A platter of smoked meat. A Michelin-recognized restaurant known as one of the leaders of the burgeoning Los Angeles barbecue scene is heading to Oceanside. After operating as a wildly successful pop-up at regional Southern California breweries, Heritage Barbecue established its first restaurant in San Juan Capistrano in 2020, which was named one of “America’s Best New BBQ Spots” by Food & Wine Magazine and earned Bib Gourmand status in the 2021 Michelin Guide.

Giada De Laurentiis tried the new "healthy coke" trend that's viral on TikTok, and she can't stop raving about it. The Food Network star decided to try the drink — which combines balsamic vinegar and seltzer to create what some TikTokers claim tastes like a "healthy Coke" — and she posted a video of her taste test.

Confused about the new composting rules mandated by the state? Not sure about the new waste management provider’s services? Waiting on new cart delivery? If so, visit the State Street Farmers’ Market and talk directly with a Republic Services representative in person! CVA Member, Republic Services, will be on site at Carlsbad’s Farmers’ Market to help you understand all of the changes taking place starting July 1.

Lofty Coffee Company's new shop in Carlsbad Village. Photo by Ryan Woldt Where: Lofty Coffee Company Roasting Works, 97 N. Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 Open: Daily 07:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. What: Morning Dove Blend Batch Brew Tasting Notes: Cocoa, Sweet Citrus, Lemon, Caramel Price: $3.50 What I’m listening to: Atta Boy, “Shade”

Set in a historic 1888 building located in the heart of Downtown Oceanside, The Brick Hotel has been reinforced, restored, and reimagined into a modern boutique vacation destination. Owned by a fourth-generation local Oceanside family, the ten-room hotel is now open and welcoming guests. Add a comment...

It’s been ten years since the last time we visited the Carlsbad Caverns, yet things seem to have frozen in time. The park looks the same, but there’s something different since the Covid happened. This morning we decided to revisit the park as part of our 2022 road trip. The day before we drove from Tucson, AZ to Whites City, New Mexico, a small community with one listed hotel about 7 miles from the caverns.