August 31, 2019
Longtime Local Favorite Costa Azul Will Reopen In Bayside Coronado Location
Highly Anticipated Windmill Food Hall May Finally Open This Weekend In San Diego's North County
After a substantial delay, the 12,000 square-foot Windmill Food Hall is anticipated to finally unveil this weekend in San Diego's North County - offering 14 food vendors, a full bar, lawn games, a kids' play area, and much more.
The Patio Group Founder Charged By Federal Government Over Alleged $300 Million "Egregious Fraud"
The founder of San Diego-based The Patio Group - which operates multiple restaurants around the city including The Patio on Lamont, The Patio on Goldfinch, and Fireside By The Patio, amongst others - has been civilly charged by the Federal Securities and Exchange Commission for allegedly operating a $300 million "egregious fraud."
Nashville Hot Chicken Debuts Inside San Diego's Liberty Public Market
Now open inside Liberty Public Market in San Diego's Liberty Station is Liberty Chik, a stand specializing in the emerging culinary trend of Nashville hot chicken.
$8 Million The Magnolia Music Venue To Unveil Next Month In San Diego
August 28, 2019
After More Than 20 Years In San Diego, Rimel's Rotisserie Will Close Last Remaining Location
A San Diego staple for fresh chicken plates for nearly three decades, Rimel's Rotisserie has announced it will close the last remaining location next week.
Hillcrest Location Of Ike's Sandwiches Launches "Virtual Restaurant" Fanboys Cheesesteaks & Cheesecakes
With the advent of modern day restaurant delivery applications, there is a new trend of "virtual restaurants" popping up around the country and San Diego's Ike's Place in Hillcrest has launched one of their own. Fanboy's Cheesesteaks & Cheesecakes is now delivering around America's Finest City exclusively through UberEATS.
San Diego's Incoming Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival Reveals Additional Artists & Daily Lineup For November 22-24 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets
After generating a summer full of buzz and excitement since the initial lineup announcement for Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival this past June, the organizers have now announced additional artists to and released the daily schedule of performers. We are also raffling off 2 weekend passes to attend the highly-anticipated inaugural event. Read on and be sure to enter for a chance to win.
Urban India To Relocate In San Diego's Gaslamp
Downtown San Diego's Urban India restaurant shuttered its 4th Avenue location last month, but the popular Indian restaurant will soon reopen in a new space on 5th Avenue in the historic Gaslamp Quarter.
When One Door Opens, Another Closes | Urge Gastropub To Open In Temecula & Shutter North County San Diego Whiskey Bank
Urge Gastropub & Whiskey Bank will shutter its North County San Diego location next week, while at the same time gearing up to launch its first restaurant outside San Diego, Urge Common House in Temecula.
San Diego Brunch & Booze Festival Takes Over Liberty Station On Saturday, October 19 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets
August 25, 2019
San Diego's Expanding Trust Restaurant Group To Open All-Day Eatery In Former Brooklyn Girl Space In Mission Hills & Close Hundred Proof To Rebrand Into Retro Steakhouse
San Diego's expanding Trust Restaurant Group has taken over the Mission Hills space that last housed Brooklyn Girl Eatery and will open Cardellino, an all-day restaurant, bakery and marketplace. The company is also closing its Hundred Proof concept and will rebrand it into a classic steakhouse called Rare Society.
San Diego's LOLA 55 To Host One Year Anniversary Taco Fiesta On September 9
August 23, 2019
Wrench & Rodent Owners Launch Crowd Funding Campaign To Raise Funds For Opening Of Plant-Based The Plot
The husband-and-wife team behind North County San Diego's uber-popular rockstar sushi destination Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub has launched an Indiegogo crowd funding campaign to raise capital for the opening of The Plot - a 100% plant-based, no-waste restaurant and catering service opening in the 4,000 square-foot South Oceanside space that currently houses Hon Sushi.
Sunny Boy Biscuit Company To Bring Southern Comfort To San Diego's North Park
Inspired by the classic American roadside diner, Sunny Boy Biscuit Company will bring biscuits & gravy dishes and other Southern comfort foods to San Diego's North Park, opening as early as this fall in the space that last housed The Smok'd Hog.
The United States' First Combined Cat Cafe, Bar & Restaurant Is Coming To San Diego
The United States' first full-service cat lounge, bar & restaurant will open in San Diego later this year. Whiskers & Wine is coming to North Park.
North Park's Nomad Donuts Launches Kickstarter For Facelift Improvements
San Diego's Nomad Donuts has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to upgrade the outside exterior and patio of their North Park donut and bagel shop.
Neighborhood-Focused The Henry To Grand Open In San Diego's Coronado On August 27
From Fox Restaurant Concepts - the Arizona-based hospitality company behind such San Diego eateries as Flower Child, Blanco Tacos & Tequila, and North Italia - The Henry all day restaurant and bar will grand open in Coronado on Tuesday, August 27.
Italian Deli, Market & Restaurant Unveils This Week In San Diego's East Village
Grand opening later this week in San Diego's East Village is The Foodery, an almost 4,800 square foot Italian market, deli, bar and restaurant from the team beind Little Italy's RoVino Rotisserie + Wine.
J & Tony's Discount Cured Meats And Negroni Warehouse Unveils In San Diego's East Village
The first collaboration concept from San Diergo-born Modern Times Beer and Consortium Holdings is finally complete. An industry-focused meat house and Italian spirits bar meets Jurassic-themed coffee shop, J & Tony's Discount Cured Meats and Negroni Bar has opened within The Invigatorium in San Diego's East Village.
Valle Food & Wine Festival Returns On Saturday, October 5 With All-Star Line-Up Of Chefs, Wineries, Breweries, Musical Acts & More
Hosted by celebrity chefs Nancy Silverton and Javier Plascencia, the 3rd annual Valle Food & Wine Festival returns to Finca Altozano in Baja's Valle de Guadalupe on Saturday, October 5, offering a stellar line-up of over 40 award-winning culinary talents from both sides of the United States-Mexico border, as well as top area wineries, craft breweries, vendors and a live performance by musical headliner Ozomatli. Read on for details and get your tickets fast because this event will soon sell out!!
San Diego's 2Kids Brewing Announces Impending Closure
Husband-and-wife backed 2Kids Brewing Company has announced it will close after its 6th anniversary next month.
Snake Oil Cocktail Company To Open Medicine Cabinet Bottle Shop & Julep Event Center At Former 57 Degrees
San Diego-based beverage catering and mixology experts Snake Oil Cocktail Company has taken over the 16,500 square-foot space that last housed 57 Degrees & Fishmongers in Middletown and will launch Julep event center & cafe and Medicine Cabinet Bottle Shop.
TBT RePost - Learn To Make Traditional Mexican Carnitas From Former El Jardin Chef Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins
Former Top Chef contestant Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins may no longer be cooking at the currently-shuttered El Jardin in Liberty Station, but you can still learn to make traditional Michoacan-style carnitas with her nifty video. Check it out and make the dish for yourself at home!
Team Behind North Park's Working Class & Pacific Beach's Second Nature To Open New Bayhill Tavern In Bay Park
Opening next month in the space that last housed Blackthorn Irish Pub in Bay Park is Bayhill Tavern, a new neighborhood gastropub concept from the team behind North Park's Working Class and Pacific Beach's Second Nature.
Japanese-Style Rooftop Restaurant 5th & Sky Unveils This Weekend In San Diego's Gaslamp
Opening this weekend on the top floor of downtown San Diego's new Theatre Box luxury cinema is 5th & Sky Rooftop Gardens & Lounge - a 5,000 square foot, Japanese-style cocktail bar and restaurant perched high above the Gaslamp Quarter.
Smokeyard BBQ & Chop Shop To Shutter San Diego Location At Westfield UTC Mall
After less than 2 years in business, Mammoth-based Smokeyard BBQ & Chop Shop will shutter its San Diego location this weekend.
Superfood-Fueled Enclave Restaurant Now Open Within Juneshine In San Diego's Scripps Ranch
Currently in its soft opening phase with a grand opening celebration scheduled for month's end is Enclave, an "adventurous superfood" fueled restaurant within Juneshine Organic Hard Kombucha's location in San Diego's Scripps Ranch area.
Hold Our Beer, Philly! San Diego Knows Cheesesteaks | Check Out Our Top 10 Favorite Cheesesteak Sandwiches In America's Finest City
Invented in Philadelphia, PA, in the early 20th century, the cheesesteak sandwich is now an American culinary staple. It's one of my favorite foods in existence. There is something about the combination of thinly sliced grilled steak, melted cheese, and maybe some veggies (peppers, onions, mushrooms) stuffed into a long hoagie roll that is warm comfort in food form. We've scoured San Diego and here are our 10 favorite cheesesteak sandwiches.
Bay Park's Former Old Trieste Restaurant May Become Neighborhood-Focused Old Park
One of the founding members of San Diego's Verant Group of local bars & restaurants has taken over the Bay Park space inhabited by Old Trieste for more than half a century and has filed public records indiciating he may open a new neighborhood restaurant called Old Park.
San Diego's Own Consortium Holdings Founder Featured In Forbes
August 12, 2019
Global Filipino Chain Famous Waffle Sandwich To Open San Diego Location
A flourishing Filipino chain that already opened and closed a location in San Diego is returning to America's Finest City. Famous Waffle Sandwich, known abroad as Famous Belgian Waffles, will launch its only United States location in Kearny Mesa later this year.
Regal Beagle Owners Take Over Former Monkey Paw Space In San Diego's East Village
The team behind San Diego's Regal Beagle and other area restaurants have taken over the East Village space that last housed now-defunct Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery and will open a new bar & eatery called Bottle Rocket.
Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival Returns For 9th Year With Star Studded Lineup Of Events This August 22-25
The Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival is ramping up for its ninth rendition, taking over our neighboring metropolis to the north this August 22-25 with a star-studded lineup of events including special dinners, a burger throwdown, a culinary showcase and much more.
San Diego Spirits Festival Returns To Downtown's Port Pavilion On Broadway Pier For 11th Year This August 24-25 | Enter To Win Tickets
San Diego’s premier celebration of liquor and cocktails, the San Diego Spirits Festival is back for its eleventh year of unforgettable summertime indulgences this August 24-25. Thousands of spirits enthusiasts wil descend upon San Diego’s waterfront Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier to enjoy two rollicking days of unlimited cocktails and sizzling entertainment. We are raffling off 2 tickets for Sunday, August 25!
Turf & Surf BBQ Championship Returns To Del Mar Racetrack On August 18
Enjoy all-you-can-eat BBQ prepared by top area restaurants at the 4th Annual San Diego Turf & Surf BBQ Championship, taking over Del Mar Racetrack on Sunday, August 18 from 1-5pm.
Lord Of The Wings Chicken Wing Competition Takes Over San Diego's Pacific Beach On August 17
August 10, 2019
A chicken wing competition will take over Maverick's Beach Club in Pacific Beach on Saturday, August 17, from 1-5pm, featuring 9 local restaurants vying for the title of Lord of the Wings.
Callie California-Mediterranean Restaurant To Open In Former Bottega Americano Space In San Diego's East Village
We reported last year that Celebrity Chef Daniel Boulud's longtime protégé Chef Travis Swikard had returned from New York City to his hometown of San Diego to open a Meditteranean-inspired, California-driven restaurant. It has been confirmed 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, to open Callie restaurant in the 6,500-square-foot East Village space that last housed Bottega Americano.
San Diego's AleSmith Brewing To Unveil In-House Cheese Program | CheeseSmith Artisan Creamery To Grand Open On August 10
This weekend, iconic San Diego craft brewery Alesmith Brewing will unveil its in-house cheese brand, CheeseSmith Artisan Creamery, as part of the company's 24th anniversary celebration.
Downtown San Diego's Marina Kitchen Releases Barrel Age Whiskey Made From Honey Sourced From Rooftop Beehinves
Marina Kitchen, located inside downtown's Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, has released a honey-infused, barrel-aged whiskey made from fresh, liquefied honey sourced from its very own rooftop beehives.
Popular Local Bakery Babycakes Announces Return To San Diego's Hillcrest
Former MLB All-Star Sues OB Noodle House Owner Over Alleged Skrewball Whiskey Deal
Former Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher David Wells has filed a lawsuit against the founder of San Diego's popular OB Noodle House for allegations that include breach of contract. The purported hand-shake deal was to include equity ownership in the Ocean Beach-based company behind Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey.
La Jolla's 42-Year-Old Mandarin House Closed After Kitchen Fire
August 7, 2019
U.S. Presidential Hopeful Senator Bernie Sanders Shoots Hoops At San Diego Barcade
During Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders recent visit to America's Finest City, the Vermont senator took some time to get a little basketball in at downtown San Diego's Coin-Op Gameroom.
Daphne's & Slater's 50/50 Owners To Bring Chicago Deep Dish Pizza To San Diego
The Los Angeles-based hospitality group that owns Slater's 50/50 and Daphne's California Greek will soon convert all Project Pie restaurant locations, including three in San Diego, into outposts of Patxi's Pizza - a full-service, Chicago-style deep-dish pizza concept.
Spoiled Vegans Cafe Bringing Plant-Based Brunch To San Diego's East Village
A plant-based eatery is testing the waters in San Diego's East Village. Spoiled Vegans Cafe is currently operating a weekend pop-up with plans for a permanent outpost to open later this year.
San Diego's Social Syndicate Hospitality Company To Take Over Rosie O'Grady's In Normal Heights & Open Monarch Ocean Pub In Del Mar Plaza
In addition to developing a new Mexican restaurant concept at the longtime Nati's Mexican space in Ocean Beach, San Diego-based hospitality company Social Syndicate (Wonderland Ocean Pub, The Local Pacific Beach, The Local, OB Surf Lodge, The Rabbit Hole and Bootlegger) will soon take over operations at Normal Heights' Rosie O'Grady's. The local restaurant group is also in the process of opening the 5,600 square-foot indoor and outdoor Monarch Ocean Pub atop Del Mar Plaza.
North Park Hawaiian Spot Chris' Ono Grinds To Open Location Inside San Diego's Liberty Public Market
North Park's popular destination for Hawaiian comfort food, Chris' Ono Grinds Island Grill will soon launch a second area outpost inside Liberty Public Market.
A New Classic American Sports Bar Unveils At Viejas Casino And Resort In San Diego's East County
Viejas Casino and Resort in San Diego's East County has unveiled its newest dining option, Baron Long Bar & Grill, a lively sports bar and grill offering American classics, craft beer and cocktails.
The U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge & Dimensional Art Exposition Returns To San Diego From Saturday, August 31 - Monday, September 2
Hailed as one of the best Labor Day events in the country, the U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Exposition returns to San Diego’s downtown waterfront for three days of sun, family-fun and spectacular scenery from Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2.
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