Chicago may have the best deep-dish pizzas and Philadelphia might be known for its cheese steaks; however, San Diego is fortunate to be home to delicious, sauce-laden fish tacos....

Triple-shot espressos, sugary energy drinks and calorie-loaded candy bars aren’t the only way to wake up. Students are on a constant hunt for the ultimate energy boost, but relying on teeth-staining and heart-racing unhealthy sources of caffeine is ...

Raw foodists rave about the health benefits of going raw, but not all can stomach the idea of an uncooked meal. Love to eat uncooked fish, rare steak and drink unpasteurized milk? People who have no problem eating such foods may be better suited for the l...

Skip the bacon bits and put down the Caesar dressing, salads can be chock-full of nutrients, vitamins and protein if prepared the right way. They are great low-calorie meal options for those craving something fresh and tasty that also contain many health ...

All year long, international beer aficionados wait for the world’s biggest outdoor festival and their chance to party with millions of others at Munich, Germany’s annual Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest has become one of the world’s biggest gath...

Sam “the Cooking Guy” Zien is an average Joe when it comes to cooking. He doesn’t use fancy ingredients or chef terminology. He has no ridiculously over-the-top recipes, and he even prefers burritos from a taco stand to dining at an expe...

Visitors were able to tickle their taste buds and satisfy their senses at the first annual Taste of North Park. Although North Park is still a growing community, it is trying to make a community of vibrant boutiques, art galleries and of course, restauran...

The philosophy of dining at a supper club is simple and different from most restaurants: customers grill their own steaks. Guests become their own cooks at these retro diners at the waist-high steel grills sitting at the center of the restaurant....

Few things are more refreshing than starting the day with fresh-squeezed juice. After all, juice is rich with nutrients, flavorful fruits and enough energy to start a morning off right. But one’s attitude toward juice may change when having to drink...

Although a mysterious allure swirls around the alcoholic drink absinthe, most rumors about it are false. Some people argue bohemian artists and writers from the 19th century had described hallucinations and visions of a “green fairy” after dri...

It’s good to know at least one job is benefiting from the economy: Bartending. As many San Diego State students can vouch, not having money won’t stop them from drinking. Whether looking for a part-time job to make some extra cash or just a fu...

Some people eat to live and some live to eat. But, when a bunch of food connoisseurs get together, it’s heaven on Earth. It may be a simple French onion soup, a hamburger or curry-salved pomfret; no matter what it is, for foodies, all food is great....

Glazed Chicken What to get: 1 pound thin-cut chicken breast meat, available packaged in meat case of market Grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Seasoning by McCormick) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan 2 tablespoons minced ginger root 4 c...

The concept of fusion food is still relatively new and unusual for those accustomed to the sea of generic meals and chain eateries. It may seem like these types of restaurants are expensive because of their uniqueness; however, J. Wok defies these odds an...

Sunday is undoubtedly my favorite day of the week. Although, I’m sure many would disagree with me.  Now, I’m going to go out in left field and assume that most people like Friday or Saturday because these are the two nights when everyone ...

Holidays and special events are one of the few chances for calorie splurges, at least for one night. Of course, these calorie “cash-in” nights are expected for Valentine’s Day chocolate binges and New Year’s Eve champagne sprees, b...

Pizza, beer and cookies all have something in common — and it’s not their lack of nutritional value. Gluten, found in most carb-loaded snacks, has lured many into what is called a “gluten-free diet,” in hopes to cure themselves of ...

Soy can be found in products sold in super markets, beauty products and even in Starbucks coffees. Ever been in line at Starbucks and overheard someone order a “soy latte”? Surprisingly, these picky patrons are doing more than just extravagant...

The sweet combination of candied tortilla chips, chocolate, mango slices and kiwi purée sounds as though it would be a familiar after-dinner treat. While it may taste like a dessert, feasting eyes on this dish would cause many to think they were ea...

Tong Svangvitaya knows exactly how to ease students’ hunger pains. As a San Diego State senior majoring in sociology and Japanese and owner of Sala Thai, Svangvitaya makes it his goal to feed quality, delicious Thai food to students on a budget and ...