Aztec Owned: SDFoodies

SDFoodies: SDSU marketing graduate, Chris Stone (‘18), turned a pandemic passion into SDFoodies, one of San Diego's most influential food brands.

After graduating from San Diego State University’sFowler College of Business with a degree in marketing, Chris Stone ('18), founder of SDFoodies, began his journey during the pandemic. What started as a side project documenting his and his wife Ashley's experiences around San Diego has grown into a thriving social media brand that connects San Diegans with new restaurants and experiences.

As Stone reflects on his path, he notes, "I combined my past experiences in film and food and took that angle of the 'why' behind the food. That gave the brand a better identity." 

Today, with more than half a million followers across Instagram and TikTok, SDFoodies works with hundreds of restaurants across the entire region. Stone's authentic approach to storytelling, combining his marketing education with his passion for food, has made the brand a trusted resource for discovering San Diego's best culinary gems and hidden ex