10 Best San Diego Speakeasies With a Great Ambiance
Did you know that the term “speakeasy” is believed to have originated from patrons having to whisper because they were in an illegal bar?These establishments came into prominence in the U.S. during the Prohibition era starting in 1920. The government mandated that liquor was illegal, but creative pe
The Dalton Building: From brothel to boots
Gaslamp LandmarksThe original three-story, reinforced concrete with brick facade structure built in 1911 was a far cry from the well preserved art nouveau edifice now gracing 5th Avenue. It was built as a utilitarian structure to house retail shops and a hotel – no frills.As with all things from San
At 78 years old, Hob Nob Hill is new again
One of San Diego’s oldest and most cherished restaurants has been reborn. If you haven’t set foot into Hob Nob Hill since Covid reared its menacing head in early 2020, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.The restaurant, which doubles as a bakery, was given one of the most careful facelifts I’ve seen p
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