The Villager Blog

Everything bagels, Encinitas, and that which makes our lovely little neighborhood so special.

How to Make Sourdough Bagels at Home

Chewy, golden sourdough bagels from scratch — our complete step-by-step recipe, from feeding the starter to nailing the boil.

Where locals actually eat in Encinitas — coffee, brunch, tacos, dinner, and the farmers market. The complete neighborhood guide.

How a love of sourdough and a strong belief in Sunday morning rituals turned into Encinitas's favorite weekly bagel delivery.

Beaches, hikes, surf lessons, gardens, day trips, and food — 25 of the best things to do in Encinitas, ranked by a local.

San Diego's bagel scene has quietly gotten very good. The 10 best bagel spots in the county — ranked.

Restaurants, markets, coffee, bakeries — the complete foodie guide to one of San Diego County's most underrated food towns.

The history, microbiology, and flavor science behind sourdough — and why it makes a better bagel.

Kimchi, miso, sourdough, kefir, kombucha — the 10 most delicious fermented foods on earth, ranked.

Village Park, North Park, Little Italy, La Jolla, and more — the 10 best neighborhoods in San Diego County, ranked.