Common Theory

"Started by friends who infused their Korean, Chinese, and Mexican heritages into their restaurant, the casual Convoy District gastropub serves comfort dishes like burgers, crispy chicken wings, pork sisig rice bowl, and chicken katsu. Over 30 draft beers selected from San Diego County and across the country are offered on tap. With sofas, picnic tables, several televisions, and an outdoor patio, segments of the space can be rented out or a buyout for up to 300 people. Hidden away in a corner is their dreamy speakeasy, Realm of 52 Remedies, which requires a separate reservation." - Helen I. Hwang

"While cocktails were once only the realm of Common Theory’s hidden speakeasy, the main bar now offers a drink menu too. Locals can enjoy a well-made Gin Rickey, Negroni, or Tommy’s Margarita in a casual setting along with more than 30 beers on draft, plus bottled beers, ciders, and hard seltzers." - Kelly Bone, Candice Woo

"Enjoy craft beers, plus a smoked pork ribs and sides special at Common Theory on Super Bowl Sunday. The half slab of ribs comes with house pickled cucumbers and onions, potato salad, and sweet Hawaiian rolls for just $17.99." - Keri Bridgwater

"Common Theory will celebrate a milestone fifth anniversary in Kearny Mesa this weekend with three days of special events, and the Convoy Street gastropub is heading into year six with a new chef at its helm. Jonathan Bautista is fresh off five and a half years at George’s at the Cove, where he oversaw all three levels of the La Jolla institution including California Modern, its fine dining restaurant." - Candice Woo

"Common Theory will also be getting in on the cocktail action. The beer bar is planning to add four draft cocktails to its tap list." - Candice Woo