"Don’t let the slightly tough-to-remember name throw you — this place in Carlsbad founded by Mike Stevenson and Ben Fairweather is worth remembering for sure. “Chef Matt” Craig worked as a bartender at the place, but had a passion for cooking, and he opened the Lightly Toasted deli spot built right into the bar area. And not only is the food tasty (and easy to order), but the beer’s solid as well — they make a great Irish red, an excellent Tangerine wheat ale, and if you’re lucky, a Peanut Butter Porter on nitro. It’s a little off the beaten path, but especially with the food spot up and running, Culver’s definitely worth finding." - Mike Schramm