Wholly Plant-Based The Modern Vegan To Open In San Diego's North Park On June 8

May 31, 2019

Unveiling in San Diego's North Park community on Saturday, June 8 is the highly-anticipated second outpost of Las Vegas plant-based hotspot The Modern Vegan, a wholly vegan bar & restaurant with an extensive menu of more than 100 different dishes.

San Diego County Fair Kicks Off With Oz-Theme & Plenty Of New Attractions | Visit The Del Mar Fairgrounds From May 31 Through July 4!

May 31, 2019

It’s time to skip down the yellow brick road to the 2019 San Diego County Fair, which opens at 4pm today and will run for 27 days of fun. This year’s theme explores the magical world inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and will feature a whole host of new attractions, including tasty treats, flashy entertainment, adorable farm animals, scream-worthy carnival rides, fantastic festivals, goofy competitions, concerts & comedy shows, and endless opportunities for fun through July 4.

La Central Urban Grill To Bring More Sonoran-Style Mexican Fare To San Diego's South County Starting June 3

May 30, 2019

La Central Urban Grill has been operating from a makeshift stand sited outside Novo Brazil Brewing in the South County San Diego neighborhood of Eastlake since April, but next week the Sonoran-style Mexican concept will unveil a full-scale restaurant on Main Street in Chula Vista.

Food Truck Fridays Launch In San Diego's Balboa Park

May 30, 2019

The culinary wasteland that is San Diego's Balboa Park will soon get a much needed influx of eats when Food Truck Fridays returns for the summer.

San Diego's Former Top Chef Contestant Rich Sweeney Joins Tocaya Organica

May 29, 2019

After a short tenure helming the kitchen at Fox Restaurant Concepts North Italia restaurant in Fashion Valley Mall, former Top Chef contestant, Rich Sweeney, has taken the position of Area Culinary Director for Los Angeles-based Tocaya Organica, which operates 2 locations in San Diego with a third on the way.

San Diego's Simsim Outstanding Shawarma To Open Second Area Location

May 29, 2019

San Diego born, fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant Simsim Outstanding Shawarma will open a second location in Carmel Mountain Plaza this fall.

Mad Munch Grilled Cheezer Opens In Ocean Beach

May 29, 2019

After a substantial delay, Mad Munch Grilled Cheezer Co. opens today in Ocean Beach, offering a menu of signature grilled cheese sandwiches.

Eight San Diego Restaurants Awarded Michelin's Value-Oriented Bib Gourmand Recognition

May 28, 2019

French tire company Michelin today announced the inaugural selection of Bib Gourmand establishments in the 2019 Michelin Guide California. From tacos to Italian fare, and from bistros to woodfire restaurants, the highly anticipated list features eight San Diego hot spots.

25-Year-Old, Beijing-Based Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot To Open San Diego Location

May 28, 2019

With more than 20 stores around the world, Chinese hot pot chain Shancheng Lameizi will bring its first location to San Diego later this year in the Kearny Mesa space currently occupied by Thai House Cuisine.

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Unveils New Pacific Beach Location Featuring Matcha, Soft Serve & Rooftop Patio

May 27, 2019

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters will unveil its third coffee bar location today in San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood, and the newest outpost has an expanded menu featuring soft serve ice cream, as well as a rooftop patio with views of the nearby ocean.

Popular Korean Hot Dog Chain Chungchun Ssal Crispy Rice Dogs Unveils In Kearny Mesa

May 26, 2019

Now in its soft opening stage in the Kearny Mesa space last occupied by the short-lived The Churreria Cafe is Chungchun Ssal Crispy Rice Dogs, a Korean hot-dog-on-a-stick chain with more than 300 locations around the world.

KAABOO Del Mar To Host Free-To-Attend Taste Of Kaaboo On June 6 To Coincide With Culinary Lineup Announcement

May 26, 2019

San Diego's top cultural and arts festival, KAABOO Del Mar has already dropped its exciting music and comedy lineups for its fifth annual event, happening this September 13-15, but on June 6, the company will host the free-to-attend Taste of Kaaboo at downtown's Quartyard to coincide with the release of its art and culinary lineup.

17th Annual San Diego Beer & Sake Festival Takes Over Flight Deck Of Historic U.S.S. Midway On June 13 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

May 26, 2019

The San Diego Beer & Sake Festival will take over the flight deck of the historic U.S.S. Midway aircraft carrier and museum in downtown San Diego on Thursday, June 13, from 7-10pm, featuring local restaurants serving sample dishes along with vendors pouring more than 100 varieties of craft beer, shochu and fine sake. Guests will also enjoy exciting entertainment, a silent auction and raffle, and artisan booths. We are raffling off 2 tickets to attend and also offering promo code SDVILLE for $20 savings on GA tickets and promo code SDVILLEVIP for $40 savings on VIP passes!

City Tacos Owners Get Into Burger Game With Opening Of Imperial Beach Buns

May 25, 2019

After recently opening a new outpost as part of Mike Hess Brewing Company's Imperial Beach tasting room, the owners of City Tacos ceased operations at their nearby IB Street Tacos and replaced the concept with Imperial Beach Buns, a fast casual burger concept now open in San Diego's South County.

North Park Breakfast Company Finally Opens After Nearly Three Years In The Making

May 24, 2019

It's been a long time coming, but the owner of Breakfast Republic has finally opened North Park Breakfast Company, another breakfast restaurant from San Diego's top producer of morning-centric eateries.

Blue Bridge Hospitality Shutters Short Lived El Roy's Tequila Bar + Kitchen In Coronado While Announcing Opening Of Little Frenchie Bistro

May 23, 2019

After less than a year in operation, San Diego-based Blue Bridge Hospitality (Liberty Public Market, Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge, Stake Chophouse ) has closed its bayfront Mexican concept El Roy's Tequila Bar + Kitchen in Coronado. Following the old adage, "when one door closes, another opens", the restaurant group will open Little Frenchie Bistro tomorrow, Friday, May 24.

After More Than 50 Years In Business, Bay Park Landmark Old Trieste Restaurant To Close At Month's End | San Diego's Verant Group Has Purchased The Property

May 23, 2019

Old Trieste has been a San Diego destination for upscale Italian fare since it first opened its doors 56 years ago, but the Bay Park fine dining establishment will soon serve its last meals, as the property it occupies is being transferred to San Diego-based hospitality company, Verant Group.

Bolt Brewery & Spirits To Open In La Mesa

May 22, 2019

The husband-and-wife team behind East County-based Bolt Brewery have taken over Mr. G's Tavern in La Mesa and will open a tasting room and cocktail bar. Bolt Brewery & Spirits is coming soon.

North Park's Tamarindo Latin Kitchen + Bar Will Open Del Mar Plaza Location

May 22, 2019

The team behind North Park's Tamarindo Latin Kitchen + Bar will soon expand the concept to Del Mar Plaza, taking over 4,000 square-feet of ground-level space within the coveted complex.

Sisters Pizza To Offer East Coast-Style Italian Fare Starting On June 3

May 21, 2019

Inspired by family tragedy, Sister's Pizza will bring New Jersey-style pizza and American-Italian fare to the Bankers Hill/Hillcrest communities starting on Monday, June 3.

Five San Diego Restaurants Names On OpenTable's List Of 100 Best Restaurants in America for a Big Night Out

May 21, 2019

Five San Diego restaurants have been named to online restaurant reservations company OpenTable's list of the 100 Best Restaurants in America for a Big Night Out, and they are all located surprisingly close to one another.

Parana Empanadas Founders Announce New Pacific Beach Cafe To Open In Former Fat Sal's Deli Space

May 20, 2019

The San Diego-based Argentinean family behind the popular Parana Empanadas brand - which operates locations in Liberty Public Market, Westfield UTC and at farmer’s markets across the county - has announced their newest culinary concept, Yerba, debuting as a signature tea shop this summer in the space that last housed Fat Sal's Deli.

HessFest Returns To North Park For 9th Annual Celebration On Saturday, June 22 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

May 19, 2019

Celebrate 9 years of delicious craft beer at Mike Hess Brewing's annual anniversary beer festival - HessFest- taking over Grim Avenue in North Park on Saturday, June 22! Enjoy some of Hess Brewing's favorite local breweries and eateries, including special collaboration brews and casks, as well as live music, great folks and excellent vibes. SanDiegoVille is offering $5 savings on tickets with promo code SDVILLE, as well as raffling off 2 VIP passes to the festivities.

Korean Chain Bibigo Kitchen To Open In San Diego's Fashion Valley Mall On May 24

May 19, 2019

Korean bibimbap chain Bibigo Kitchen will open a full-service restaurant in San Diego's Fashion Valley Mall on Friday, May 24.

3rd Annual Sip 'N Savor Festival Takes Over Liberty Station On June 2 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

May 18, 2019

The 3rd Annual Sip 'N Savor Festival will take over Barracks 17 at Liberty Station on Sunday, June 2, from 12-4pm, offering a food & drink festival experience that benefits the American Liver Foundation Pacific Coast Division. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend, as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $10 savings per ticket.

Philippines-Based Neighborhood Tavern Chain Gerry's Grill To Open San Diego Location

May 18, 2019

With more than 100 locations around the globe, Philippines–based Gerry's Grill will soon bring Filipino comfort foods to San Diego with the opening of its first area location.

San Diego Bayfest Debuts At Embarcadero Marina Park North On June 1 With Life Performances By Slightly Stooped, Tribal Seeds & More | Enter For A Chance To Win Tickets

May 18, 2019

Three former Oysterfest organizers have teamed up to create a legacy music festival at the scenic Embarcadero Marina Park North in downtown San Diego. Bayfest will take place on Saturday, June 1, from 1-10pm, offering a fun festival atmosphere and a reggae-based lineup with live performances by Slightly Stoopid, Tribal Seeds, Fortunate Youth, Don Carlos, Hirie and Band Of Gringos

Earl Of Sandwich To Grand Open In Downtown San Diego On Saturday, June 1

May 17, 2019

From the descendants of the inventor of everyone's favorite midday meal, Earl Of Sandwich will grand open its 2,700 square-foot downtown San Diego location on June 1.

Del Mar's The Sky Deck Restaurant Hall To Feature Rooftop Beer Garden, Artisan Pizza, French Pastries, Craft Cocktail Bar & More

May 16, 2019

We broke the news last summer that a 20,000 square-foot, multi-restaurant food hall called The Sky Deck would be installing in Del Mar Highlands Town Center as part of the $100+ million redesign of the 30-year-old complex. Details are now being released that the space will house a central craft cocktail bar, a rooftop beer garden, and restaurants ranging from Thai food to Italian pizza.

A Korean Food Hall Is Opening In San Diego Next Month

May 15, 2019

As part of next month's opening of the new 40,000+ square foot Asian supermarket, Kearny Mesa's incoming H Mart will house an onsite Korean food hall.

Rockin' Baja Lobster Shutters Mira Mesa Location

May 14, 2019

San Diego-based seafood chain Rockin' Baja Lobster has announced the closure of its Mira Mesa location.

Breakfast Bitch To Bring All-Day Brunch & Grill-Your-Own Pancakes To San Diego's Hillcrest

May 13, 2019

A new morning-centric bar & restaurant crassly named Breakfast Bitch will soon open in one of the The Guild Theatre building spaces that last housed Mexican chicken chain Vancouver Wings in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood.

Union Kitchen & Tap Owners To Bring Boxcar Provisions To Encinitas

May 12, 2019

From OMG Hospitaliy (Union Kitchen & Tap, Pacific Beach AleHouse), Boxcar Provisions is set to open in the heart of San Diego's beachside community of Encinitas. 

Barrio Logan's Por Vida Cafe Expands To North Park

May 11, 2019

Barrio Logan's Por Vida cafe and creative collective will soon open a second location in San Diego's North Park community.

Slater's 50/50 Founder To Open Dual Concepts Spitfire Tacos & Head Lettuce In La Jolla's UTC Area

May 10, 2019

The founder of SoCal-born burger and beer chain Slater's 50/50 is launching two new dual-concept restaurants in San Diego's UTC area of La Jolla. Spitfire will serve "authentically made inauthentic tacos" with a unique array of spit-roasted meats, while next door patrons will be able to design their own salads and bowls topped with freshly cooked proteins at Head Lettuce.

Orange County-Based The Butchery Opens First San Diego Location On May 18

May 9, 2019

Popular Southern California-based full-service butcher shop The Butchery will grand open its first San Diego location at the new One Paseo development in Del Mar on Saturday, May 18, from 11am-4pm.

San Diego's Award-Winning Lost Cause Meadery To Open Tasting Room In Bay Park

May 8, 2019 

San Diego's award-winning Lost Cause Meadery is in the process of opening a 3,000 square foot tasting room in Bay Park.

The Team Behind Bankers Hill's Mia Trattoria Launches Roma Mia In San Diego's Gaslamp

May 7, 2019

Now open in the downtown space that last housed Italia Mia in San Diego's Gaslamp is Roma Mia, an Italian bar & restaurant from the owners of Mia Trattoria in Bankers Hill.

Daniel Boulud's Former Protégé Joins San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group

May 6, 2019

We reported last year that Celebrity Chef Daniel Boulud's longtime protégé, Chef Travis Swikard, had returned to his hometown of San Diego to open a Meditteranean-inspired, California-driven restaurant. We can now confirm that Chef Swikard is partnering with San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group, a return to a company he worked for more than a decade prior.

Fried Chicken & Waffles Concept Touching Down In San Diego's Pacific Beach | Rhythm's Chicken & Waffles To Open Later This Month

May 5, 2019

Moving into the small storefront that last housed Hola Che in the heart of San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood is the first brick-and-mortar location of Rhythm's Chicken & Waffles, which previously operated a local fried chicken-based food truck.

Civico 1845 Owners Partner With Michelin-Starred Calbrian Chefs For Incoming Il Dandy Ristorante | Modern Italian Restaurant Set To Unveil In Bankers Hill On May 10

May 4, 2019

We broke the news last year that the family behind Little Italy's popular Civico 1845 had plans for a new upscale "Calabria meets San Diego" restaurant concept in partnership with father-and-son chefs behind a Michelin Star awarded Italy-based eatery. After much anticipation, the $3 million Il Dandy modern Italian dining destination is set to grand open in San Diego's Bankers Hill community on Friday, May 10.

Huge Italian Specialty Market, Deli & Wine Bar To Open In San Diego's East Village This Summer

May 3, 2019

The team beind Little Italy's RoVino Rotisserie + Wine is in the process of developing San Diego's largest Italian specialty market. Rovino The Foodery is set to unveil this summer on the base floor of Strata Apartments in the East Village, offering an Italian deli and market experiennce complimennted by an inhouse wine bar and Italian restaurant.

Madero’s Mexican Tequila Bar To Open Soon In Carmel Valley

May 3, 2019 

Opening as early as this weekend in the 3,300 square foot space that previously housed the short-lived Casa Rustica within The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch in Carmel Valley is Madero's Mexican Tequila Bar, an authentic restaurant and tequila house from the owners of neighboring Wokou Ramen.

Combination Blue Ocean Sushi & Harumama Restaurant To Open In Former The Hake Space In La Jolla

May 2, 2019

Moving into the prime space perched above La Jolla Shores that last housed The Hake is a combination concept restaurant from Instagram-sensation Harumama Noodles & Buns and Carlsbad-born Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi.

Dining Out San Diego Magazine Launches Incredible Book Of 2-For-1 Deals For More Than 80 Of San Diego's Top Restaurants | Get The San Diego Dining Out Passbook For Just $39 With Discount Code SDVILLE

May 2, 2019

Dining Out San Diego Magazine has released its highly-anticipated annual deal book featuring two-for-one entrées and other huge savings offers at more than 80 highly-regarded restaurants across San Diego County, good until May 2020. Normally $99 per book, SanDiegoVille readers can get a huge discount by entering discount code SDVILLE to purchase the San Diego Dining Out Passbook for only $39 for a limited time - which pays for itself in 1-2 uses. We are also raffling off a book for one lucky reader.

James Coffee To Open North Park Location

May 1, 2019

San Diego's James Coffee Co., which currently operates outposts in the Bankers Hill and Little Italy neighborhoods, will soon expand with the opening of a third area location in North Park.