Editor's Picks: Erin Chambers, San Diego

1948 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92102 (map)

Hands down the best place for sandwiches, salads and iced tea. It's where I go for lunch and stay all afternoon for the free WiFi and cupcakes. Seriously, try the tuna sandwich (with olives, balsamic vineager, capers and tomato) and then the lemon cupcake.

440 J St Ste 108, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

Why I love, and frequent, Red Pearl Kitchen: Because sometimes us gals like to dress cute for dinner; because their cocktail menu is as long and interesting as their dinner menu; because they have perfected the art of spicy, crunchy, sweet, sour cashew chicken.

777 G St, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

This place is like an extension of my own kitchen and dining room. Except with much cooler art and a bigger patio. The burger is super tasty, the service is friendly, and just when you think you've got it figured out, Arsalaun throws you a curve ball ... like amazing new mac 'n cheese, or beer school, or 2 for 1 wine nights on Wednesday.

1521 30th St, San Diego, CA 92102 (map)

"Where everybody knows your name." Actaully, I don't think anyone here knows my name, but it's the kind of place where the bartenders and regulars are so nice that they'll fake it and pretend they know you, just to keep the vibe nice 'n friendly.

333 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

This has been one of my go-to bars downtown since it opened. Love the Cooper's and Carleton on tap, love the calamari munchies, love the no-line, no-cover, no-bull policy that they seem to have a monopoly on in the Gaslamp.

1116 25th St, San Diego, CA 92102 (map)

For steaks and sidecars, Turf Club can't be beat. It's also the perfect spot to meet our friends from downtown. But what's with the rumors that it's going to be sold? Or move to La Mesa?

1337 India St, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

I love the big group table for 12 in the back, with a perfect view of the live music stage. When there's a good jazz act in the house, it's the perfect place for a fancy birthday celebration.

2953 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102 (map)

This is my neighborhood market. We stop all the time for coffee, bagels, cheese, milk ... the basics. Joe is great, and we love running into the neighbors.

718 W Washington, San Diego, CA 92103 (map)

I'm not a huge takeout person, other than pizza, but when I do get a craving for Asian takeout, I always head to City Wok for cashew chicken, egg rolls and City Wok shrimp. And if you go on Sundays, you get a half-off coupon to use on the following Monday.

2029 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007 (map)

It's a denim dream world in here, and my sweetie likes it too because they have a keg in the back with beer on tap.

148 S Solana Hills Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (map)

Shelissa was my friend before she did my hair. And every single time we hung out--shopping, lunching, happy hour--people were always coming up to her asking who did her hair. She has the best hair! She literally walks around with biz cards in her purse to hand out because so many people comment on her hair! So, now she does mine, too.

2308 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

Hands down, the best massage I've had all year.

711 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)

There's no better people-watching at the beach than out on the covered patio at World Famous. More often than not, "Flash"--our famous local streaker-on-skates--whizzes by at least twice on any given weekend morning. Throw in a few of their famous mimosas and lobster tacos, and you're set on the 'wow' factor for any out-of-town guests.

754 W Washington, San Diego, CA 92103 (map)

I love the service in here. They'll let you sample dozens of cheeses in order to find just the right one.