Coronado-Based Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge To Become Tiki-Themed The Islander

May 31, 2021

After 10 years in business, Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge has closed in San Diego's Coronado and will be replaced by surf & tiki themed The Islander. 

Historic The Whaling Bar To Return To San Diego's Iconic La Valencia Hotel

May 30, 2021

After more than 60 years in business, La Valencia Hotel's historic The Whaling Bar was rebranded in 2013, but the iconic San Diego resort is in the process of bringing back the much-loved nautical-themed cocktail lounge. 

Female-Forward Barrel & Board Social To Open In Former Bo-BEAU Space In San Diego's Hillcrest

May 29, 2021

The team behind MO's Universe Restaurant Group (Urban Mo's, Gossip Grill, Baja Betty's, InsideOut, Hillcrest Brewing) has taken over the Hillcrest spaces that last housed Tacos Libertad and BO-Beau and will open a female-forward bar & restaurant with a fast-casual sister salad eatery.

San Diego Music & Cultural Festival KAABOO Believed To Be Done For Good

May 28, 2021

Mired in debt and litigation, San Diego's KAABOO festival is believed to be done for good, absent the impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

El Viejon To Bring Mexican Seafood With An Asian Twist To San Diego's Kearny Mesa

May 28, 2021

From the owners of Lupes Mexican Eatery and Holy Paleta, El Viejon is an incoming Mexican/Asian fusion seafood restaurant set to open this summer in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. 

Tin Fish Seafood Restaurant To Launch New Outpost In San Diego's East County

May 27, 2021


Tin Fish, a seafood restaurant chain with several locations in San Diego, is opening a 4,000 square-foot lakefront outpost in East County next month.

Alpine Beer Company Founders Open McIlhenney Brewing Company In San Diego's East County

May 26, 2021

The family that founded San Diego's popular Alpine Beer Company has opened McIlhenney Brewing at the site of their original brewery.

San Diego's 4th Of July Big Bay Boom Set To Return With A Bang In 2021

May 26, 2021

After being cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, San Diego’s highly anticipated annual Independence Day tradition the Big Bay Boom will return this 4th of July.

Barrio Donas To Bring Mexico-Inspired Donuts & Tasty Tortas To San Diego's South County

May 25, 2021

Barrio Donas will bring Mexican-inspired donuts and jam-packed tortas to San Diego's South County when the family-run eatery opens its second area location later this year. 

Five Oceans Fish Market To Bring Seafood From Around The Globe To San Diego's Carmel Valley

May 24, 2021

Five Oceans Fish Market will bring globally-procured seafood to San Diego's Carmel Valley when it opens within The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch this June. 

Industry Veteran To Open All-Day Cafe Palmys In San Diego's Pacific Beach

May 23, 2021

Set to open this summer in the 1920s-era cottage that last housed a branch of Brick & Bell in San Diego's Pacific Beach, Palmys aims to be an all-day neighborhood espresso bar, bistro, market and community hangout space.

White Elephant Asian Kitchen To Open In Former Amarin Thai Space In San Diego's Hillcrest

May 22, 2021

White Elephant Asian Kitchen will fuse the flavors of Southeast Asia when it opens next week in the space that long-housed Amarin Thai in San Diego's Hillcrest community. 

The Cravory Cookies To Open Location In San Diego's College Area

May 21, 2021

The Cravory Cookies will bring their unique cookie flavors to San Diego's College area with the opening of a new retail location in the 3,132 square-foot building previously occupied by Duet Coffee.

BeachLife Festival Returns To Nearby Redondo Beach This September 10-12 With Incredible Music Lineup

May 21, 2021

After missing its sophomore incarnation due to COVID-19, the BeachLife Festival will return to nearby Redondo Beach this September 10-12 with a star-studded musical lineup that will include performances by Jane’s Addiction, Counting Crows, Ziggy Marley & Stephen Marley, Cage The Elephant, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Gary Clark Jr., Portugal. The Man, The Revivalists and many, many more.

Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub Founder Teams Up For Fast-Casual Seafood Concept Shootz Fish & Beer

May 20, 2021

The chef-owner of North County San Diego's hit sushi destination Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub is teaming up to open a new fast-casual eatery and poke shop. 

San Diego Pastry Chef Featured On National News For Budding Cannabis Edible Company

May 20, 2021

Longtime San Diego pastry chef, Rachel King, was recently featured on ABC Nightline to showcase her growing marijuana edible company.

Angry Pete's To Bring Detroit-Style Pizza To San Diego's Lakeside Community

May 19, 2021

A popular Detroit-style deep-dish pizza concept, Angry Pete's Pizza has announced it will soon begin serving its pizza from inside Little Miss Brewing in San Diego's Lakeside community.

Modern Times Beer Founder Steps Down As Craft Brewing Industry Faces Reckoning Over Viral Allegations

May 19, 2021

The founder of San Diego's Modern Times Beer has issued a public apology and announced he was resigning as CEO following continued revelations detailing allegations of harassment and discrimination against members of the craft beer industry. 

San Diego Extends Stay For Outdoor Dining Structures Through Sumer 2022

May 18, 2021

The many outdoor dining structures built by restaurants around San Diego will be able to stay put for another year, as the city extended the expiration of the ordinance allowing for their placement through next July 2022. 

Beloved San Diego Chef Anthony Sinsay Passes Away At 37 After Battle With Rare Cancer

May 18, 2021

The San Diego culinary community is mourning the loss of beloved San Diego chef Anthony Sinsay, who passed away on Sunday following a years-long battle with cancer.

Señor Mango's To Double Down In San Diego's North Park

May 18, 2021

San Diego's nearly two-decades-old Señor Mango's fruteria is doubling down in North Park with plans to open a second location within the community in the space that last housed The Classic Rock Sandwich Shoppe. 

Sister Concepts Pop Pie Co. & Stella Jean's Ice Cream To Open Joint Location In San Diego's Point Loma

May 17, 2021

Sister concepts Pop Pie Co. and Stella Jean's Ice Cream have finally secured a space to together open a second San Diego location, set to open as early as this summer in the unit that previously housed The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Point Loma. 

Los Angeles-Based Randy's Donuts To Open Big In San Diego County With 10 Locations Planned

May 16, 2021

Los Angeles' iconic Randy's Donuts has big expansion plans in the works, including 10 locations set to open around San Diego County.

San Diego's Fall Brewing Makes Progress On South Park Tasting Room

May 16, 2021

San Diego's Fall Brewing Company will soon open a new tasting room in South Park, taking over the space previously occupied by South Park Dry Goods.

Piña Brings Mexican Flare To San Diego's Encinitas Community

May 15, 2021

Now in its soft opening stage at the 7,000 square-foot space that last housed The Patio on 101 in Encinitas is Piña, a bar & restaurant specializing in Mexican street food.

Members Of San Diego's Craft Beer Community Under Fire After Allegations Of Harassment Surface

May 15, 2021

The global craft beer industry is under fire following a lengthy series of Instagram stories detailing incidents of rampant discrimination throughout the male-dominated industry, with many San Diego craft breweries and beer bars called out in the process. 

San Diego's Ambrogio15 Team To Open Chef-Driven Semola An Ambrogio15 Gastronomy Project In La Jolla On May 22

May 14, 2021

The team behind San Diego's popular Ambrogio15 restaurant will open Semola An Ambrogio15 Gastronomy Project in the former PrepKitchen space in La Jolla on May 22.

Decades-Old StarBread Filipino Bakery To Bring Famed Señorita Roles To San Diego

May 13, 2021

A decades-old destination for Filipino baked goods in Northern California, StarBread Bakery will soon open its first San Diego location.

San Diego's An's Dry Cleaning Gelato Shop To Open Location In Del Mar Plaza

May 12, 2021

San Diego's 3-year-old An’s Dry Cleaning Gelato Shop will soon replicate with a new location opening within Del Mar Plaza. 

Old Harbor Distilling Joins Growing List Of New Businesses At San Diego's Seaport Village

May 12, 2021

Part of the continued $2 million revitalization of downtown's Seaport Village, the Port of San Diego has announced leases have been signed by three new local businesses, including East Village-based craft distillery Old Harbor Distilling Company.

SunDown Sessions To Host Acoustic Concerts On San Diego's Mission Bay | Save On Tickets To May 21 Performance By Donovan Frankenreiter

May 12, 2021

A longtime local radio personality has teamed up with San Diego-based Tower Paddle Boards to host SunDown Sessions, an outdoor acoustic concert pop up with an upcoming concert by Donovan Frankenreiter. Save on tickets to the May 21 show!

San Diego's Attitude Brewing Set To Expand With Additional Locations Planned For North Park & Chula Vista

May 11, 2021

San Diego's 3-year-old Attitude Brewing Company has big expansion plans on the horizon and will open additional tasting rooms in North Park and Chula Vista.

Din Tai Fung To Open Location Inside San Diego's Petco Park

May 10, 2021

The 60-year-old Taiwanese dumpling empire Din Tai Fung will soon open a location within Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres.

Korean Fried Chicken Specialists Cross Street Chicken & Beer To Open Del Mar Location

May 9, 2021

San Diego-based Korean fried chicken specialists Cross Street Chicken & Beer plans to open its third area location to Del Mar. 

Mavericks Beach Club In San Diego's Pacific Beach Accused Of Harassment

May 8, 2021

Mavericks Beach Club in San Diego's Pacific Beach is facing backlash after being accused of sexual harassment by a customer. 

Buona Forchetta Restaurant Group Continues San Diego Expansion With Plans For Modern Diner In Encinitas & Event Hall In South Park

May 7, 2021

The team behind San Diego's hit Italian restaurant group Buona Forchetta is continuing its rapid expansion with plans for a modern diner to open in Encinitas and a wedding & event hall in South Park.

Swagyu Burger Restaurant & Wagyu Butchery To Open In Longtime Isabel's Cantina Space In Pacific Beach

May 7, 2021

A Wagyu beef butcher shop and chef-driven burger restaurant is opening in the Pacific Beach space occupied by Isabel's Cantina for nearly two decades. 

Del Mar's Beeside Balcony To Open New Location In La Jolla

May 6, 2021

Del Mar's 5-year-old Beeside Balcony restaurant is replicating in La Jolla, opening in the second story, 2,500 square-foot space last occupied by Sushi on the Rock. 

San Diego's Sycuan Tribe Opens Marina Bar & Grill In National City

May 5, 2021

The Sycuan Tribe has taken over the former Goodie's Bar & Grill space in San Diego's National City for the opening of Marina Bar & Grill, a breakfast and dinner eatery.

Hane Sushi Owner & Alum Team Up To Open Omakase-Focused Japanese Restaurant In San Diego's Kearny Mesa

May 5, 2021

A longtime area sushi chef is teaming up with the owner of San Diego's Hane Sushi to launch Matoi, an omakase-focused Japanese restaurant with a hint of a hip hop vibe opening soon in Kearny Mesa. 

Comedian George Lopez Puts His Name Behind Delivery-Only Taco Concept Set To Launch Soon In San Diego

May 5, 2021

Comedian George Lopez is the latest celebrity being used to push food via "ghost kitchen" in San Diego, as his name brand, delivery-only tacos will soon be available via third party food delivery apps

"Grocery Store Of The Future" To Open In San Diego's East Village

May 4, 2021

San Diego tech startup Accel Robotics will soon open Valet Market, an automated grocery store of the future with the first location sited on the ground floor of Vantage Pointe apartment complex in the East Village.

Internet Sensation Mr. Fries Man To Grand Open San Diego Location On May 8

May 4, 2021

Los Angeles-based Mr. Fries Man️ will open the first San Diego location of the smothered fries restaurant chain in Pacific Beach on May 8.

Magic Is On The Menu At San Diego's Incoming Mystique Dining

May 4, 2021

Moving into the space that last housed Masala Street in San Diego's La Jolla is Mystique Dining, a decades-old culinary concept that offers decadent multi-course meals paired with a magic show.

Reports Of Ransom Demand After Massive Cyber Attack On San Diego's Scripps Health

May 3, 2021

San Diego-based Scripps Health was hacked over the weekend, greatly disrupting hospital technology and procedures. Reports are coming in that the responsible party is requesting a hefty ransom.

Chocolate Bash To Bring Sweet Treats To San Diego's Pacific Beach

May 3, 2021

Heading down the Southern California coast to open a location in San Diego's Pacific Beach is Chocolate Bash, a super popular dessert shop from Newport Beach that specializes in crêpes, waffles and chocolate covered fruit. 

Global Dessert Shop Hui Lau Shan To Open San Diego Location

May 2, 2021

A 60-year-old dessert chain founded in Hong Kong, Hui Lau Shan will soon open a location in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. 

El Cabrón Mexican Restaurant & Lounge Readies For San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

May 1, 2021

From the owners of Tacos El Cabrón in downtown San Diego, El Cabrón will be a Mexican restaurant by day and a nightlife-fueled lounge by evening when it opens this summer in the Gaslamp Quarter.