My friend and Wine Enthusiast writer Fiona Chandra asked me for my favorite places to drink in San Diego for her roundup, which also included picks from Puesto’s Beau du Bois, Juniper & Ivy’s Brian Gravelle, and Pali Wine Co’s Nick Perr. But she also gave my book Margarita Time a shoutout! Since San Diego is such a great drink destination with a diverse selection of cocktail spots, it wasn’t too hard to name my favorites, from a hidden tropical bar to a celebrated neighborhood dive.

FYI, if you want to see more of my picks, here’s my roundup I wrote for Imbibe. Gotta give my mag a shoutout!