San Diego Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey Says He “Saw the White Light” During Medical Scare In Italy, Reveals Details On Chaotic Podcast Episode

San Diego celebrity chef Brian Malarkey says he came frighteningly close to death during a recent vacation in Italy, describing convulsions, a complete loss of bodily control, and a moment where he believed he was crossing into the afterlife. He shared the story on the November 11 episode of the Harley and Malarkey podcast - a program usually known less for spiritual revelations and more for mildly unhinged couple’s therapy in real time.

San Diego Chef Accursio Lota's Dora Ristorante Sets Opening For November 18, Bringing Sicily-Meets-La Jolla Coastal Italian Dining To UCSD’s Theatre District

One of San Diego’s most anticipated restaurant openings of the year is finally on the calendar. Dora Ristorante, the new coastal Italian project from acclaimed Sicilian chef Accursio Lota and hospitality visionary Corinne Goria, will officially open Tuesday, November 18, with reservations now live on OpenTable for dinner service.

Oceanside’s Recently-Opened The Victorian At Hill Street Suddenly Closes After Letting Go Of Most Staff, Including "Hell's Kitchen" Contestant Head Chef

The Victorian at Hill Street, Oceanside’s highly anticipated modern California restaurant housed inside the historic 1888 Weitzel House, appears to have abruptly closed just months after opening, with reports that nearly the entire team was let go, including Chef de Cuisine Lisa Rivera, who is currently appearing on the new season of Hell’s Kitchen. 

Padres Rock San Diego With Announcement That Seidler Family May Sell the Franchise

San Diego woke up to a bombshell Tuesday morning when season ticket holders and subscribers received an unexpected email from Padres Chairman John Seidler, announcing that the Seidler family has officially begun “a process of evaluating our future with the Padres, including a potential sale of the franchise.” 

North County San Diego Market’s Future Uncertain As Immigration Case Looms For Beloved Owner

A North County San Diego market that’s become a neighborhood staple now faces an uncertain future - one tied to an immigration court case that could determine whether its longtime owner is allowed to stay in the country.

San Diego-Based Food Creator ‘FoodWithBearHands’ Dies Following "Horrible Incident" In Texas; Community Rallies Around His Family

The food community is mourning the loss of Michael Duarte, the San Diego-based content creator known online as “FoodWithBearHands.” 

No Bags, No Masks, No Freedom? Exploring The NBA YoungBoy Concert's Unprecedented Crackdown At SDSU's Viejas Arena

It was supposed to be just another night at San Diego State’s Viejas Arena - another artist, another crowd, another sold-out show. But on November 7, the campus venue rolled out something unprecedented in its history: a total ban on all bags and face coverings, even masks. In a post-pandemic world where face coverings have become normalized for health and privacy reasons, the policy struck many as extreme - and for some, deeply unsettling. Was this about safety, or something more complicated about perception, fear, and control?

Meet San Diego’s “Porto’s Guy,” The Viral Pastry Dealer Bringing LA’s Favorite Bakery South

A famous Los Angeles bakery has unofficially made its way to San Diego - thanks to one determined couple and their fully loaded SUVs. The mysterious “Porto’s Guy,” who’s become a viral sensation on social media, has been spotted selling boxes of pastries from the trunk of his car.

San Diego's Regal Edwards Mira Mesa Cinema To Add Full Bar Using Historic Captain Keno’s Liquor License

Regal Edwards Mira Mesa is gearing up to offer more than popcorn, soda and candy. The popular theater has applied for a Type-47 full liquor license, allowing the sale of beer, wine, and cocktails - and the license comes with a surprising pedigree. It’s being transferred from none other than Captain Keno’s, the treasured Encinitas dive bar that closed its doors last year after more than half a century in business.

Family Sues City Of San Diego After 4-Year-Old Boy Killed by Falling Eucalyptus Branch At La Jolla Park

The family of 4-year-old Ronan Kerr is suing the City of San Diego after a massive eucalyptus branch fell and fatally struck the child at Villa La Jolla Park this summer - an accident that the family’s attorneys say was both preventable and symptomatic of long-standing city negligence.

San Diego's Historic Las Cuatro Milpas Property Sold For $2.275 Million; Barrio Logan Icon Plans December Closure

A San Diego dining institution is officially closing its doors after more than nine decades. It has been confirmed that the property housing Las Cuatro Milpas, the Barrio Logan restaurant famed for its handmade tortillas and simple Mexican fare, has been sold for $2.275 million. 

Technology-Driven “Dinner + Show” Lands In Downtown San Diego | Le Petit Chef & Friends Serving Up Immersive Animation Dinner Experience

Downtown San Diego has a new kind of dinner show - one where the chef is just two inches tall. Le Petit Chef & Friends, an internationally celebrated 3D dining experience created by the Belgian artist collective Skullmapping, has made its local debut at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, blending fine dining with art, animation, and storytelling.

Rush Bowls Expanding With Second San Diego Location In Former Corner Office Space

Rush Bowls, the Colorado-based smoothie and acai bowl franchise, is expanding its San Diego footprint with a second local location set to open in the Sorrento Mesa building that last housed Corner Office Pizza & Craft Bar, which closed earlier this year after less than 18 months in business.

Car Plows Through Crystal Pier Gate In San Diego's Pacific Beach, Sending 800-Pound Barrier Flying

A shocking scene unfolded Friday night in Pacific Beach when a speeding car plowed through the entrance gate of Crystal Pier, launching an 800-pound barrier into the air and leaving a path of chaos and destruction in its wake.

La Jollita Del Mar Brings Mexico’s Celebrated Seafood Legacy To La Jolla

La Jollita Del Mar Bar & Restaurant has officially opened its doors in La Jolla, marking the U.S. debut of Grupo Los Arcos, one of Mexico’s most acclaimed culinary groups. The opening on Prospect Street brings decades of coastal heritage, refined flavors, and world-class seafood to San Diego’s seaside dining scene.

San Diego's Top Spots For A Great Thanksgiving Handheld Meal

Those craving Thanksgiving flavors this November can skip the leftovers and head straight for one of San Diego’s many Thanksgiving-inspired sandwiches. As the holiday season approaches, stop scrolling, loosen your belt, and get ready for 25 meals worth giving thanks for - all in handheld form.

San Diego Restaurants Closures & Downgrades This Week (October 31-November 6) Due To County Health Department Inspections

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 October 31 - November 6, 2025.

Vegan Dining Duo Dreamboat Diner And Vulture In Jeopardy As Building Hits The Market Just Six Months After Opening

Less than six months after opening to great fanfare, University Heights’ high-design vegan sister restaurants Dreamboat Diner and Vulture are already facing an uncertain future. The two-story building housing the dual concepts - positioned directly under the neighborhood’s landmark sign - has quietly been listed for sale, raising fresh doubts about the viability of San Diego’s upscale plant-based dining scene.

Karl Strauss Brewing Company To Open New Santee Brewpub In Former Mimi’s Café Space

Karl Strauss Brewing Company is expanding once again, this time into San Diego’s East County. The city’s pioneering craft brewery has signed a tentative lease for the 7,100-square-foot building that long housed Mimi’s Café, located in the Mission Gorge Square Shopping Center next door to Phil’s BBQ.