The City of San Diego is home to one of the most vital and culturally diverse populations to be found anywhere in America. The Participant Observer is a web magazine dedicated to discovering and showcasing the wide variety of culturally interesting events, people, places, and organizations our city has to offer. Our continuously updated Events Calendar provides comprehensive information about current and forthcoming events in San Diego. In addition to covering local events, The Participant Observer publishes features and articles about cultural events and phenomena happening around the world. We urge you to explore the many other resources our site provides.

Balboa International Market
5907 Balboa avenue
San Diego,CA
Phone: (858) 277-3600
Cuisine: Persian, Arabic, Mediterranean, Russian,
Eastern European, Turkish and Spanish

Continent European Deli
4150 Regents Park Row, Suite 110
La Jolla,CA
Phone: (858) 623-0099
Cuisine: Russian/European

International Market and Grill
3211 Holiday Court
La Jolla,CA
Phone: (858) 535-9700
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Persian and Iranian

Mid East Market
4595 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego,CA
Phone: (619) 284-6361
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

North Park Produce
12342 Poway Road
Poway, CA 92064
Phone: (858) 391-9100
Cuisine: Middle Eastern 

Harvest International Market
4220 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 92117
Phone: (858) 810-8228
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Vine Ripe Market
8191 Fletcher Pkwy
La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: (619) 462-7800
Cuisine: Middle Eastern