The Florence All-Day Restaurant & Cafe To Open As Part Of New Sabre Springs Mixed-Use Complex

January 31, 2019

Kilroy Realty Corporations's incoming "modern work complex", dubbed Kilroy Sabre Springs, includes the opening of The Florence -  a $10 million neighborhood social house, bar and restaurant being developed in partnership with Chef Antonio Friscia's Legal Restaurants.

Tony Hawk's Son To Open Coffee Shop In San Diego

January 30, 2019

The son of legendary pro-skateboarder Tony Hawk is part of the team opening a new craft coffee shop in San Diego's North County. Steel Mill Coffee is set to debut next week in Oceanside.

Sirens Seafood Restaurant Is Coming To San Diego's Hillcrest Area

January 30, 2019

Opening as early as next week in the uptown area between Hillcrest and North Park in the space that last housed Pardon My French Bar & Kitchen is Sirens Bar & Restaurant, a casual seafood-centric eatery and bar from former Top Chef contestant Frankie "The Bull" Terzoli.

Verandina To End Run In Imperial Beach After Less Than A Year | El Sonorense Mexican Seafood To Open In Its Place

January 30, 2019

After only 9 months in business, the beachside modern Italian restaurant Verandina will shutter this week in San Diego's South County and will be replaced by Sonorense Mexican Seafood.

Snake Oil Cocktail Company to Lead Craft Bar Program at San Diego’s Newest Music + Event Venue | The Conrad To Open In La Jolla This Spring

January 29, 2019

San Diego-born beverage catering and mixology experts Snake Oil Cocktail Company will be the exclusive food and beverage management partner for The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, a progressive music hall and private event space opening this spring in La Jolla.

After 16 Years In Business, Los Panchos Leaves Downtown San Diego

January 29, 2019

After 16 years in San Diego's Gaslamp, Los Panchos De Charly has closed, although owners are promising a revival in Mission Valley in the near future.

San Diego Sandwich Destination Alex's Brown Bag Closes In Pacific Beach For New Home Within Ocean Beach's Mother's Saloon

January 28, 2019

Operating from a walk up counter within Latitude 32 bar in North Pacific Beach for the past 8 years, Alex's Brown Bag will bring its authentic Philly cheesesteaks and stacked sandwiches to Ocean Beach next month, as the business is in the process of relocating to Mother's Saloon.

The Ultimate All-Inclusive San Diego Taco & Beer Festival Returns On May 11 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets To The 5th Annual Tacotopia

January 27, 2019

San Diego Reader is continuing its search to find the best taco in America's Finest City at the often imitated, never duplicated, all-inclusive Tacotopia. Taking place at Golden Hill Park on Saturday, May 11, the 5th annual event will feature over 60 of the top eateries from San Diego, Los Angeles and Tijuana competing for taco bragging rights. Tacotopia attendees also get unlimited beer samples from more than 20 breweries. We're giving away 2 VIP tickets to this always-sold-out event and also offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on any ticket type (including ticket packages). Read on for all the details and be sure to enter.

Celebrate Mardi Gras In Downtown San Diego During The Big Easy Bites & Booze Tour | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets To This Self-Guided Tasting Tour with a NOLA Twist

January 26, 2019

Can’t make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year? Don't worry because the Gaslamp Quarter is bringing the NOLA vibes to downtown San Diego with a Fat Tuesday inspired tasting tour. The Big Easy Bites & Booze Tour returns on Saturday, March 2, from 1-5pm, offering attendees a self-guided tasting tour filled with 20 delicious bites and 20 New Orleans inspired sips. Get your tickets for only $20 with promo code SDVILLE at checkout, and be sure to enter our raffle for a chance to win comped passes!

New Restaurants & International Market Coming To San Diego's Mission Valley As Part Of Controversial Evangelist's Legacy Center

January 25, 2019

A San Diego-based televangelist is in the process of building a massive multi-faith center in Mission Valley, open to the public, which will include a resort, restaurants, an al-fresco international market, a 4-D theater, a performing arts venue, and a replica of Jerusalem’s Wailing Wall. Get ready for The Morris Cerullo International Center, anticipated to unveil by year's end.

TBT RePost: Buzzfeed Tasty's 5 Food & Drink Spots To Hit On Your Next Trip To San Diego

January 24, 2019

Online content curator, Buzzfeed, sent its Bring Me crew to San Diego to explore the culinary delicacies of America's Finest City.

San Diego Born Superfood Eatery Everbowl Secures Funding For Aggressive 2019 Expansion

January 23, 2019

San Diego's two year old Everbowl, a superfood chain that recently opened its 17th store, has secured $3 Million in funding from a Canadian private equity firm to help support an agressive expansion for 2019 and beyond.

Kearny Mesa's Trade Winds Tavern To Be Rebranded To Become Hawaiian Themed HI Street Kitchen & Tap

January 22, 2019

The owner of Sipz Vegetarian Fusion is in the process of rebranding Kearny Mesa's Trade Winds Tavern to become HI Street Kitchen & Tap, a modern Hawaiian bar and restaurant with a separate menu devoted wholly to plant-based dishes.

Downtown San Diego's The Bell Marker Becomes The Owl Drug Company Social Eating House

January 21, 2019

Golden Road Brewing co-founder and craft beer loyalist Tony Yanow's first venture in America's Finest City turned out to be short-lived. The Bell Marker, which opened less than a year ago in downtown San Diego, has been transferred to new management, who is in the process of rebranding the restaurant portion of the concept into The Owl Drug Company Social Eating House.

Hillcrest's Common Stock Already Eyes Expansion | Young Entrepreneurs Kicking Tires On Opening Second Location At East Village's Park 12

January 21, 2019

Common Stock, a bar & restaurant from Hillstone Restaurant Group alums that opened in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood this past September, is already looking toward expansion, including working on a lease for a second location to open within East Village's Park 12 mixed-use complex and luxury high-rise.

Lima Peruvian Restaurant To Replace All American Burgers In San Diego's Gaslamp

January 20, 2019
Photos by W. Scott Koenig

Opening next month in the Gaslamp Quarter space that last housed All American Burgers is Lima Peruvian Food & Cocktails

Steamboat's Cruisers Sub Shop To Open La Jolla Location

January 19, 2019

Opening in the La Jolla space that last housed a branch of Wahoo's Fish Tacos is Cruisers Sub Shop, a surf-themed sandwich eatery from the Steamboat area of Colorado.

San Diego's First 100% Baja-Sourced Beer & Wine Bar Is Coming To South County | El Cruce + 241 Opening In Chula Vista

January 18, 2019

The first area bar wholly devoted to sourcing Baja produced beer and wine is opening in San Diego's South County. El Cruce+241 aims to debut by this summer on Chula Vista's popular Third Avenue Village, taking over the space that long housed Harper's Music Store.

Members-Only Craft Distillery Club Coming To San Diego's Little Italy | The Distillers Club To Open In The Loading Dock Space

January 18, 2019

The founder of San Diego craft distillery, Kill Devil Spirits Co., is moving into the northern Little Italy space currently occupied by The Loading Dock for the opening of The Distiller's Club - a members-only distillery, dining club and event space set to debut this Spring.

A Wholly Vegan Sushi Restaurant Is Opening In San Diego | NoW Sushi To Unveil Soon In Mission Beach

January 17, 2019

From No Worries Movement - the non-profit company that launched the "cruelty free", plant-based NoW Cafe last year - comes NoW Sushi - San Diego's first 100% vegan sushi restaurant opening later this year in the space that last housed Barefoot Bakery & Market in Mission Beach.

Our Picks For A Perfect San Diego Restaurant Week San Diego Restaurant Week | Price Fixed Multi-Course Meals Return This September 23-30

January 16, 2019

With eight full days of dining deals taking place from Sunday, January 20 through Sunday, January 27 for the winter installment of the biannual San Diego Restaurant Week, we thought it best to scour the participating spots and choose one eatery for each night. Check out what would constitute our ideal week of discounted price-fixed meals!

Moto Deli Mira Mesa Becomes Taco Thunder

January 16, 2019

While the Encinitas location remains unchanged, the owners of Moto Deli have rebranded the Mira Mesa branch to become Taco Thunder, a chef-driven, scratch-made taqueria sited within a Shell gas station.

Circa To Close In University Heights To Become Soichi Japanese Restaurant From Sushi Tadokoro Alumni

January 16, 2019

An alum of Old Town's popular Sushi Tadokoro restaurant is branching off on his own for the impending opening of Soichi, an authentic Japanese sushi restaurant set to debut later this year in the University Heights space that has been home to Circa California Soul Food since 2014.

A New Food Hall Is Coming To Downtown San Diego As Part Of Horton Plaza Overhaul | Team Behind The Keating Hotel To Open Horton Plaza Food Hall

January 15, 2019

The team behind downtown San Diego's The Keating Hotel is jumping on board the food hall phenomenon with the impending opening of Horton Plaza Food Hall, a multi-stall dining hub and bar debuting as part of the impending revitalization of Horton Plaza.

24-Hour Buddy's Diner Closes In Pacific Beach With Hopes Of Reopening In New Location

January 15, 2019

Pacific Beach's 24-hour Buddy's Diner closed for business as of yesterday, but ownership hopes to find a new location to reopen.

Young Hickory's North Park Location Burglarized Overnight

January 14, 2019

The North Park location of craft beer and coffee shop, Young Hickory, was burglarized today in the early morning hours, with the thief caught on camera. Can anyone help recognize the culprit?

Team Behind Lionfish To Revamp Hotel Del Coronado's Onsite Restaurant & Dining Options At Sycuan Casino

January 14, 2019

Clique Hospitality, the company behind Lionfish restaurant at Pendry San Diego, has been tasked with revamping Sycuan Casino's culinary options, as well as Hotel Del Coronado's onsite fine dining restaurant, which will replace 1500 Ocean with Serēa - a seafood-focused menu from Executive Chef Jojo Ruiz.

Shrimp Heads To Bring Seafood Boils To San Diego's North Park

January 14, 2019

Opening next week in the 1,800 square foot space that last housed Pho Royal restaurant in San Diego's North Park is Shrimp Heads, a bar & eatery with a menu centered around Cajun seafood boils.

After 13 Year Tenure, Pacific Beach's Latin Chef Peruvian-Brazilian Restaurant Ousted From Its Space By New Landlord

January 13, 2019

Another longtime local spot will be ousted from their home by an apathetic landlord. Pacific Beach's thirteen-year-old, family-run Latin Chef Peruvian Brazilian restaurant will close for business at the end of the month after being served with a 30-day notice by the building's new owner.

Dine Out Escondido! Restaurant Week Celebrates Its Sixth Year This January 27 - February 2

January 12, 2019

Enjoy delicious specials from more than 30 highly-acclaimed chefs, restaurateurs, and eateries in San Diego's North County during the 6th incarnation of Dine Out Escondido! Restaurant Week, taking place from January 27 through February 2 to benefit North County Food Bank.

After More Than A Decade At Urban Kitchen Group, Chef Joe Magnanelli Signs On To Lead Brian Malarkey's Incoming Animae Asian Restaurant

January 11, 2019

After more than a decade with Urban Kitchen Group (Cucina Urbana, Cucina Sorella, Cucina Enoteca), Executive Chef Joe Magnanelli is joining the team of celebrity chef Brian Malarkey to take the lead at his incoming Animae - a multi-million dollar, upscale Asian fusion restaurant opening as early as this Spring within the luxurious Bosa Pacific Gate building in downtown San Diego.

Details Emerge About Bankers Hill's Incoming Il Dandy Ristorante | San Diego's Civico 1845 Owners Partner With Michelin-Starred Calbrian Chefs For New Modern Italian Restaurant

January 10, 2019

We broke the news last year that the family behind Little Italy's popular Civico 1845 had plans for a new restaurant concept in San Diego's Bankers Hill community. We now know that the upscale "Calabria meets San Diego" fusion restaurant will be named Il Dandy - a $3 million, modern Italian dining destination operated in partnership with father-and-son chefs behind a Michelin Star awarded Italy-based eatery.

Project Bar & Grill Ends Short Run In Hillcrest

January 9, 2019

Previously operated as The Brew Project for nearly three years before rebanding last Spring, Project Bar & Grill has ended its short run in San Diego's Hillcrest community, shuttering earlier this week.

Michelin-Starred Chef Signed On To Lead Rooftop Japanese Restaurant At RMD Group's Revamp Of Downtown San Diego's Former Grand Pacific Hotel

January 8, 2019

Two time Michelin-starred chef, Akira Back, is signed on to lead the 5,000 square foot rooftop, modern Japanese restaurant being installed as part of RMD Group's multi-concept revamp of the historic Grand Pacific Hotel in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.

Six San Diego Restaurants Named On Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat In U.S. For 2019 List

January 8, 2019

For the 6th year in a row, Yelp, has released its list of the top 100 places to eat in the United States. Like last year, six San Diego eateries have made the cut.

Former Brew Project GM To Launch Invoak Brewing & Blending In Miramar

January 7, 2019

Opening in the Miramar industrial complex that also houses Pure Project and Duck Foot Brewing Co. is Invoak Brewing & Blending, a new San Diego craft brewery focused on barrel-aged beers.

San Diego Restaurant Week Returns With Eight Days Of Discounted Dining This January 20-27

January 5, 2019

The biannual San Diego Restaurant Week returns for its 15th year with 8 days of discounted dining this January 20 - 27. Ring in the New Year and join more than 150,000 diners on a culinary tour throughout the diverse and thriving food culture of San Diego, as more than 180 restaurants across the county will present a diverse selection of cuisine available as either 2-course lunch menus or 3-course fixed-price dinners. Mark your calendars, start making reservations, and get ready for a delicious week!

The Balboa & Pizzeria Luigi Teams Join Forces For Garlic Shack Revamp | Sister Ray's To Open Soon In San Diego's Sherman Heights

January 4, 2019

The teams behind two San Diego hotspots, The Balboa Bar & Grill & Pizzeria Luigi's, have teamed up for the opening of Sister Ray's - a "low-brow" neighborhood watering hole centered around chili, dogs, burgers, and tall cans set to debut next week in the space that last housed Garlic Shack in Sherman Heights.

Phil's BBQ Closes In Point Loma For $1Million+ Renovation

January 3, 2019

San Diego's iconic barbecue destination shuttered its flagship location yesterday for a six-week overhaul. Phil's BBQ Point Loma is expected to reopen in mid-February.

The Morning After Launches In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

January 2, 2019

Now open in the Gaslamp space that last housed the extremely short-lived Off The Strip Bar & Bistro is The Morning After, a breakfast, brunch and bar concept from the team behind FSix Nightclub.

Breakfast-Focused Flap Your Jacks To Open In San Diego's North Park

January 1, 2019

The brunchification of America's Finest City continues with the impending opening of Flap Your Jacks, a cook-your-own pancake concept with a neighboring dessert parlor anticipated to debut this summer in San Diego's North Park community.