Food + Beverage

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...

Life + Culture

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...

Life + Culture

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 ...

Food + Beverage

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...

Food + Beverage

Raise a Glass and Pass the Cheese, Please!

Perfect pairings of wine and cheese, straight from the experts Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Joye West and Erica Aros There are some things in life that are just meant to go together. Wine and cheese are one. Erica Aros, Founder of Erica Aros Wine Education and "Your Friendly Wine Mentor" in Chula Vista, and Joye West, founder of Joye’s Gone Grazey Charcuterie and artisanal cheese and charcuterie expert, got together to offer three perfect pairings for you to drum up at your next...

Food + Beverage

Paradise, Poured

Recipes with roots. Tropical traditions poured with love from the Philippines. Photography by Provided by Bag of Beans Bag of Beans opened its doors at the Village Walk at Eastlake in fall of 2025, bringing a taste of international culinary tradition straight to Chula Vista. Originally founded in 1998 in Tagaytay City, Philippines, this beloved family-owned institution is famous for its cozy, garden-style aesthetic. The brand operates six locations internationally, five back home, and one...

Arts + Culture

Local Roots, Global Vision

A curated look at the homegrown brands where street culture and art take form. Article by Andrea Malave | Photography by Joaquin Suarez We love it when great style starts at home. Southern California has always defined street culture, but local co-founders Mike Metcalf and Kellen James have transformed everyday fashion into an art form. We’ve curated an exclusive eight-item capsule from Arts & Rec and 9FIVE—blending premium, hand-selected apparel with luxury eyewear—designed to keep your look...

Arts + Culture

Beyond the Canvas

An interview with artist Rebecca Robb on creating, curating, and commissioning her art to inspire people and impact spaces. Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Irma Lion Rebecca Robb is a lifelong oil painter, mother, traveler, nature lover, and home curator. When it comes to bringing tranquility, peace, and gentle but captivating natural energy into the style of your home, her art and curation services may be exactly what you're looking for. We had the chance to sit down with Rebecca...

Home + Design

From Flow to Function

Home Design for a Stylish Space to Love and Live In Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Provided by Form and Flow When it comes to designing your home, a space that reflects your personality and your life is always in style. If you’re looking for your space to feel like the open, timeless, and luxurious homes you flip through in magazines and see on your dream home listings, its designers like Romina Hilbert from Form and Flow design that make it happen. Romina is a Chula Vista resident...

Professional Services

Protecting What Matters Most

Local law firm representing families now, for a safer future tomorrow Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Provided by Nahama Law When it comes to child safety, it’s everyone’s responsibility to ensure we’re doing all we can to keep them protected. An unfortunate incident impacting the wellbeing of a child is most people’s worst nightmare. Sometimes, though, no matter how much we prepare, the unimaginable happens. When it does, an experienced personal injury attorney can help your family...