The Michelin Guide has revealed which California restaurants earned a "star." 

Carlsbad's Lilo picked up one Michelin star. Meanwhile, Atelier Manna received a Bib Gourmand designation.

San Diego now has five Michelin-starred restaurants.

This week on Roundtable, we bring together a few journalists covering one of the things we love most about San Diego: food.

Plus, the weekly roundup of other stories from the week.

Guests:

Candice Woo, freelance journalist and editor in San Diego

Beth Demmon, food and drink writer for San Diego Magazine

Farley Elliot, SoCal Bureau chief, SFGATE

Ashley Rusch, producer, KPBS

Food & drink recommendations:

Read Candice Woo’s Guide to San Diego Dining

Lilo - Carlsbad

Read Beth Demmon’s Review on Lilo

Jeune et Jolie - Carlsbad

Addison - Del Mar

Valle - Oceanside

Atelier Manna - Leucadia

Soichi - North Park

Fine dining

Lucien - La Jolla

Dora - La Jolla

Fleurette - La Jolla, UTC

Bosforo - Normal Heights

Read Beth Demmon’s Look into Bosforo

Vulture (Vegan & Cocktails)- University Heights

Read Candice Woo’s Review on Vulture

Trust - North Park

3131 by Deckman’s - North Park

Trattoria Cori Pastificio - North Park

Food & casual dining

Odie's Pizza Co - Oceanside

New Wave Bagel - Leucadia

Read Beth Demmon’s Review on New Wave Bagel

Chick & Hawk - Encinitas

Read Candice Woo’s Review on Chick & Hawk

La Perla #3 - Point Loma

Read Candice Woo’s Favorite Burritos in San Diego

Wildflour Delicatessen - Liberty Station 

Read Beth Demmon’s Review on Wildflour

Sonny’s Pizza - University Heights

Zion Market (Food Court and Rooftop Bar) - Kearny Mesa

Marigold Bagels - North Park

Read Beth Demmon’s Review on Marigold Bagels

Bica - Normal Heights

Drinks & breweries

Happy Medium - North Park 

Read Candice Woo’s Guide to Cocktail Bars

Green Cheek Beer Co. - Oceanside

Artifex Brewing - Oceanside

Brewery X - Downtown

Asylum Brewing - North Park

Brewjeria Taproom & Kitchen - Chula Vista

Athletic Brewing Co.

San Diego Pride's parade and festival kicks off in less than a month.

But this year, festivities are overshadowed by concerns about leadership and the overall vision for the organization. More than two dozen LGBTQ+ leaders have sent a letter to the board outlining issues like the lack of transparency and community engagement.

The criticism comes weeks after a coalition of Jewish organizations, along with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, have pulled out of the festival over San Diego Pride's decision to invite singer Kehlani as a headliner.

We discuss the details and what this could mean for Pride.

Then, we hear about the firsthand impacts of the Trump administration's ban on transgender soldiers — through the story of one local sailor.

Plus, the weekly roundup of other stories from the week.

Guests:

Maura Fox, communities reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune

Andrew Dyer, military and veterans affairs reporter, KPBS

Ashley Rusch, producer, KPBS

Immigration raids, the protests against them, and President Trump's deployment of troops brought dramatic scenes to Los Angeles this week.

As California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta challenge the legality of Trump's actions, we discuss where immigration enforcement is headed and the military’s role in it.

Plus, what does it take to bring journalism to the world of social media? We hear about citizen journalism, news influencers and the ultimate potential for news on social media apps.

Guests:

Gustavo Solis, investigative border reporter, KPBS

Andrew Dyer, military and veterans affairs reporter, KPBS

Bella Ross, social media producer, Voice of San Diego, @bellamayaross

Jake Gotta, social media reporter and host, Public Matters, KPBS, @jakegotta

This week, the San Diego City Council passed new rules for street parking in the city. We discuss what it means for the state of free Sunday parking, parking in Balboa Park and more.

Plus, a KPBS investigation looks into three separate civil rights lawsuits in National City brought by the families of people who died after police officers confronted them. We talk through questions over how police should respond to people experiencing mental health crises.

Then, our weekly roundup of some feel-good stories from the week.

Guests:

Andrew Bowen, metro reporter, KPBS

David Garrick, reporter, The San Diego Union-Tribune

Kori Suzuki, South Bay and Imperial Valley reporter, KPBS

We hear about proposed changes to San Diego's ADU bonus program, and how they could prevent housing construction in the city's wealthiest neighborhoods. Plus, why SDUSD is changing its graduation requirements.

We discuss the impact of Thursday's plane crash on military families. Then, a KPBS investigation into police overtime pay. Plus, reporting on winemaking in Mexico's largest wine making region.

We break down the city of San Diego's revised annual budget. Then, we discuss how Governor Gavin Newsom thinks cities and counties should tackle homelessness.

The Trump administration’s proposed tariffs could impact the local farming industry in San Diego County. Plus, a look into if California's long proposed high speed rail project to connect major cities will ever come to light.

A man arrested in an ICE raid earlier this year shares his story. Plus, how bots are scamming community college students out of financial aid.

Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin visited the San Diego-Tijuana border region this week. What does it mean for solving the cross-border sewage crisis? Then, spending on lobbying in California reached new heights in 2024. We look into what the data show.