This summer, Troy Johnson, our restaurant critic, had to put his restaurant critiques on hold. According to a report on Yelp, 226 restaurants permanently closed between March 1 and July 10 in the San Diego area alone. Now is not the time to quibble over the finer points of dining out. Ever since, instead of criticism we’ve used those pages to share stories of our local restaurant owners, chefs, and give them a platform to express their hardships, successes, and any glimpses they catch of a silver lining.

We continue our holiday tradition by presenting our Charitable Giving Guide. Because so many San Diegans are struggling to put food on the table, the nonprofits that provide these services are overextended and in greater need of funds.

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