5 things I tried at the grand opening of Tacos El Franc’s first U.S. location in National City
Tacos El Franc began as a street cart by owner Javier Valadez in 1974. Its first U.S. location opened to the public on Wednesday.
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Brewery Rowe: Trends and trials at the Firestone Walker festival
The fest, held at the Paso Robles Event Center, drew a sold-out crowd of 3,000 and spotlighted dozens of the buzziest U.S. and foreign breweries
Music and Concerts
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader and summer’s poet laureate, dies at 82
He was one of the world’s most beloved and influential musicians.
Movies
San Diego arts roundup: Hop aboard for TuYo Theatre’s immersive ‘La Llorona’
Also this week, a silent film at the Balboa Theatre, blues festival in East Village, backyard play in Spring Valley and CNN's 'Good Night, and Good Luck'
Beer
Brewery Rowe: San Diego retirees are now beer-walking hobbyists
Also this week, Madfriars hosts hop run tours, beer events an quick-sips, early summer brews
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Vulture lands on Park Boulevard with vintage vibes and vegan decadence
The new vegan restaurant and cocktail bar is the brainchild of the people behind South Park standouts Kindred and Mothership
Books
A wave of new owners brings fresh energy to independent bookselling
A wave of new — and, often, younger — owners have helped the community dramatically expand, intensify and diversify.
Travel
An escape to Central California and beyond
Feast for the soul: San Luis Obispo, Cambria, San Simeon and north to Redding