Modern Times Beer + Coffee To Launch 'Timestead'’ Concept In Former The Local Space In Downtown San Diego

Just days after The Local Eatery and Drinking Hole abruptly shuttered its longtime 4th Avenue location in downtown San Diego - leaving vendors and customers stunned - Modern Times Beer has announced its newest venture: a retro-futurist venue called Timestead, set to open in the same space by mid-August 2025.

PopUp Bagels Secures First San Diego Location In La Jolla, Kicking Off San Diego Expansion

PopUp Bagels, the cult-favorite East Coast bagel brand known for its signature "Grip, Rip, and Dip" approach, has officially locked in its first San Diego County outpost, taking over the former home of Breakfast Republic in La Jolla. 

San Diego's Harland Brewing Expands Culinary Program With New Director And Incoming 4S Ranch Restaurant

San Diego’s Harland Brewing is stepping up its food game in a big way. The fast-growing brewery has hired veteran chef Scott Cannon as its new Director of Culinary Operations to oversee and evolve its food offerings at both its cozy South Park taproom and a forthcoming restaurant and tasting room in 4S Ranch.

LA Smashburger Darling For The Win Opening In San Diego's Pacific Beach

For  The  Win, the celebrated Los Angeles smashburger chain, is opening a new location on Garnet Avenue in San Diego's Pacific Beach.

Cohn Restaurant Group To Close The Pioneer BBQ After Seven Year Run Serving East County’s Smoked Favorites

The Pioneer BBQ, the chef-driven barbecue restaurant that started as a partnership between Carnitas Snack Shack founder Hanis Cavin and San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group, has announced it will serve its final platter of smoked meats on July 8, 2025. The closure marks the end of a seven-year run for the East County staple, which earned a loyal following with its low-and-slow smoked barbecue, creative comfort food, and neighborhood bar atmosphere.

Sands Coffee Roasters to Debut First Storefront in Oceanside, Bringing Turkish Brews and Global Flavors To San Diego's North County

Sands Coffee Roasters, a locally rooted specialty coffee company known for its authentic Turkish coffee and signature Dubai Chocolate Bars, is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar location in San Diego's North County city of Oceanside.

Fanatics Fest Appears To Be Coming To San Diego This December With Star Power, Sports Icons, And Pop Culture Crossovers

Fanatics Fest, the wildly ambitious and star-studded sports and pop culture mega-event, appears to be coming to San Diego this December, based on an event listing on the Convention Center website. 

Ultimate List Of Things To Do In San Diego - July 2025 Edition

San Diego's summer heat is in full swing, and July is packed with action from sunrise brunches to moonlit concerts. Whether you're spotting fireworks over the bay, cheering at the races, or discovering new wine and culinary finds, there's something for everyone this month. With sun-drenched weekends, outdoor festivals, and cultural happenings, San Diego continues to sizzle.

Demolition Begins On Historic Former Captain Keno’s Site In San Diego's North County To Make Way For Mixed-Use Development

The building that housed one of North County's most storied dive bars, Captain Keno's Bar & Restaurant, is now being demolished to make way for a large-scale mixed-use development, officially closing the book on a 54-year chapter of Leucadia history.

Smash And Stack Unveils In San Diego's Pacific Beach, Bringing Smashburgers To Garnet Avenue

Smash and Stack, known for its crispy-edged smashburgers and playful Alien-themed aesthetic, has unveiled in San Diego's Pacific Beach.

Cowboy Cantina Brings Southwestern Sizzle To San Diego’s Gaslamp

A new dining and drinking destination is riding into San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, as Cowboy Cantina, a lively restaurant and bar inspired by the bold flavors of the American Southwest, officially soft opens this weekend.

It’s Giving Villa Vibes: Love Island USA Viewing Parties Are Taking Over San Diego

Can we pull you for a chat? Whether you're here for the drama, the grafting, or just a cheeky cocktail while you watch the latest recoupling chaos unfold, San Diego has officially entered its Love Island era. With Season 7 of Love Island USA now airing almost nightly on Peacock, bars and restaurants across the city are turning into makeshift villas, hosting themed watch parties where fans can scream at the telly with fellow bombshells and maybe even find their own type (on paper, that is).

Toasted Gastrobrunch Bids Farewell To La Mesa After Less Than Two Years

Toasted Gastrobrunch, the eclectic daytime dining concept from veteran restaurateur Sami Ladeki, is closing its La Mesa location this weekend, marking the end of a short-lived chapter for the rebranded former Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza site on Fletcher Parkway.

Fantasy-Inspired Whiskey Bear Tavern To Open In San Diego's North County, Blending Dungeons & Dragons With Dining

A one-of-a-kind tavern concept inspired by the world of Dungeons & Dragons is coming to San Diego’s North County this fall, promising a blend of fantasy immersion, tabletop gaming, and culinary creativity.

Tijuana's Quimérico Café Expanding To San Diego, Bringing Bold Brunch Flair Across the Border

San Diego is about to welcome a flavorful new arrival to its thriving brunch scene. Next month, the coastal North County city of Encinitas will become home to the first U.S. location of Quimérico Café, a Tijuana-born brunch and coffee concept known for its imaginative take on traditional Mexican fare.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (June 20-26) By County Health Department

This is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from June 20 - June 26, 2025.