Polynesian Princess, Vacation Village (1983-c1998) was a restaurant and bar that took over Don the Beachcomber Vacation Village (originally the Barefoot Bar), on San Diego’s Mission Bay. Vacation Village owner […]
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From the Archives: San Diego’s Neon Alley and Sailors’ Row
Along the downtown streets of San Diego during and after WWII, there were dozens of restaurants, clubs, bars, tattoo parlors — all vying for the enlisted man’s paycheck. A high […]
From the Archives: The South Seas Cafe, San Diego
Half Moon Inn Historic Entrance Renovated
Caesar’s Salad: The Myth of Giacomo Junia
The history of Caesar Salad. Many have claimed to, but who really originated Caesar’s Salad? This article focuses on the myth of Giacomo Junia.
In Remembrance: Classic San Diego Restaurant Closures in 2020
With sadness, we remember some of the classic San Diego establishments that have shuttered in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants come and go, but when a family favorite closes up, it’s almost like losing a loved one…
In Remembrance: Classic San Diego Restaurant Closures in 2019
With sadness and a bit of forlorn nostalgia, we remember some of the classic San Diego establishments that shuttered in 2019.
Recipe: Sim Sex Cocktail from George Joe’s Mah Jong Room
Eddie Dennison’s recipe for the Sim Sex cocktail from the Mah Jong Room, George Joe’s Chinese Village.
Red Fox Room Steakhouse Update
The iconic and landmark Red Fox Room opened Saturday, 17 Oct 1959 and has been the well-loved home of stiff martinis, juicy steaks, shrimp cocktails and classic piano bar karaoke […]
24 Hours ’Til Tiki
Less than 24 hours to go! Our Kickstarter campaign for “Ninety Years of Classic San Diego Tiki” ends Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 1:08pm PST. Order now, and share with your friends!