City Tacos Unveils New Locations In Sorrento Valley & Pacific Beach With More On The Way

January 31, 2020

San Diego's popular City Tacos fast-casual chain of Mexican eateries recently opened a new location within an office park in Sorrento Valley and has a pierside outpost debuting today in Pacific Beach.

La Torta Cafe Announces Impending Closure After 25 Years In Business

January 31, 2020

A destination for Mexican fare for more than 25 years, La Mesa's La Torta Cafe announced it will close at the end of next week.

Burgeon Beer Company To Open Tasting Room & Eatery In San Diego's Little Italy

January 30, 2020

Carlsbad's 3-year-old Burgeon Beer Co. has announced plans for a 2,000+ square-foot tasting room and restaurant to open in San Diego's Little Italy by year's end.

Italian-Themed Speakeasy Opening Inside InterContinental San Diego

January 30, 2020

An Italian-themed speakeasy and hidden restaurant called Garibaldi will open later this year within downtown San Diego's bayside InterContinental Hotel.

RakiRaki's Plant-Based Sister Concept The Yasai Retools Menu With Little Italy Opening Anticipated For Next Month

January 29, 2020

Last fall, the team behind San Diego's Rakiraki Ramen + Tsukemen rebranded their Pokirrito location in Kearny Mesa to become The Yasai, an all-vegan Japanese izakaya concept. This week, the plant-based eatery will unveil an entirely new menu. There are also plans to open a location in Little Italy next month. 

Wokou Ramen & Yakitori To Open New Location This Weekend In San Diego's Crown Point

January 28, 2020

Opening this weekend in the 2,800 square-foot space that last housed Promiscuous Fork in San Diego's Crown Point area is the second location of Wokou Ramen & Yakitori, a Japanese bar and eatery that first launched in Carmel Valley.

Rusticucina To Bring "Farm-To-Neighborhood" Italian Fare To San Diego's Hillcrest Starting Next Week

January 28, 2020

A partnership project from Sicilian-born chefs behind Giardino Neighborhood Cucina in Lemon Grove and Gaslamp's Osteria Panevino, Rusticucina is a Sicilian-inspired "farm-to-neighborhood" eatery opening next week in the 3,000 square-foot Hillcrest space last occupied by Sirens Seafood Restaurant.

Bahn Thai Unveils Hillcrest Outpost

January 27, 2020

Bahn Thai has been a San Diego dining destination for authentic Thai cuisine since opening its quaint eatery in University Heights in 2011, but the family-run restaurant has expanded with a 3,200 second location now open in Hillcrest.

Del Lusso's Brings Neapolitan Pizza To Carlsbad Starting This Week

January 26, 2020

Del Lusso's will bring Neapolitan pizzas to San Diego's North County neighborhood of Carlsbad starting this week.

A Floating Pool Club Is Coming To San Diego’s Mission Bay

January 24, 2020

A Vegas-style floating pool party is coming to San Diego's Mission Bay later this year, offering an experience that combines the vibe of a trendy rooftop lounge with a luxury yacht.

Plant-Based, Zero Waste The Plot To Open Next Week In San Diego's North County

January 23, 2020

Nearly 3 years in the making, the husband-and-wife powerhouse behind Oceanside's rockstar sushi destination Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub is nearly ready to unveil The Plot - a 4,400 square-foot, wholly plant-based, no-waste restaurant and catering service opening next week in South Oceanside.

After More Than 2 Decades In Business, Cohn Restaurant Group's Indigo Grill To Shutter

January 22, 2020

The string of 2020 San Diego restaurant closures will continue as Cohn Restaurant Group will soon shutter its Little Italy Latin American eatery Indigo Grill after more than two decades in business.

Municipal To Bring Tacos, Tequila, Mezcal & House-Brewed Craft Beer To San Diego's North County

January 21, 2020

Taking over the expansive space that last housed URGE Gastropub & Whiskey Bank in San Diego's North County town of Oceanside is Municipal, a modern Mexican restaurant and agave-fueled bar from longtime industry insiders.

Trust Restaurant Group To Open Cardellino Restaurant, Bakery & Marketplace In Mission Hills On January 29

January 20, 2020

Last year, San Diego's expanding Trust Restaurant Group took over the Mission Hills space previously occupied by Brooklyn Girl Eatery for the opening of Cardellino, an all-day restaurant, bakery and marketplace set to open on January 29.

Toronado To End Run In San Diego's North Park

January 19, 2020

A for lease flier listing the North Park property occupied by Toronado for more than a decade has been circulating online for the past 24 hours causing a stir and we have confirmed that the San Diego craft beer pioneer will end its nearly 12 year run in the very near future.

Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy Unveils In San Diego's North County

January 18, 2020

A new bar and restaurant from Ebullition Brew Works has opened within the newly revitalized The Square at Bressi Ranch in San Diego's North County neighborhood of Carlsbad.

Vietnamese Favorite Pho Ca Dao To Open In San Diego's Mission Valley

January 17, 2020

San Diego's authentic Vietnamese chain of restaurants, Phở Ca Dao & Grill is in the process of opening a new location in Mission Valley.

All-You-Can-Eat Japanese Shabu Shabu Chain Mo-Mo-Paradise To Open San Diego Location

January 16, 2020

Straight out of Tokyo and coming soon to San Diego is Mo-Mo-Paradise, an all-you-can-eat Japanese hot pot chain with over 100 locations around the globe.

Top Chef Contestant Angelo Sosa Leaves Death By Tequila In Encinitas

January 16, 2020 

With the recent announcement that he will be a contestant on the next season of Bravo's Top Chef cooking series, Angelo Sosa has left his position as Executive Chef of Death By Tequila in Encinitas.

After More Than 20 Years Serving San Diego, Con Pane Rustic Breads & Café Closes Up Shop Following Immigration Audit

January 15, 2020

After more than 20 years in business in San Diego, Con Pane Rustic Breads & Café has shuttered, citing an immigration authority audit as the reason behind the closure.

Amplified Ale Works To Open East County San Diego Brewery & Tasting Room

January 14, 2020

Moving into the nearly 5,000 square-foot space that last housed Lemon Grove Bakery in San Diego's East County is the third area brewery from Amplified Ale Works.

Juneshine Hard Kombucha To Open New Location In San Diego's North Park

January 13, 2020

San Diego-based hard kombucha company, Juneshine, is continuing its aggressive expansion plans and will soon relocate from its flagship tasting room within the CRAFT by Brewery Igniter space to The Jackson apartment building in North Park.

Break Point Bar, Restaurant & Bowling Alley To Open This Week In Pacific Beach

January 12, 2020

A new nearly 10,000 square-foot all-day restaurant, bar and night-focused lounge with a handful of bowling lanes will open this week in the space occupied by Johnny V for more than a decade. Break Point is the newest addition to San Diego's Pacific Beach.

After Fraud Allegations, The Patio Group's Numerous Properties Are Now Listed For Sale

January 11, 2020

Continuing the ongoing saga behind the investigation of San Diego's The Patio Group founder for an alleged $300 million "egregious fraud", many of the company's former restaurants are now listed for sale, including The Patio on Lamont, historic Saska's Steakhouse, The Patio on Goldfinch, and others.

Second Location Of Ironside Fish & Oyster Rumored To Be In The Works For San Diego's North Park

January 10, 2020

Consortium Holdings - the San Diego hospitality group behind such hotspots as Born & Raised, Raised By Wolves, Morning Glory and many others - is rumored to be planning a second location of its seafood-centric Ironside Fish & Oyster restaurant to open in North Park.

After 30 Years, Buster’s Beach House To Close In San Diego's Seaport Village To Be Replaced By "Sam the Cooking Guy" Bar & Restaurant

January 9, 2020

As part of the Port of San Diego's plan to refresh downtown's struggling retail center, the 30-year-old Buster's Beach House will soon close in Seaport Village to be replaced by a new two-story, 8,000 square-foot bar & restaurant from local hospitality group Grain & Grit Collective and Sam "The Cooking Guy" Zien.

Saltwater Fine Dining Cuisine To Open In Former Blue Point Coastal Space In San Diego's Gaslamp

January 9, 2020

Moving into the prime San Diego Gaslamp corner unit that housed Cohn Restaurant Group's Blue Point Coastal Cuisine for 24 years is Saltwater Fine Dining Cuisine, a seafood-focused restaurant from the owner of Greystone The Steakhouse and Osetra The Fishouse.

Italian Restaurant Tavola Nostra Taking Over Former Maestoso Space Within The Hub In Hillcrest

January 8, 2020

Opening in the nearly 2,200 square-foot restaurant space that last housed Maestoso within The Hub in San Diego's Hillcrest is Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina, a full-service Italian-style restaurant and pizzeria rooted in family history.

San Diego Food Truck Scores #1 Spot On Yelp’s Top 100 Places To Eat In 2020 List

January 7, 2020

Three San Diego eateries made this year's incarnation of Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat list, including a local food truck that made the #1 spot.

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Set To Open Newest North County San Diego Location This Weekend With Miramar Outpost Next

January 7, 2020

San Diego's beloved Better Buzz Coffee Roasters will open its 11th location this weekend within the Felicita Town Center in Escondido with a Miramar outpost on the horizon.

Surf & Soul Spot Will Bring Soul Food To San Diego's East County

January 6, 2020

Previously operated out of a small banquet hall within a local church, Surf & Soul Spot has secured a new location and is now serving soul food in San Diego's East County.

Popular Los Angeles-Based Milk Tea Chain Tan-Cha To Open San Diego Location

January 5, 2020

A popular Taiwanese milk tea chain based out of Los Angeles, Tan-Cha will soon open its first San Diego outpost.  

San Diego Restaurant Week Returns With Price-Fixed Discounted Dining At More Than 180 Area Restaurants This January 19-26

January 5, 2020

The biannual San Diego Restaurant Week returns for its 16th year with 8 days of discounted dining deals from Sunday, January 19 through Sunday, January 26. Welcome the "winter" season and join more than 150,000 diners on a culinary tour throughout the 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!

San Diego-Based Legal Restaurants Shutters Its $4Million Phoenix Restaurant After Less Than A Month In Business

January 5, 2020

San Diego-based Legal Restaurants, which assisted with the opening of numerous restaurants including Fireside By The Patio and the company's own The Florence in Sabre Springs, closed its first out of town restaurant, the $4 million Condesa in Phoenix, after less than a month in business.

Destination For All Things Vegan, The Village Is Now Open In San Diego's North Park

January 4, 2020

Now open in the 4,000 square-foot North Park standalone restaurant space that last housed Anthem Vegan is The Village - a family-operated, 100% plant-based eatery serving an extensive menu of salads, bowls, soups, Mexican entrees, ramen and sushi.

Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar To Bring French-Inspired Mexican Fare To San Diego's North County

January 4, 2020

The family behind Old Town San Diego restaurants Fiesta de Reyes and the Cosmopolitan Hotel are nearly ready to open Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar, a French-inspired Mexican bistro debuting later this month in North County.

Mission Valley Craft Beer & Food Festival Partners With San Diego Bacon Fest For 10th Annual Installment On February 29 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

January 4, 2020

The all-inclusive Mission Valley Craft Beer & Food Festival returns for its 10th year on Saturday, February 29 and for the first time ever it is partnering with San Diego Bacon Fest to offer a truly delicious experience. As always, SanDiegoVille readers save on any ticket type with promo code SDVILLE and we are also raffling off 2 VIP passes to attend.

San Diego Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey To Open Baja Asian Street Food Restaurant In La Jolla

January 3, 2020

San Diego's most outspoken celebrity chef is kicking off 2020 with a bang! Brian Malarkey is showing no signs of slowing down in the new year, and in addition to appearing on the next installment of Bravo Network's hit cooking competition Top Chef, the hometown hopeful is also gearing up to open a new Baja-meets-Asia street food restaurant in La Jolla dubbed Wood Yu.

San Diego Chef DJ Tangalin's Gaya Gaya Ends Run After Less Than A Year In Business

January 2, 2020

After only 7 months in business, San Diego chef DJ Tangalin has closed his Gaya Gaya modern Filipino restaurant in Miramar.

Global Taiwanese Chain 85°C Bakery Cafe Shutters Point Loma Branch

January 2, 2020

The Point Loma branch of Taiwanese import 85°C Bakery Cafe has closed, but four San Diego locations of the popular baked goods and coffee destination remain in business.

Orange County's Tabu Shabu Japanese Hot Pot To Open Carlsbad Restaurant

January 1, 2020

In addition to a branch opening in San Diego's North Park community in the coming weeks, Orange County-based Tabu Shabu Japanese hot pot restaurant is bringing an outpost to the North County neighborhood of Carlsbad.

McCormick & Schmick's Closes In Downtown San Diego

January 1, 2020

The McCormick & Schmick’s location inside the Omni Hotel in downtown San Diego closed unexpectedly today after hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration just last night.