Neighborhood Guide: Hillcrest

Family-style Italian spot serves up homemade pastas to nightly crowds on Hillcrest's hottest corner.

Former Chilango's Mexican Grill is back after the sushi teriyaki spot run by the same family in the same location failed.

Bold meat and vegetarian dishes at Hillcrest's upscale, neighborhood Thai eatery.

Get in line for Bronx-style pies and plenty of New York attitude at this Hillcrest pizza joint--a casual roadside favorite.

Confidential chef and Cafe W founder Chris Walsh offers upscale French/Italian small plates in a hip, Hillcrest dining room.

Friendly neighborhood eatery serves up creative egg dishes and sandwiches to a young clientle.

Former Golden Dragon gets a facelift and an updated, Asian-fusion menu in Hillcrest that's open late.

Small, spicy plates of Spanish cuisine offered in an intimate Hillcrest cafe since 1992.

Intimate hillcrest wine bar serves intelligent international list, with light nibbles on the side.

Intimate hillcrest wine bar balances strak red walls with a soothing blue lights, small plates menu and extensive by-the-glass wine list.

Dive bar turned hipster hangout offers cheap drinks, pool tables and a down-to-earth vibe.

Whether Sunday brunch or happy hour fiesta, this old-school San Diego haunt is always packed.

Intimate hillcrest wine bar balances strak red walls with a soothing blue lights, small plates menu and extensive by-the-glass wine list.

Hillcrest's artful community spirit shines in the unique, open air market on Sunday mornings.

Hillcrest independent bookseller with used and new books, journals and gifts is also a popular meeting spot for book clubs and poets.