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.
Theater
The Old Globe opens Shakespeare season with unconventional ‘All’s Well’
The outdoor production will take a fresh look at the rarely performed comedy about obsessive love
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.
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Unusual meats to try for summer grilling
Recipes from executive chef Dante Romero of The Lion's Share take home cooks beyond the usual beef, chicken, pork and fish
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.
classical music
Fallbrook sisters’ arts company blends old Hollywood with ballet and opera
The 2-year-old company presents opera, ballet and vocal concert programs
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
visual arts
A year after James Hubbell’s ing, Ilan-Lael Foundation carries on his legacy
The artist's Julian-area home-turned-arts-center is welcoming guests for a Father's Day open house