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Holiday Dining at Slowly in Pacific Beach
The holidays are better when shared — and this season, Slowly Restaurant & Lounge will be open and ready to welcome you. From Thanksgiving through the New Year, our Pacific Beach lounge is the perfect place to gather, toast, and savor the moment. Thanksgiving...
Best Cocktail Bar in San Diego, CA
At Slowly, our cocktails are clean, balanced, and refreshing—built on classic ratios, fresh citrus, proper ice, and precise technique. The kitchen brings Mediterranean–Baja flavors; the bar stays timeless. Simple, done the right way. Our Approach Classic foundations,...
What Is Aperitivo? Italy’s Answer to Happy hour
Aperitivo in Pacific Beach | Italy’s Pre-Dinner Ritual If you’ve ever seen “aperitivo” on a menu and wondered what it means, it’s simple: aperitivo is Italy’s pre-dinner tradition. After work, friends meet, order a light drink, share a few bites, and ease into the...
What is Branzino? Discover the Mediterranean Classic
If you’ve ever spotted branzino on a menu and wondered what exactly it means, you’re not alone. Branzino (pronounced bran-ZEE-no) is the Italian name for European sea bass, a mild white fish found in the Mediterranean Sea. In restaurants, the word “branzino” often...
What is Crudo? A Fresh Take on Italian Seafood
What is crudo—Italy’s answer to sashimi. Fresh, raw fish dressed with olive oil, citrus & herbs. Try Slowly’s tuna crudo in Pacific Beach, San Diego.
Best Mediterranean Seafood Dishes: Fresh, Flavorful, and Timeless
When most people think of seafood, they picture butter-drenched lobster tails, fried fish platters, or a classic New England clam chowder. Delicious, sure — but the Mediterranean has always done things differently. In the coastal towns of Italy, Greece, Spain, and...