By: Kari Luu, Staff Writer

Stop suppressing that gag reflex when gulping down a shot of tequila. This alcohol is no longer counterpart to Taco Tuesday or a necessity when getting drunk on Friday nights. Images of popular tequilas such as José Cuervo or Patrón may come...

By: Anthony Artale, Contributor

Lost among the sea of dive bars in the South Park area is a tiny pub that has become a local favorite. Compared to others, Hamilton’s Tavern on 30th Street is a bar with tons of flavor. Hamilton’s has an enormous selection of beers along with ...

By: Sami Collins, Contributor

Rome’s Piazza di Spagna is renowned for its architectural beauty. Sloping steeply from the court’s base to the church Trinità dei Monti, these “Spanish Steps” have served as a landmark and a place of peace for nearly 300 yea...

By: Kari Luu, Staff Writer

Some may argue beer is better from a can, but nothing can quite compare to drinking malty liquor from a cold glass that brings out the crisp flavor of the frothy rim. Luckily for San Diegans, there hasn’t been a better time to love beer because they...

By: Francis R. dela Cruz, Staff Writer

Living on a college budget and saving money at the same time is not always easy. Whether the money is going toward college tuition, books or a savings account, one of the few ways to save money or stretch the budget is to stop eating out and spend more ti...

By: Shannon Clark, Staff Writer

With tuition rates on the rise, San Diego State students understand the phrase “starving college student.” Between rent and school fees, sometimes it can feel as though there’s not much money left for the necessities. However, thanks to ...

By: Shannon Clark, Staff Writer

As Kermit the Frog once so eloquently put it, “It’s not easy being green.” And it isn’t. Experts are thinking of new ways to save energy and resources so quickly that at times keeping up with all that’s going on seems impossi...

By: Andrea Mora, Senior Staff Writer

Walking into Cups  is like stepping into a stylish, retro diner. This eco-friendly La Jolla lounge serves more than decorated cupcakes. From the milk to the flour, all the ingredients are bought from local farmers, ensuring dessert fans will enjoy th...

By: Susan Healy, Staff Writer

  Comfort foods remind people of childhood. They are craved on a cold, rainy day. Or simply put, they make a person feel good. Because of their enjoyable nature, it is a shame most of these have a large amount of calories, fat and sodium. Even a...

By: Amy Ebersole, Assistant Features Editor

France and Italy aren’t the only places to find quality wines. San Diego wine connoisseurs should be proud of their roots, as South Coast Winery Resort & Spa in Temecula was awarded Best Winery in California two years in a row. “Calif...

By: John P. Gamboa, Staff Writer

San Diego is known for a lot perks: sparkling beaches, good weather and a world-famous zoo. World-class craft beer, however, is a new addition to the list. Men’s Journal recently named San Diego as America’s best beer city, edging out the long...

By: Ashlie Rodriguez, Staff Writer

With the arrival of Christmas, so come the chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon-sprinkled pies, butter-frosted cakes and fruit cake surprises. Warm homes, filled with an aromatic melody of chestnuts and cranberries, will bake a truckload of treats everybody w...

By: Shannon Clark, Staff Writer

For many residents in beautiful San Diego County the closest they come to experiencing real hunger is by seeing the occasional homeless person on the trolley or downtown. However for others, the threat of hunger can be a constant issue in their lives.&nbs...

By: Patricia B. Dwyer, Staff Writer

The Food and Drug Administration has recently raised a very suspicious brow at caffeinated alcoholic drinks such as Sparks and Joose. An order has been issued that the manufactures of these drinks prove the safety of their products or else they will be ba...

By: Kari Luu, Staff Writer

To some, it’s a religion. Although it’s usually observed only one day per week, it requires a set of eyes glued to the television screen and more than nine hours plopped in the same chair....

By: Ashlie Rodriguez, Staff Writer

The thought of eating veal leaves many disgusted. But to an animal activist, it’s the seemingly unacceptable mass consumption of meat that fuels their fervor....

By: Kari Luu, Staff Writer

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....

By: Ashlie Rodriguez, Staff Writer

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 ...

By: Francis R. Dela Cruz, Contributor

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...

By: Andrea Mora, Contributor

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 ...