Two neighborhood hangouts with a just-right blend of food, drink and vibe.

By Robin Kleven Dishon

Chef Victor Jimenez opens retro-cool steakhouse Cowboy Star; two new Burger Lounges raise the profile of your usual burger joint.

By David Nelson

Quality cocktails and a genuine lounge experience shine through at Starlite.

By J. Maury Harris

Sampling the 2005 PharoahMoans Syrah.

By Brett Anderson

Betting on the Chargers; Idol auditions; and our local cereal killers.

By Tom Blair

The San Diego Unified School District superintendent explains his approach to school reform and the obstacles presented by the No Child Left Behind Act.

By Carl A. Cohn

“Asinine” antics in Oceanside’s mayoral race; the immigration war in Carlsbad; and Disney’s got the blues in Escondido.

By Thomas K. Arnold

Producing our second installment of San Diego's Top Schools

By Tom Blair

Cover kudos; Mission Hills' new community of faith; and another case of Wet Phone Disease.

The Chargers’ blue-and-gold shines even brighter off the gridiron. Plus: EnDev’s party of five; a Girl Next Door’s homecoming; and Tommy Lee’s wild night on the town.

By Julia Beeson

Glenn Wagner, San Diego County’s chief medical examiner, helps the dead speak for the living.

By Lillian Cox

Mayor Jerry Sanders talks about streamlining city government, the Chargers’ stadium search and his relationship with the city attorney.

Relive a pilgrimage to see baseball Hall-of-Famer Tony Gwynn get his due recognition.

By Ron Donoho | Illustration by Mark Brewer

The skies are getting friendlier for corporate jet customers.

By Rich Acello

Fall into high fashion with the season’s most stylish trends; must-have beauty products for achieving an autumnal look.

By Lori Bergamotto

A record-setting opening day at the Del Mar races; more horsing around at the Jockey Memorial Dinner; and San Diego Magazine’s nod to local women leaders.

By Julia Beeson | Photographs by Carol Sonstein

The 2007 Porsche Cayenne Turbo heats up the competition.

By Laura Byrd

Celebrate the craft at The Lodge at Torrey Pines; get your pre-baby figure back with help from a local writer; and paint the bay at ArtWalk.

By Julia Beeson & Phyllis DeBlanche

Lewis Black brings his comedic vitriol to Copley Symphony Hall.

By Jamie Reno

The Old Globe presents an Affair to remember.

By Don Braunagel

Street Scene 2007 sets up shop at Coors Amphitheatre with a stellar lineup.

By Marcia Manna

Yachts of fun at Shelter Island Marina; six years of celluloid at the San Diego Film Festival; and jazzy, classic musicals at the Civic Theatre.

By Julia Beeson & Phyllis DeBlanche

Skip the high-rate, kid-laden burdens of the season and do as the pros do: head straight for the Hawaiian islands this fall.

By Raha Willde