Mateo Hoke

A preview of San Diego Mag's November 2025 issue celebrating the city's taco culture, love of margaritas, and binational roots.

Put your walking boots on and explore Denver’s best restaurants, hotels, hidden gems, and things to do in our guide to the Mile High City.

Ceramicist Wayne Chapman reflects on 94 years of life ahead of the Mingei International Museum's "Boundless" exhibit on Sept. 27.

Executive editor Mateo Hoke breaks down San Diego magazine's 2025 California issue highlighting the best the Golden State has to offer.

We blind taste-tested plain bagels from six top San Diego shops to find the best bagels in the city—find out which won overall.

Executive editor Mateo Hoke breaks down the magazine's Best of San Diego issue featuring our favorite happenings from the year.

San Diego icon Nick Pecoraro has spent the last 59 years on the patio of his yellow home in Little Italy, watching the neighborhood evolve.

Executive editor Mateo Hoke reflects on the people, places, and everyday magic uncovered while exploring San Diego's neighborhoods.

San Diego bartenders share their favorite cocktails, including espresso martinis, milk punches, nonalcoholic drinks, and where to find them.

Jutting out over a San Diego canyon, this midcentury masterpiece is a unique engineering feat with period-specific restoration.

SDM editor Mateo Hoke reflects on San Diego's evolving sports scene including SDFC's first season, PGA champion Xander Schauffele, and more.

Athlete Ernie Barnes illustrated for San Diego Magazine while playing for the Chargers—now, his paintings sell for millions

Ever wanted to try an all-day massage? SDM Editor Mateo Hoke spends a day at The Lodge at Torrey Pines for a full-day, full-body experience.

San Diego FC, the city's new MLS team, reveals their new Adidas jerseys for the 2025 season, sporting the club's colors: chrome and azul.

San Diego Mag editor Mateo Hoke highlights the inspiring work of local nonprofits, philanthropists, and everyday heroes in the community.

Two San Diego friends discuss mental health and healing in their new audiobook "Episodes: The True Story of Two Friends & One Diagnosis."

Editor Mateo Hoke reflects on his gratitude for San Diego's healthcare workers and modern medicine, the subject of SD Mag's October edition.

San Diego Mag editor Mateo Hoke reflects on the importance of exploring the city you live in for our August neighborhood guides issue.

Qualcomm's co-founder Irwin Jacobs reflects on his 70-year marriage to Joan, her legacy, and their joint philanthropic work.

We visited local bakeries, pastry shops, and grocery stores to settle the debate: What are the best chocolate chip cookies in San Diego?