When the Golden Triangle’s long-running Tutto Mare quietly closed about a year ago, the new Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar just as quietly took its place.

By Robin Kleven Dishon

If you must get egg on your face, do it on the terrace at The Atoll, the Mission Bay–facing restaurant at the Catamaran.

By David Nelson

In its ongoing transition from blighted to gentrified, trendy North Park unveils its latest contribution to coolness with U-31.

By Adam Elder

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By Tom Blair

Career advice for Gary Aguirre; weight-loss inspiration; and Santaluz pride.

Identical twin sisters and top doctors Shakha Gillin and Vishakha Gigler bring family values to their Encinitas practices. Plus: The Ex-List actress Elizabeth Reaser dishes; weight-loss expert...

By Julia Beeson Polloreno

I used to be 40 pounds overweight——and those pounds were primarily around my waist. I lacked confidence and constantly felt tired.

By Jorge Cruise

The District 1 city councilman for the past eight years, Scott Peters looks back at his sometimes rocky council tenure and waxes optimistic on his career options.

A Poway man photographed Marilyn Monroe, the Beatles and scores of Hollywood celebs — but never published his work. Until now.

By Ron Donoho

Are credit-default swaps potentially the next big financial crisis? Gary Aguirre thinks so.

By Rich Acello

Celebrity stylist Bobbie Thomas previews fall trends.

By Rebecca Chappell

After the Finish Line hosted a benefit luncheon and auction for Thoroughbred racehorses no longer able to race or breed.

A Night of Fantasy, a gala concert, included a champagne-and-caviar reception, musical performances, dinner with the artists and dancing.

Bill Hoehn was honorary chair of Safari by the Sea, an African safari-meets-Pacific surf-theme gala benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad.

Dave Mason of 105.7 FM (The Walrus) and Clear Channel’s Pamela Howe emceed the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s 22nd annual Fur Ball.

Mari Lyn Salvador and the Committee of Women for the San Diego Museum of Man presented Portico Premier, a fund-raising party on the museum’s Balboa Park grounds.

The Collective hosted an exclusive party at the Tory Burch boutique at Fashion Valley to preview the designer’s fall collection.

The 25th annual Heritage Ball, a fund-raiser for Oceanside’s historic Mission San Luis Rey, featured an elegant supper and the sounds of big band Society Beat.

The Globe Guilders and Neiman Marcus presented the Celebrating Couture luncheon and fashion show, featuring designer Naeem Khan.

The San Diego Symphony opens its season at Balboa Theatre witha gala and a concert featuring pianist Lang Lang (who performed...

Steroid scandals and Southern stereotypes are brought to life on local stages.

By Don Braunagel

San Diego Chamber Orchestra artistic director and conductor Jung-Ho Pak believes the future of music depends on education.

By David Gregson

Reviving the Romans at the San Diego Museum of Art.

By Marcia Manna

Our picks for a scary good time; Hornblower’s free ride for kids; and the Old Globe’s delightful double-header.

By Julia Beeson Polloreno & Phyllis DeBlanche

Explore San Diego's best restaurants with this guide

Scottsdale’s fall calendar of events is overflowing with exciting things to see and do. From a street-painting festival and culinary gathering to an upcoming premier fashion event, Scottsdale is...