaurant and brewery was scheduled to serve its final guests Nov. 13. While...
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Gaslamp's Coyote Ugly Space Becomes $1.5M Western Saloon Next Year
A $1.5 million project is planned for the space once occupied by Coyote Ugly inside San Diego's historic Keating Building, where Copper Cowboy — a Western-themed restaurant, live music saloon and bespoke hat shop — is slated to open at 820 Fifth Avenue in January 2027. The project...
San Diego Channel
Stone Brewing founders to reopen Escondido restaurant under a new name, independent of the brand
ESCONDIDO (KGTV) — The founders of Stone Brewing are reopening their Escondido restaurant under a new name, independent of the Stone Brewing brand. Greg Koch and his business partner Steve Wagner plan to reopen the Escondido restaurant under a new name, separate from the brand they built. Koch, one of the original founders of Stone Brewing — a local beer company that has been operating in San Diego County for decades — says he's excited to keep the restaurant in Escondido.
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This landmark California brewery was slated for closure: Instead it’s returning to its roots
“The legacy will continue,” Koch announced on Instagram. “Steve Wagner and I are taking over the restaurant and gardens at 1999 Citracado Parkway in Escondido and carrying them forward as an independent restaurant under a new name.”. The news allayed the worries of beer fans who mourned the...
sandiegobeer.news
printandpromomarketing.com
Promo Insiders: Crafting a Tequila Powerhouse With Juan Jose Sánchez
Creativity, determination and a passion for craft spirits propelled Clase Azul México from a dream to a reality. Juan Jose Sánchez, co-founder of the premium tequila company and a keynote speaker at the 2026 ASI Power Summit, successfully built the brand with discipline and a vision; Sánchez had long appreciated the art of tequila production in his native country of Mexico. In the beginning, he spent long hours both at his full-time job in corporate America as well as building the Clase Azul brand on the side, which has come to be known for its distinctive bottles.
sandiegobeer.news
San Diego’s tribal-owned brewery has closed
In 2017, witnessing the craft-beer boom taking place throughout San Diego County, the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians made the bold decision to step into that vibrant industry, installing a state-of-the-art brewery and luxe taproom at Harrah’s Resort SoCal. Located on tribal land in Valley Center (or “Funner, California” as it is commercially known) that resort was originally the only place where the beers of what was originally known as SR76 Beer Works were available.
The US Sun
Yard House and Cheesecake Factory diners will have to walk 25 feet away from restaurants under new ban
YARD HOUSE and Cheesecake Factory diners in a US state will soon have to walk 25 feet away from the restaurants under a new ban. City council officials have voted to introduce the rules, which will affect those eating in outdoor patio areas. The smoking and vaping ban is being...
91x.com
A Second Round for Gravity Heights: A New Mission Valley Location
Today, the BFB crew enjoys a pair of beers from the brewery located closest to the 91X studios. That six-year-old brewpub goes by the name Gravity Heights. If you’re like most people, you’re wondering what that moniker means. After listening to this week’s segment and Brewmaster Paul’s breakdown of some professional brewing terms, you’ll wonder no more. Nor will you have to contemplate whether or not Gravity Heights’ Rice Cold Lager or Bavarian Heights Oktoberfest-style Festbier are tasty. Spoiler Alert: They are! Of course, that’s no surprise coming from a quality spot with beer and food that are so good they spawned a second location in Mission Valley. Sit back, press play and get to know 91X’s local beermaker.
Valley Roadrunner
Escondido Times-Advocate
Stone’s former CEO Greg Koch talks about plans for bistro
The news hit Escondido Wednesday, October 14 that the founders of Stone Brewing Co., Greg Koch and Steve Wagner will reopen the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens Escondido in November as something new and different—although obviously with the flair of the original. I was able to contact Greg Koch for a short exclusive about he and Wagner’s plans […] The post Stone’s former CEO Greg Koch talks about plans for bistro first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate .