San Diego County officials announced today that in addition to the requirement that all bars, breweries and wineries not serving food must close starting tomorrow, all restaurants open for dine in must close for public consumption by 10pm daily.
San Diego Restaurants Must Close By 10pm Daily Starting July 1st
San Diego County officials announced today that in addition to the requirement that all bars, breweries and wineries not serving food must close starting tomorrow, all restaurants open for dine in must close for public consumption by 10pm daily.
San Diego's Craft & Commerce Reopens With Limited-Time-Only Fast Food Tribute Menu
After closing for a few months during the pandemic, Consortium Holding's Craft & Commerce has reopened in San Diego's Little Italy with a limited-time tribute menu devoted to fast food favorites.
San Diego County Announces Closure Of Bars, Wineries & Breweries That Do Not Serve Food Due To Rising COVID-19 Numbers
With the 4th of July holiday weekend nearly upon us, San Diego County officials announced today the rolling back of some restrictions due to rising COVID-19 numbers, including the closing of all bars that do not serve food.
Los Angeles-Base Salad Franchise Chop Stop To Open First San Diego Location
A Los Angeles-based salad chain known for customizable salads and healthy bowls, Chop Stop will open its first San Diego location this summer.
Serrano's Street Tacos & Bar Will Launch Second San Diego Location In Coronado
Serrano's Street Tacos & Bar, which opened its first stateside location in downtown San Diego in 2016, will launch its second area outpost in the space that last housed Famous Mexican Village in Coronado.
Boomers Reopens North County Arcade & Mini-Golf Course
June 26, 2020
Despite rumors of a complete SoCal shutdown, the Boomers location in San Diego's North County has begun a phased reopening with extensive safety measures in place.
West Coast Deep Dish Pizza To Land In San Diego This Summer
Alums of a popular San Francisco-based pizzeria have relocated to San Diego to open The Shop Pizza + Cocktails, a nearly 3,000 square-foot West Coast-style deep dish pizzeria and bar set to open this summer.
43-Year-Old That Pizza Place Ends Run In San Diego's North County
Carlsbad's That Pizza Place announced this week that it is permanently closed after 43 years in business.
San Diego Police Department Trends On Twitter After Now-Deleted Replies Clap Back At Critics
San Diego Police Department was trending on Twitter yesterday after a now-deleted reply caused online backlash from critics.
Tajima Ramen Founder Launches Nashville-Style Hot Chicken Restaurant This Week In San Diego's East Village
The founder of San Diego's popular chain of ramen restaurants Tajima will open a Nashville-style fried chicken eatery this week in the space that last housed Cafe Chloe in the East Village.
After 40 Years In Business, Crab Catcher Permanently Closes In San Diego's La Jolla
After four decades perched above La Jolla Cove, Crab Catcher restaurant has permanently shuttered.
San Diego "Karen" Goes Viral After Refusing To Wear Mask At Area Starbucks
A San Diego Starbuck's barista is in for a huge tip after a GoFundMe in his honor has amassed more than $8,000 in donations following a viral post from a disgruntled "Karen" who he denied service to for refusing to wear a face covering as required by local and state mandates.
San Diego's Puesto To Unveil Full-Service Brewery & Restaurant Next Week At Former Gordon Biersch Space In Mission Valley
San Diego's growing modern Mexican chain of restaurants, Puesto will grand open its 10,000 square-foot brewery and restaurant next week in Mission Valley.
Popular San Diego Taco Tuesday Spot La Puerta To Open Second Location In Mission Hills
June 22, 2020
A Downtown San Diego destination for Mexican food for more than a decade, La Puerta has taken over the 4,000 square-foot Mission Hills space that last housed The Patio on Goldfinch for a second area location.
An Alice In Wonderland Themed Pop-Up Party Is Coming To San Diego
An Alice In Wonderland-themed, spirits-fueled tea party is coming to a secret garden location in San Diego this fall.
El Barbecue To Bring The Smoke To San Diego's Sherman Heights
Alums of San Diego's popular Grand Ole BBQ are gearing up to bring smoky goodness to Sherman Heights. El Barbecue is opening in the space that last housed Sister Ray's.
Highly Anticipated Lumi Rooftop To Open In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter On June 23
San Diego's RMD Group will grand open its highly anticipated 5,000 square foot modern Japanese rooftop restaurant Lumi in the Gaslamp Quarter on Tuesday, June 23, with a menu from 2-time Michelin-starred chef Akira Back.
San Diego's Historic Hotel Del Coronado To Reopen Next Week
After closing this past March for the first time in its 132-year tenure, San Diego's historic Hotel del Coronado will reopen next week.
Los Angeles-Based Tocaya Organica Permanently Closes 6,000 Square-Foot Downtown San Diego Location
Los Angeles-based modern Mexican restaurant chain Tocaya Organica has permanently shuttered its downtown San Diego location, with the La Jolla outpost also likely done. The Del Mar branch is scheduled to reopen on July 1.
Facial Coverings Become Mandatory Throughout California
At a press conference today, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a statewide order requiring people to wear face coverings while in public or high-risk settings. The requirement is effective immediately.
Little Italy's Nolita Hall Temporarily Closes Following Positive COVID-19 Case
Nolita Hall in San Diego's Little Italy has temporarily closed as a precaution following an employee testing positive for COVID-19. The restaurant will reopen at month's end.
San Diego's Historic Gaslamp Quarter To Close Streets For Expanded Outdoor Dining
Following a successful launch in Little Italy this past weekend, San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter has received the go-ahead to close certain streets to give restaurants more outdoor space for expanded al fresco dining.
Novo Brazil Brewing To Open Ocean Beach Tasting Room
South Bay's popular Novo Brazil Brewing has taken over the Ocean Beach space last occupied by Culture Brewing and will open a hard kombucha-centric tasting room.
Japanese Fried Cutlet Specialists EE NAMI Tonkatsu Izakaya Arrives In San Diego
Straight from Osaka, Japan, EE NAMI Tonkatsu Izakaya recently unveiled in San Diego's Clairemont Mesa, offering a menu centered around fried pork and seafood cutlets called "tonkatsu".
San Diego's Original Soda & Swine Location To Become Fortunate Son Chinese Restaurant
San Diego's ever expanding Consortium Holdings hospitality group (Born & Raised, Raised by Wolves, Morning Glory) is in the process of renovating the Soda & Swine location in North Park to become Fortunate Son, a modern Chinese restaurant.
All San Diego Fuddruckers Locations Are Now Permanently Closed
The last remaining San Diego locations of fast-casual hamburger chain Fuddruckers are now permanently closed.
Nail Salons, Tattoo Parlors, Personal Care Services & Massage Therapy Can Reopen In San Diego Next Week
San Diego County supervisors announced today that nail salons, tattoo parlors, personal care services, and massage therapy businesses can reopen next week.
San Diego Magazine Tries To Revive After Going Dark When The City Needed Them Most, But Do We Even Want Them Back?
An email from San Diego Magazine with the subject: "We Are Back and We Are Here for You" landed in our inbox this week. This comes after the publication went mostly dark at the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic when small businesses around the county needed their support most. Many speculated the magazine had folded for good, yet here they are, making their valiant return hoping to revive and collect ad revenue. Coupling the convenient, self-serving desertion of the San Diego restaurant community with a deep dive into the owner/CEO's Twitter that reveals him to be an outspoken conservative who rallied hard against Black Lives Matter advocates, so we ask - do we really want San Diego Magazine back?
Roving Pop-Up Angry Pete's Pizza To Open Permanent Location Inside Kensington Brewing Company
A popular local pop-up for Detroit-style deep-dish pizza, Angry Pete's Pizza has secured a permanent location inside San Diego's Kensington Brewing Company.
Chef Joe Magnanelli Is No Longer With Brian Malarkey's Anime
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| Chefs Brian Malarkey and Joe Magnanelli |
Less than a year after launching celebrity chef Brian Malarkey's downtown San Diego asian fusion restaurant Anime, Chef Joe Magnanelli has left the employ of Puffer Malarkey Collective.
San Diego's Rapidly Expanding Mr. Moto Pizza House To Open Encinitas Location With More On The Way
June 10, 2020
San Diego's Little Italy To Close Streets To Allow Outdoor Dining
Starting this weekend, Little Italy will be San Diego's premier neighborhood to close residential streets to allow expanded al fresco dining.
Comprehensive List Of San Diego Restaurants Open For Dine-In, Take-Out & Delivery
Since the initial publishing of this list on March 17, the post has been a work in progress, updated almost hourly, aimed at informing the San Diego community at-large where they can go for food and other necessities during a tumultuous and historic time. Being that San Diego restaurants have now been allowed to reopen for dine-in, so long as strict social distancing and safety protocols are implemented, we have adapted once again to include restaurants open for dine-in, as well as those continuing to solely offer take-out and delivery options.
San Diego City Council Votes To Substantially Increase Police Budget Despite Growing Nationwide "Defund The Police" Campaign
Despite a growing "Defund the Police" campaign gaining traction across the United States, San Diego's City Council voted 8-1 this evening to increase the San Diego Police Department's budget by $27 million for a total of $566 million for 2021, constituting more than 36% of the city's general fund budget.
More Reopenings To Take Place This Week In San Diego County
San Diego officials announced today that more area businesses will be permitted to open this week, including gyms and fitness centers, pools, bars, wineries, bowling alleys and more.
Family Entertainment Destination Boomers! San Diego Permanently Closes
Boomers in San Diego's Kearny Mesa has long been a local entertainment destination, featuring an onsite arcade, go-kart track, batting cage and mini golf course, but the company took to social media this morning to announce its permanent closure.
San Diego County Fair May Be Cancelled For This Year But You Can Still Get Your Fair Food Fix
The San Diego County Fair may be cancelled for this year, but hungry San Diegans can still get their fair food fix, as Chicken Charlie's has launched his stand in East County and the fair is hosting select food vendors every weekend throughout June.
San Diego Paddle For Peace - June 6, 2020
A paddle out off the coast of San Diego's Pacific Beach to honor George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many others tragically lost to social injustice, police misconduct and institutionalized racism.
Landini's Pizzeria Owner To Open Italian Restaurant Scuderie Italia In San Diego's Pacific Beach
The owner of San Diego's popular Landini's Pizzeria is opening a full service Italian restaurant in Pacific Beach. Scuderie Italia will open later this year in the standalone building that last housed Caffè Bella Italia.
San Diego Boardwalks, Piers & More Parks To Reopen Next Week
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced this afternoon that starting next week, San Diego boardwalks and piers will reopen, as well as more area parks.
America’s Foundational Disease
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| Photo by @and_rew_and_you |
By Mikey Knab - Co-Founder, Business For Good San Diego
Stream of consciousness this morning:
It strikes me now that in 'normal' times, every black American risks their life every time they leave their homes. They risk being attacked, arrested, killed, lynched, for the crime of being black while driving, while jogging, while watching birds. Hell, lives are at risk even at home, ask Botham Jean.
Those were 'normal' times.
Stream of consciousness this morning:
It strikes me now that in 'normal' times, every black American risks their life every time they leave their homes. They risk being attacked, arrested, killed, lynched, for the crime of being black while driving, while jogging, while watching birds. Hell, lives are at risk even at home, ask Botham Jean.
Those were 'normal' times.
Support Black-Owned San Diego Restaurants
Several local publications have curated lists of black-owned San Diego restaurants to support during this tumultuous time when the world pleads for equality and better leadership in the wake of George Floyd's murder in Minnesota. Check them out and support local businesses.
Scenes From A Weekend Of Protests Around San Diego
Our talented friend Orin Louis of Pacific Reverie Photography spent this past weekend documenting protests around San Diego County. Check out his amazing work!
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