Mission Bagel Soft Opens First Brick-And-Mortar Location In San Diego's Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach is officially getting in on San Diego’s bagel renaissance. Mission Bagel, the food truck-turned-local favorite, has quietly soft opened its first brick-and-mortar shop on Garnet Avenue, taking over the former home of The Friendly.

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

Summer might be fading, but September in San Diego brings its own special energy. With fewer tourists and warm golden days, it's the perfect time to enjoy locals' summer. The city is buzzing with more than 75 events - everything from massive EDM festivals and restaurant specials to new theater productions and quirky fundraisers, making this month one of the most event-packed of the year.

San Diego-Born Vegan Fast Food Chain Plant Power Abruptly Closes SDSU Location

Plant Power Fast Food, the San Diego-born vegan chain once hailed as the future of plant-based drive-thru dining, has officially closed its location near San Diego State University. The company confirmed the shutdown this week in a notice on its website, citing the expiration of its lease.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (August 22 - August 28) 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 August 22 - August 28, 2025.

President Of San Diego-Based Bitchin’ Sauce Breaks Silence On Family Feud, Shares Private Letters In Response To Viral Coverage

The family feud behind one of San Diego's most successful food brands is heating up again - and this time, the president of Bitchin' Sauce is weighing in directly.

Popular Chef Anthony Wells Returns To San Diego To Lead Kitchen At Newly Opened Lana In Solana Beach

Anthony Wells, the James Beard Award semifinalist chef who helped shape the identity of San Diego’s Juniper & Ivy over nearly a decade, is officially returning to the local dining scene. This September, Wells will step in as executive chef at Lana, a recently opened Solana Beach restaurant specializing in California seasonal coastal cuisine.

Team Behind Swagyu Burger Bringing Bobby's Pizza To San Diego's East Village

Bobby’s Pizza is a new pizzeria from the Swagyu Burger ownership group, set to debut in early September in San Diego’s East Village.

Wedgewood Weddings Expands To Downtown San Diego With New Venue At The Headquarters

A new wedding venue is coming to downtown San Diego, as Wedgewood Weddings has announced it will open at The Headquarters at Seaport Village, a historic property that once served as the city’s police headquarters. The new venue, located at 789 West Harbor Drive, will begin hosting weddings and events in late 2025, with tours already underway.

Mt. Joy Proves Their Star Power With Packed San Diego Concert At The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park

On a picture-perfect late summer evening in San Diego, Mt. Joy transformed The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park into a soaring celebration of indie folk-rock. Presented by Live Nation San Diego, the August 26 concert was a general admission free-for-all, and fans packed the bayfront venue shoulder-to-shoulder for two and a half hours of music under the skyline and crescent moon.

Creators Of Pop Pie Co. & Stella Jean’s Bringing Little While Café To San Diego's North Park

A new chapter is brewing for one of San Diego's most beloved culinary groups. The Sweet & Savory Collective - the team behind Pop Pie Co. and Stella Jean’s Ice Cream - is preparing to open Little While, a dedicated coffee and pastry shop in the former Hawthorn Coffee space on Adams Avenue in North Park.

Ms. Peggie’s Place, San Diego’s Beloved Dollhouse & Miniatures Shop, To Close After 40+ Years

A unique piece of San Diego’s retail history is coming to an end. Ms. Peggie’s Place, the city’s only dedicated dollhouse and miniatures shop, will close its Cass Street location on October 31 after more than four decades in business.

Johnny Rad’z Pizza, Backed By Pro Skateboarding Icon Mike McGill, Coming To San Diego's North County

Pro skate legend Mike McGill has teamed up with "radical restaurateur" Johnny Rad to open Johnny Rad’z Pizza in San Diego's North County, joining a wave of extreme athlete-backed eateries in Encinitas.

Cali Social Cafe To Open In San Diego's Pacific Beach, Taking Over Former World Curry Space

Pacific Beach is preparing to welcome a fresh dining concept to Garnet Avenue as Cali Social Cafe readies to bring a menu of globally-inspired dishes to the space long occupied by World Curry, which closed its doors late last year after nearly three decades in business.

As Drinking Slides In The U.S., San Diego Sees A Coffee Boom And A Craft Beer Bust

San Diego built its global reputation on hops. For years the city was hailed as the "Capital of Craft," with new breweries opening at a breakneck pace and beer tourism cementing itself as a core part of the local economy. But a national shift away from alcohol is reshaping what (and where) we drink. Across the United States, fewer people are consuming alcohol, and in San Diego the ripple effects are evident in a surge of coffee culture and a painful craft-beer cool-down.