San Diego punches well above its weight when it comes to restaurants and chefs with heavy-hitting credentials. A "Top Chef" winner? Yep, we have one. Master French Chef? That, too. James Beard honors and nominations? Too many to count. And that extreme rarity, a restaurant with three Michelin stars? You better believe it. Here are but a few of the proudest sons, daughters and kitchens of San Diego.

The San Diego Padres’ Petco Park is America’s #1 Ballpark, as rated by USA Today — and the park’s delicious variety of food and drink plays a huge part in that acclaim.

San Diego’s cool nights make the perfect excuse to cozy up next to a fire under the stars, with friends, family, food, and drinks. These are some of the most enchanting places to gaze into the flames. Enjoy fire-inspired menus prepared by chefs, or even by you in a grill-your-own dinner lounge.

San Diego’s many outdoor excursions—beach days, hikes, bicycle rides, sailing—have a way of working up an appetite. Here is just the remedy: a handful of popular local markets, ideally located near some of the places you’re likeliest to crave a bite to eat. Whether you want to refuel after an outing or grab lunch and snacks for later, it’s all here—deli sandwiches, fine cheeses, Asian snack foods, perfectly ripe fruit, cold kombucha. Your perfect on-the-go breakfast or lunch starts here.