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UCSD Guardian
Conquering the stage: UCSD’s Line Dancing Club rises from humble beginnings
Illuminated by bright lights and upbeat music, the best dance party at UC San Diego might just be tucked behind the Old Student Center. The Line Dancing Club’s colorful performances have rocked the Stage Room next to Shores Diner every Friday this quarter. The club teaches attendees popular dances that pair with music genres ranging from country to hip hop.
preludepress.com
idobi Radio Summer School Tour Announces Third Annual Run
Today, the annual idobi Radio Summer School Tour has announced its return for a hotly anticipated junior year. Founded by Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records), Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT), and Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour) and sponsored by idobi Radio, the North American tour enters its third year in a class of its own. Carrying the torch of a bygone ethos – a traveling festival focused on artist development, community, ticket affordability, and social impact – Summer School is as much an incubator for the next generation of headliners as it is an unrivaled experience for the next generation of concertgoers.
hoodline.com
Vegan 'McDonald's' Sneaks Onto Garnet As PB Locals Swear It’s The Real Deal
Mr. Charlie’s has quietly flipped on its red and yellow fast-food-style sign along Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach. The small chain held a grand opening on Feb. 7 and is serving plant-based spins on burgers, fries, and shakes. Early customers are already comparing the flavors and looking to the big national names, even as the spot leans into its identity as an independent vegan alternative.
UCSD Guardian
Sweet treats within reach: Ranking the BJ’s Pizookies
The fastest way to our hearts is indeed through our stomachs. As luck would have it, UC San Diego was conveniently built right next to a BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. After months of fierce deliberation, Roger Revelle brokered a deal with Jim Kozen and Leonard Allenstein, promising to unite the undergraduates who call UCSD home. At least, that’s the story I choose to believe. From club fundraisers to your first date, BJ’s likely makes an appearance in a chapter or two in your time as a Triton.
Times of San Diego
San Diego’s big music festivals keep collapsing — but its niche fests are thriving
The music festival industry is at a turning point — and San Diego is feeling it firsthand. More than 100 music festivals around the world were cancelled or went on hiatus in 2025, according to online source Music Festival Wizard. San Diego just saw its downtown-focused Wonderfront Music &...
coronadotimes.com
Habanero’s: Gas station tacos, the fuel we have been waiting for
I have traveled this country far and wide, and some of the best food on the road comes from truck stops and gas stations. Fueling up is not just about your car. Much has been written about Habanero’s, the new Mexican joint connected to the Shell Station on the corner of Orange and Ninth. If you live in town and own a car, you are most certainly familiar with the Bahri family that owns and runs everything on that corner. I wanted to give you the readers a review of the actual food. The good news is that Habanero’s offerings did not disappoint.
mahoningmatters.com
SoCal museum to host Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys' ‘Giants' art exhibition
SAN DIEGO - The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego announced last week that it will be the sole West Coast venue to host "Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys." The epic-scale exhibit will include more than 130 art pieces from the private collection...
operawire.com
Melody Wilson & Guadalupe Paz Lead San Diego Opera’s ‘Carmen’
San Diego Opera is sett o present Bizet’s “Carmen” at the San Diego Civic Theater. The production, which will be performed on March 27 – 29, 2026, will star mezzo-soprano Melody Wilson in her role debut as Carmen alternating with mezzo-soprano Guadalupe Paz singing the title role.
Axios
New all-day coffee and matcha spot opens in Convoy
Labora Cafe just opened in Kearny Mesa, serving ceremonial matcha, Vietnamese slow-drip and espresso drinks. The new all-day coffee shop is one of the few local spots you can count on for a full workday and a late-afternoon caffeine fix. Best sip: The creamy Amber 26 matcha latte's fruity mango...
USA TODAY
Jack in the Box is offering 75-cent burgers. Here's how to get one.
2026 is the year of Jack. Jack in the Box is celebrating 75 years of serving up tacos and burgers with a 75-cent Jumbo Jack deal on Feb. 21, which is the same day the first restaurant opened in San Diego, California. Jack in the Box has gone from a single restaurant on El Cajon Boulevard to thousands of restaurants across the United States. As of 2024, the San Diego, California-based fast-food chain has 150 company-owned restaurants and 2,040 franchised locations in operation. "And to celebrate 75 years of flavor and fun, Jack is inviting fans to join in on the festivities with a throwback-worthy deal," Jack in the Box said in a statement. "On February 21st, fans can score a Jumbo Jack for just $0.75 with any purchase, a delicious nod to the burger that started it all." From throwback menu items to exclusive collectibles, the "craveable" deal is "just the latest way Jack is celebrating its fans all year long." Here's how to claim it. More: Meet 'Jibbi,' the new bag charm drawing Labubu comparisons How to claim the 75-cent Jumbo Jack deal On Feb. 21, customers can redeem a $0.75 Jumbo Jack with any purchase. According to
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This San Diego, California Restaurant Serves A Platter So Big It Stops People Mid-Sentence
Barbecue lovers know the feeling. That electric moment when a server rounds the corner carrying a tray stacked so high it almost looks unreal. Conversations stop mid sentence. Heads turn. And when the platter finally lands on the table, it feels less like dinner and more like a spectacle. At...
sandiegoville.com
Jeremy’s On The Hill Closes After 17 Years Serving Farm-To-Table Cuisine In Julian’s Backcountry
After 17 years as one of East County San Diego’s most celebrated destination restaurants, Jeremy’s on the Hill has permanently closed its doors in Julian’s Wynola community. The family-owned farm-to-table restaurant, located at 4354 Highway 78, announced its farewell in an emotional message to customers, thanking longtime...
sandiegoville.com
High Seas Bar To Replace Crickets Pub After Nearly 70 Years In San Diego's Normal Heights
A long-running San Diego watering hole is preparing to change hands and change names for the first time in decades, as High Seas Bar will soon replace Cricket's Pub in Normal Heights. High Seas Bar is slated to open on El Cajon Boulevard, taking over the longtime home of Cricket's...
sandiegomagazine.com
Naming the Best Soups in San Diego at Coco Maya
At Coco Maya, try chef Phil Humphrey’s skirt steak with chimichurri, his big-knuckle lobster tacos, and a damn phenomenal coconut shrimp (the ’80s classic will be slandered no more). What’s your favorite soup in San Diego? The one that rearranges your DNA into a dumb, smiley emoji?
franchisetimes.com
Mike’s Red Tacos Is Next Franchise Bet for Dave’s Hot Chicken Backers
• Four Wall Partners, an investment firm founded by former Dave’s Hot Chicken CEO Bill Phelps and multi-brand franchisee Andrew Feghali, took a significant stake in two-unit San Diego concept Mike’s Red Tacos. • The brand this week announced a national franchise push with development agreements already signed...
shoppingcenterbusiness.com
Mike’s Red Tacos Plans to Open More Than 200 Locations Nationwide
San Diego — San Diego-based Mike’s Red Tacos is planning to open more than 200 new locations across the country. A team of restaurant industry leaders, along with the original Mike’s Red Tacos founder Mike Touma, have secured development agreements with franchisees from Dave’s Hot Chicken, Jersey Mike’s, Blaze Pizza, Dunkin’, Little Caesars, Carl’s Jr. and Wetzel’s Pretzels.
whatnow.com
Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine Rebrands as Maisa Lebanese Cuisine in Hillcrest
Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine, a longtime Lebanese restaurant in San Diego’s Hillcrest neighborhood, has rebranded as Maisa Lebanese Cuisine at 3900 Vermont St. The restaurant’s name change follows a highly publicized Salmonella outbreak tied to a separate Aladdin Mediterranean Café location in Clairemont, according to SanDiegoVille. County officials confirmed the health investigation was limited solely to the Clairemont restaurant, and the Hillcrest and Clairemont establishments were always separately owned and operated, sharing only the name. The Hillcrest location publicly clarified in spring 2025 that it had no connection to the outbreak.