Get These San Diego Vodkas Instead Of Their Russian Counterparts

February 28, 2022

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, many are symbolically protesting by boycotting Russian vodkas. Here is a list of several vodka brands produced in San Diego to choose instead of their Russian counterparts.  

Souplantation May Return To San Diego...Well, Sort Of

February 27, 2022

A new owner has taken over a former San Diego Souplantation location and hopes to revive the once-nationwide concept, which shuttered all locations in 2020 amidst the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. 

The Ultimate Event For Automobile Aficionados Returns To San Diego This April 22-24 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets To La Jolla Concours D'Elegance

February 26, 2022

Known as one of the finest internationally renowned automobile showcases in the United States, the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance returns to the stunning shores of San Diego this April 22-24, and we're raffling off 2 VIP tickets (a $400 value) to the main event and also offering promo code SDVILLE for 10% savings on tickets. 

San Diego's Buona Forchetta Restaurant Group Unveils NYC-Style Pizzeria Concept Forchettabouddit

February 25, 2022


San Diego's Buona Forchetta hospitality group has unveiled its casual, NYC-style pizzeria concept Forchettabouddit.

Los Angeles-Based HomeState To Bring Breakfast Tacos To San Diego

February 25, 2022

A Texas-inspired breakfast taco chain based out of Los Angeles, HomeState will open a 2,900 square-foot location in San Diego's North County.

Wildwood Flour Bakery & Grocery Opening Soon In San Diego's Pacific Beach

February 24, 2022

Wildwood Flour is a scratch-made bakery, cafe and grocery opening soon in San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood.   

San Diego Chef Makes James Beard Award Semifinalist List

February 23, 2022

The James Beard Foundation today announced its Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists for the 30th annual James Beard Foundation Awards, and one San Diego chef made the coveted list.

Two San Diego Restaurants Sued For Allegedly Selling "Banned" Foie Gras

February 22, 2022

California non-profit Animal Protection and Rescue League (APRL) has filed a lawsuit against two San Diego restaurants for allegedly selling foie gras, which is the enlarged liver from force-fed ducks and is illegal in California under a law APRL helped pass.

Korean Bakery Chain Paris Baguette To Open New Location In San Diego's North County

February 22, 2022

A Korean bakery chain with over 4,000 locations around the globe, Paris Baguette will soon open a new location in San Diego's North County. 

PB Food Court Brings Several New Concepts Under One Roof In San Diego's Pacific Beach

February 21, 2022

Now in its soft opening phase in the space that last housed Flame Broiler in San Diego's Pacific Beach is PB Food Court, a multi-concept virtual restaurant offering a multitude of dining options.  

The Dog Society To Bring Full Service Canine Care Facility & Beer Garden To San Diego

February 20, 2022

A canine care facility and beer garden is nearly ready to unveil in San Diego's mid-city. Billed as a "place to play, socialize and relax - for you and your dog," The Dog Society will open this February. 

San Diego's Decades-Old Valley Farms Market Closes BBQ Shack & Releases Plans For New Brewery Restaurant

February 19, 2022

San Diego's more than 60-year-old Valley Farm Market has ditched its famed BBQ Shack at the original Spring Valley location and will be adding a full kitchen and new juice bar, as well as opening a new restaurant, brewery and lodge in East County.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream To Open Seventh San Diego Location In Hillcrest

February 18, 2022

The seventh San Diego County location of Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream will open later this year in Hillcrest.

Pali Wine To Open Tasting Room & Restaurant In San Diego's Hillcrest

February 18, 2022

Pali Wine Company will open its second San Diego tasting room & restaurant in the space that last housed Oscar Wilde's Irish Pub in Hillcrest.

Celebrity-Backed International Smoke Shutters San Diego Restaurant

February 17, 2022

A wood-fire dining collaboration between award-winning celebrity chef Michael Mina and renowned restaurateur, chef, cookbook author, and television host Ayesha Curry, International Smoke has shuttered its San Diego restaurant after less than three years in business. 

Following 3 Year Hiatus, Grand Ole BBQ y Asado Finally Set To Reopen In San Diego's North Park

February 17, 2022

After more than three years on hiatus, Grand Ole BBQ y Asado is set to reopen its original location in San Diego's North Park. 

Boss Bird Kitchen Opens In San Diego's East County

February 17, 2022

After originally launching in Miramar, Boss Bird Kitchen has relocated and is now open in San Diego's East County city of La Mesa.

The Prestige Brings Magic & Multi-Course Meals To Downtown San Diego

February 16, 2022

The Prestige has opened in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, pairing decadent multi-course meals with an after-dinner magic show.

Nick Cannon's Wild ‘N Out Sports Bar & Arcade Opening Soon In San Diego's Gaslamp

February 15, 2022

Nick Cannon's MTV show-inspired American sports bar, restaurant and arcade, Wild N' Out opens next week in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.

Los Angeles-Based Bakery & Coffee Shop The Pie Hole To Open San Diego Locations

February 15, 2022

Los Angeles' award-winning bakery and coffee shop The Pie Hole is set to open two San Diego locations this spring.

There Is A 24-Hour Sandwich Shop In San Diego Owned & Operated By An Alleged Cult

February 14, 2022

There is a 24-hour sandwich shop in San Diego that is operated by a half-century-old evangelical organization many say is a cult. 

San Diego's Modern Times Beer Announces Impending Closure Of Half Its Locations

February 14, 2022

San Diego-based Modern Times Beer has announced the impending closure of half its locations.

Los Angeles-Based Sweetgreen Nearly Ready To Unveil First San Diego Location

February 13, 2022

Los Angeles-based fast-casual salad restaurant chain Sweetgreen will unveil its first San Diego location later this month. 

Save On San Diego Bay Cruises & Yacht Rentals With Triton Charters

February 13, 2022

We have partnered with San Diego's Triton Charters to offer our readers and social media followers a special discount on catamaran bay cruises and private yacht rentals - promo code SDVILLE saves $15 off ticketed harbor cruise tickets and 5% on private yacht rentals. 

Mission + Garnet 24-Hour Food Collective Breaks Ground In San Diego's Pacific Beach

February 12, 2022

This week, the founder of SoCal-born burger & beer chain Slater's 50/50 began construction on Mission + Garnet, a 24-hour, multi-concept restaurant set to open this year in the building that housed a Denny's diner for more than 50 years in San Diego's Pacific Beach. 

Whomp Burger & Brew Replacing Sundara In San Diego's Ocean Beach

February 11, 2022

Replacing Sundara Indian restaurant in San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood is Whomp Burger & Brew, a new American tavern set to open this spring.

Ike's Sandwiches To Launch 5th Area Location In San Diego's North County

February 11, 2022

The fifth area location of popular San Francisco-based eatery Ike's Love and Sandwiches will open later this year in San Diego's North County community of Poway.

Choi's Korean To Open At Petco Park-Adjacent Park 12 Complex In San Diego's East Village

February 10, 2022

Choi's Korean will bring South Korea comfort foods to San Diego's East Village when it debuts later this year within the Petco Park-adjacent Park 12 complex. 

Pliny Watch 2022 | Where In San Diego To Find Pliny The Younger Triple IPA 18th Edition

February 10, 2022

For the first time ever, people in San Diego will be able to get their hands on Russian River Brewing Company's Pliny The Younger before those visiting the actual brewery in Sonoma Valley, CA. Here is where you can get your hands on one of the most hyped beers of all time around San Diego County.

Tunaville Fish Market & Grocery Nearly Ready To Unveil In San Diego's Point Loma

February 9, 2022

One of San Diego's most iconic culinary personalities, celebrity fishmonger Tommy Gomes has partnered with the founder of Mitch's Seafood for the impending opening of Tunaville Fish Market & Grocery at Point Loma's harbor.

Boochcraft To Bring Organic Hard Kombucha To San Diego's Normal Heights

February 8, 2022

California's first high-alcohol hard kombucha company Boochcraft will bring its farm-fresh beverage to San Diego's Normal Heights community. 

Kurt Cobain's Daughter Purchases San Diego Home

February 8, 2022

The daughter of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and Hole singer Courtney Love has purchased a home in San Diego's Point Loma neighborhood.

Rikka Fika Specialty Coffee + Shokupan Toast To Open In San Diego's Bird Rock Community

February 7, 2022

Taking over a long-vacant space in San Diego's Bird Rock community is Rikka Fika Coffee + Toast, a Japanese-inspired cafe and coffee house set to open this summer.  

Japan's Decades-Old Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai To Open San Diego Location

February 7, 2022

A decades-old ramen chain based out of Japan, Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai will finally open its first San Diego location later this year. 

Owner Of Utah's La Caille French Fine Dining Restaurant To Open San Diego Offshoot

February 6, 2022

The owner of one of Utah's most revered French fine dining restaurants has taken over the space that long housed Primavera Ristorante on San Diego's Coronado Island.

Taco Centro To Bring Mexican Street Food To San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

February 5, 2022

Replacing Berkeley Pizza in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter is Taco Centro, a modern taqueria offering a new take on the Mexican street food experience. 

North Park Festival Of Beers Returns To San Diego On April 2 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

February 5, 2022

The North Park Festival of Beers returns outside the historic Lafayette Hotel on Saturday, April 2, from 12-4pm, for a day devoted to two of San Diego’s best known exports - music and craft beer. Enjoy tastes of over 80 beers from more than 40 breweries, as well as hard kombucha, cider, spirits, live music, local vendors and great food. We are offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 saving per ticket and also raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend!

Bird Rock Coffee Continues San Diego Expansion

February 4, 2022

In addition to a second location set to unveil any day now in Little Italy, San Diego-born Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is also opening an outpost in the North County community of Encinitas.

Carruth Cellars Wine Garden Set To Shutter In San Diego's Little Italy

February 4, 2022

San Diego's Carruth Cellars Urban Winery is set to shutter its Little Italy wine garden later this year.

Boxing Champion Canelo Alvarez Officially Has Plans To Open A Taco Shop In San Diego

February 3, 2022

It's official! Boxing champion Canelo Alvarez is opening a taco shop in San Diego.

Pizza On Pearl Will Return To San Diego's La Jolla Neighborhood

February 3, 2022

Pizza On Pearl will make its triumphant return to La Jolla when it reopens later this year in its original space previously occupied by Mr. Moto Pizza House.

Award-Winning Home Brewers To Open Dreamscape Brewing In San Diego's Barrio Logan

February 3, 2022

A pair of award-winning home brewers have taken over the former Iron Fist Brewing tasting room in San Diego's Barrio Logan for the opening of Dreamscape Brewing.

Evolving List Of Black-Owned Restaurants & Bars To Support In San Diego

February 2, 2022


In honor of Black History Month, we have published this ever-evolving list of black-owned restaurants, bars, breweries and more businesses sited throughout San Diego County.

Muzita Abyssinian Bistro Team Opens Kemmen Eritrean Ethiopian Cuisine In San Diego's North Park

February 2, 2022

The family behind San Diego's Muzita Abyssinian Bistro has opened Kemmen, a fast casual Ethiopian/Eritrean cafe now serving in North Park.

Nevada-Based The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill To Open San Diego Location

February 2, 2022

Nevada's decade-old The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill chain has plans to open its first San Diego location. 

Bay Area's Famed Torsap Thai Kitchen To Open San Diego Location

February 1, 2022

California Bay Area's popular Torsap Thai Kitchen will bring an elevated Thai culinary experience to San Diego. 

Agave Taco Shop Brings Authentic Mexican Birria To San Diego's Point Loma

February 1, 2022

Now open in San Diego's Point Loma neighborhood is Agave Taco Shop, a Mexican eatery with a menu based around tender, fall apart beef birria. 

The Luau To Bring All Things Tiki To San Diego's East County

February 1, 2022

Opening soon in the space that last housed The Go Lounge in San Diego's East County, The Luau will combine tiki & surf culture with live entertainment.