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Global Food Tour
Discover the flavors, traditions, and stories shaping Chula Vista’s culinary scene Article by Sarah Krueger Pizzo’s Italian Zest and Sicilian Flare Campania, Spaghetti Amatriciana, and Neapolitan Pizzas are just some of the classic Italian fare waiting for you at Pizzos. Pizzas here are made with imported Italian flour, pastas replicate beloved Italian recipes, and each dish is made with the love and zest of authentic Sicilian inspiration. Owned and operated by Santino Pizzo, originally from...
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One Year, Countless Stories
Chula Vista City Lifestyle celebrates a year of storytelling, community building, connection, and success Article by Sarah Krueger Meet Andrea, the founding Publisher of Chula Vista City Lifestyle magazine—the one you have in your hands right now. When Andrea was asked to relocate for her corporate job in early 2025, she knew the impact it would have on her family to pull them away from Chula Vista, the place they had called home for 13 years. A new chapter was on the horizon. Enter City...
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Chula Vista City Lifestyle x The Giving Partner Program
Where Storytelling Meets Purpose Article by Andrea Malave One of the driving reasons I launched Chula Vista City Lifestyle was to create more than just a magazine. I wanted to build a platform that connects, uplifts, and celebrates the people and organizations making a real impact in our city. From that vision, the Giving Partner Program was born—a unique, local initiative designed to bridge the gap between small businesses and nonprofits through the power of storytelling. How It Works ...
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Heritage, Hospitality, Family
Bag of Beans—flagship family owned and operated Filipino restaurant—offers a place to connect over traditional family recipes, cross-cultural cuisine, fresh baked pastries, and creative signature cocktails. Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Provided by Bag of Beans In Filipino culture, tables are for sharing. Meals are a way of connecting, honoring, and nurturing others, and food is a way to show love and care. Bag of Beans in Eastlake is a Filipino restaurant steeped in each of these...
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