Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego, Author at Times of San Diego

Jo’s Diner in Mission Hills defies most diners

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego Jan. 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m.

Jo’s Diner also offers traditional and gourmet milkshakes, such as chocolate ganache, as well as beer, wine, and champagne.

Crest Taco replaces La Posta in Hillcrest, plus high-tech dining downtown

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego Dec. 7, 2025, 9:00 a.m.

Vegans are loving it: Anti-McDonald’s plants a stake in Hillcrest and Pacific Beach

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego Nov. 28, 2025, 8:00 a.m.

International chef Drew Deckman gives his North Park restaurant a new identity

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego Nov. 12, 2025, 11:53 a.m.Nov. 12, 2025, 11:53 a.m.

Travel to the early ’60s at Nunu’s Tavern in Hillcrest

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego Nov. 4, 2025, 12:17 p.m.Nov. 4, 2025, 7:16 p.m.

Tacos El Franc brings a taste of Tijuana to the Gaslamp Quarter

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego Oct. 14, 2025, 8:19 a.m.Oct. 14, 2025, 1:03 p.m.

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Tickets for Taste of North Park on Oct. 4 are selling fast

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego Sept. 26, 2025, 1:56 p.m.Sept. 26, 2025, 1:56 p.m.

Drive-through vegan fare means evolution for one North Park eatery

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego Sept. 22, 2025, 10:56 a.m.Sept. 22, 2025, 10:56 a.m.

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Local chefs will present their latest and greatest cuisine for San Diego Restaurant Week

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego Sept. 8, 2025, 12:39 p.m.Sept. 10, 2025, 2:28 p.m.

Local chefs bring their talents to an anniversary menu at Civico 1845

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego Aug. 31, 2025, 8:30 a.m.Aug. 31, 2025, 8:30 a.m.

Mythical siblings set the stage for lovable Roman food at Little Italy eatery

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego Aug. 27, 2025, 10:25 a.m.

Uptown offers diners a taste of Tijuana, and more

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego Aug. 19, 2025, 11:20 a.m.Aug. 19, 2025, 11:21 a.m.

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Tacos with a downtown water view

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego Aug. 13, 2025, 12:08 p.m.Aug. 13, 2025, 7:31 p.m.

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Pastry stout and cabbage waffles to tempt your taste buds

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego Aug. 5, 2025, 8:43 a.m.Aug. 5, 2025, 8:43 a.m.