Urbanist Guide


Mike Maxwell

Live: Crest, California
Work: My home studio on the mountain and my beach studio on the La Jolla Cove
How long: I've lived in San Diego my whole life.
Breakfast: Janet's Cafe in El Cajon, on Greenfield and Main. A Mom and Pop I have been eating at for over 15 years. So many good options with great service and patio seating.

Lunch: The Bull and Bear in La Jolla,Ca. My Studio (The Cave) lunch spot for Coronas and Blue Cheese Burgers, "The Blue Chip". They  just moved locations from Prospect to Girard. Great service and patio seating

Dinner: Tao, on Adams Ave. "Hot Chef" from Dao Son fame opened a 2nd restaurant with an upgraded amazing menu. I have been eating Eric's food for over 10 years. 

Bar: Lahaina Beach House in Pacific Beach. I rarely frequent bars these days since I got a lot of my partying out as a youngster, but I had to pick Lahaina as one of my favorites. Location Location Location. And following with the theme, another patio seating with one of the best views in the world.  Right on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach looking out over The Pacific Ocean. Can't beat it.