The Friendly Brings Pizza & Burgers To San Diego's Pacific Beach

May 31, 2022


San Diego's popular NYC-style pizza & flat-top burger destination The Friendly has unveiled its third area location in Pacific Beach.

Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters Unveils In San Diego's La Jolla Shores

May 30, 2022

The team behind San Diego's award-winning George's at the Cove has replaced Galaxy Tacos in La Jolla Shores with Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters.

San Diego's Decades-Old Nicolosi's Italian To Relocate In East County

May 29, 2022
 
San Diego's nearly 70 year-old red sauce Italian food destination Nicolosi's has announced it will relocate for the fourth time in its long history. 

San Diego Reader Searches For City's Best Burger At 5th Annual Burgers & Beer Festival On September 10 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

May 28, 2022

The San Diego Reader is on the hunt to find the city's top burger and you can help them decide at the 5th Annual San Diego Burgers & Beer Festival at Golden Hill Park on Saturday, September 10. This all-inclusive food & beer fest gives attendees the chance to sample and vote on gourmet burgers from more than 20 of the best area restaurants. As usual with any great event in San Diego, we are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend, as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for savings on tickets.

Cafe Madeleine To Launch Third Area Location In San Diego's Barrio Logan

May 27, 2022


The third location of San Diego's Latin-inspired French bistro Café Madeleine will open on the base floor of a new mixed-use building in Barrio Logan.

Shibuya Nights Speakeasy Unveils In San Diego's Little Italy

May 26, 2022

Now open in San Diego's Little Italy is Shibuya Nights, a "Tokyo Drift" inspired speakeasy with a menu of Asian-fusion dishes and creative cocktails. 

GP Diner To Bring Roman Pizza, Gelato & Italian Versions Of Diner Classics To San Diego

May 25, 2022

The team behind San Diego's hit Italian restaurant group Buona Forchetta is almost ready to unveil GP Diner, a Roman-style pizzeria, gelateria and drive-through diner. 

Bottlecraft Owner Taking Over Decades-Old Florence Ristorante & Pizza In San Diego's North Park For New Wine Bistro Restaurant

May 24, 2022

The owner of San Diego's Bottlecraft bottle shop and beer bar concept is taking over the North Park unit that has long housed Florence Ristorante & Pizza for the opening of a new wine bistro named Little Thief.

Texas-Based Mooyah Burgers To Open First San Diego Location

May 23, 2022

Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, which currently has over 100 locations around the globe, will soon open its first San Diego outpost. 

Owners Of San Diego's Historic The Waterfront Bar Purchasing Sycamore Den In Normal Heights

May 23, 2022

The owners of San Diego's historic The Waterfront Bar & Grill are purchasing Normal Heights cocktail hotspot Sycamore Den. 

Pachamama Restaurant Relocates From San Diego To Los Angeles Beach

May 22, 2022


After shuttering her San Diego restaurant last fall, controversial Argentinean former-model and tennis pro Victoria Vannucci has revived her Pachamama South American eatery in Los Angeles' Venice Beach.

Aztec Food Hub Grand Opens In San Diego's College Area

May 21, 2022

Founded by the former CEO of ride-share giant Uber, CloudKitchens is rapidly expanding its "virtual" restaurant kitchen locations across the United States and has opened its second San Diego collective in the San Diego State University College Area.

Barn Door Public House To Bring Self-Pour Craft Beverages & Montreal-Style Bagels To San Diego's North County

May 20, 2022

Opening this summer in San Diego's North County is Barn Door Public House, a self-service craft beverage bar and beer garden with a menu of Montreal-style bagels. 

South County San Diego's Mexican Mariscos Institution TJ Oyster Bar To Open New Restaurant In Little Italy

May 19, 2022

South County Mexican mariscos institution TJ Oyster Bar is opening a new restaurant in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood.

San Diego's Kroran Uyghur Cuisine Launches GoFundMe To Assist With Financial Hardship

May 19, 2022

San Diego's 4-year-old Kroran Uyghur Cuisine is seeking community assistance and has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with ongoing financial hardship stemming from the pandemic. 

San Diego Chef To Compete On Netflix's New "Iron Chef" Reboot

May 18, 2022

San Diego native, former Top Chef contestant, and James Beard nominated chef, Claudette Zepeda will appear on Netflix's upcoming Iron Chef reboot, debuting next month on the streaming channel.

Team Behind San Diego's Michelin-Starred Jeune Et Jolie Announce New Restaurants

May 18, 2022


The team behind San Diego's Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie have announced the forthcoming opening of two new restaurant concepts.

Italian Cafe Il Giardino Di Lilli To Replace Pannikin In San Diego's La Jolla

May 18, 2022

Taking over the space that long housed Pannikin Coffee & Tea in La Jolla is Il Giardino Di Lilli, an Italian cafe set to open this summer. 

San Diego's Consortium Holdings Hospitality Company Adds Third Area Hotel To Its Growing Portfolio

May 17, 2022


San Diego's Consortium Holdings hospitality group (Craft & Commerce, Neighborhood) has taken over its third area hotel.

San Diego's 10-Year-Old Home Brewing Company Set To Shutter In North Park

May 16, 2022


After 10 years in business, Home Brewing Co. has announced it will permanently shutter its brewery and home brewing supply store in San Diego's North Park.

Roaming San Diego Sea Lion Recently Found In Storm Drain

May 16, 2022

The San Diego sea lion found off a highway earlier this year was again sighted in an unusual area, this time a storm drain in Logan Heights. 

San Diego's Recently Closed Pannikin Coffee To Reopen In La Jolla As The Flower Pot Cafe & Bakery

May 15, 2022

La Jolla's beloved Pannikin cafe shuttered last month after more than a half-century in business, but ownership will reopen nearby as a new coffee shop named The Flower Pot Cafe & Bakery.

San Diego's Juneshine Hard Kombucha Company To Launch New Canned Cocktails Distillery

May 15, 2022


San Diego-based hard kombucha company Juneshine is taking over a nearly 10,000 square-foot, former distillery space in North County to expand the company's new canned cocktails division. 

San Diego's Award-Winning Mostra Coffee To Open New Cafe Location

May 14, 2022

San Diego's award-winning Mostra Coffee will open its 4th area cafe later this year.

Old Town Music Festival Returns To Temecula This June 11-12 With Headliners Nelly, Jamey Johnson & More

May 14, 2022


The Old Town Music Festival returns to Temecula Stampede this June 11-12, featuring musical performances by Nelly, Jamey Johnson, LoCash, Uncle Kracker, Colt Ford, Tyler Rich and more.

After Attempt To Return To Del Mar, KAABOO Festival Sues The San Diego Padres

May 13, 2022

The parent companies of the KAABOO festival, which took place at Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack from 2015 to 2019, have sued the San Diego Padres. 

After Being Named #1 Place To Eat In United States, San Diego's Shawarma Guys Ready To Open Brick-And-Mortar Locations

May 12, 2022

After making the #1 spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat list in 2020, San Diego's Shawarma Guys food truck is gearing up to expand into its first of several brick-and-mortar restaurants.

The Prestige Magic Lounge & Showroom Pairs A Multi-Course Dinner With Live Magic In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

May 12, 2022

The Prestige has opened in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, pairing decadent multi-course meals with an after-dinner magic show. For a limited time, patrons can save 35% on tickets with promo code SPRING35 at checkout. 

San Diego's I Love Poke Festival Returns To Bali Hai For 11th Year This May 23

May 11, 2022


San Diego’s 11th Annual I Love Poke Festival returns to the bayfront Bali Hai restaurant on May 23, from 6-9pm, to celebrate Hawaiian culture and cuisine, featuring poke dishes from an incredible lineup of restaurants, island-inspired tastes, music and more. 

Los Angeles-Based Pitfire Artisan Pizza To Open San Diego Location

May 11, 2022

An artisan pizza chain started in Los Angeles that currently has several locations around Southern California, Pitfire Pizza will open its first bar & restaurant in San Diego. 

Ben & Esther's Vegan Jewish Deli To Open New Location In San Diego's North County

May 10, 2022

Portland-based Ben & Esther's vegan Jewish deli, bakery and bagel shop has announced a second San Diego location will open this summer in North County. 

Souplantation Reboot Sets July Opening Date In San Diego

May 9, 2022

A former San Diego Souplantation location taken over by a new owner will reopen this July. 

Ross Cards & Coffee To Combine Cafe With Sports Memorabilia In San Diego

May 9, 2022

Ross Cards & Coffee will soon open its first San Diego location, combining sports cards and memorabilia with a full cafe experience. 

Southern Comfort Food Chain Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch Open First San Diego Location

May 9, 2022

A Southern comfort food restaurant chain founded in California's Bay Area, Huckleberry’s Breakfast and Lunch has opened its first San Diego location.

Rockin' Baja Lobster Owner To Take Over Tin Fish In San Diego's Gaslamp For New Bar & Restaurant Concept

May 9, 2022

The founder of Rockin' Baja Lobster Coastal Cantina is taking over the 4,500 square-foot Gaslamp Quarter space occupied by Tin Fish restaurant for more than two decades. 

Convoy Music Bar Brings Upscale Japanese Hi-Fi Experience To San Diego

May 8, 2022

Grand opening this week as part of the new The Taco Stand location in San Diego's Kearny Mesa is Convoy Music Bar, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar modeled after Japan's hi-fi listening bars. 

San Diego's Over the Line Craft Beer Fest Returns On Saturday, May 21 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets

May 7, 2022

As part of San Diego's super popular Over The Line Tournament, don't miss the 2022 Over The Line Beer Fest on Saturday, May 21. Promo code SDVILLE saves $15 per ticket and we are also raffling off a pair of passes to attend.

Mexico City’s Prolific Grupo Hunan Hospitality Collective To Open New Italian Restaurant At San Diego's Westfield UTC

May 6, 2022

One of Mexico City's most prolific restaurant groups has taken over the space that last housed Larsen's Steakhouse in San Diego's Westfield UTC mall for the opening of a new, upscale Italian restaurant and bar. 

Popular Taiwanese Boba Tea Chain The Alley To Open First San Diego Location

May 5, 2022

Modern Taiwanese boba tea chain The Alley will soon open its first San Diego location. 

San Diego-Based MasterChef Winner Stars In New Travel Show

May 5, 2022

After receiving nearly $60,000 via Kickstarter to launch a Mexican bakery that never opened, San Diego-based MasterChef winner Claudia Sandoval is now starring in a new travel show.

Mic Drop Comedy Club Grand Opens In San Diego

May 5, 2022

Now open in San Diego is Mic Drop Comedy, a new Alice In Wonderland-themed comedy club, bar and restaurant located at the former Comedy Palace in Kearny Mesa. 

Breakfast-Focused The Incredible Egg To Open In San Diego's Liberty Station

May 4, 2022

Opening soon in San Diego's Liberty Station is The Incredible Egg, a "dream breakfast restaurant" and bar unveiling later this year in Point Loma. 

San Diego's Historic 'Top Gun House' Repurposed Into Pie Shop

May 4, 2022


San Diego's historic 'Top Gun house' has been repurposed and is now High-Pie, a hand pie and coffee shop now open in North County.

Casa Octavio To Bring Agave-Fueled Bar & Restaurant To San Diego's East Village

May 4, 2022

From the team behind North County's Octavio Tequila company, Casa Octavio is an agave-fueled bar and restaurant opening later this spring in San Diego's East Village. 

After Being Shut Down By City, The Hamburger Hut To Make Triumphant Return To San Diego's North County

May 3, 2022

After being shut down by the city late last year, the hospitality team behind Moto Deli, Valentina Restaurant and Corner Pizza will soon reopen The Hamburger Hut, a San Diego burger & beer restaurant with a new tiki theme and full bar. 

China's Largest Hot Pot Chain Haidilao Unveils First San Diego Outpost

May 3, 2022

China's largest hot pot chain Haidilao, which late Los Angeles Times food critic Jonathan Gold once described as "the Ferrari of Chinese hot pot restaurants," has opened its first restaurant in San Diego. 

San Diego's Newest Rooftop Bar & Restaurant Birdseye Opens On The Coast Of La Jolla Cove

May 2, 2022

The former La Jolla Village Inn has reopened as the Cormorant, a boutique hotel featuring San Diego's newest rooftop bar and lounge Birdseye.

Mexico City's Popular Fisher's Seafood House To Open San Diego Location

May 1, 2022

A Mexico City-based seafood chain with over two dozen locations, Fisher's Seafood House will soon open its first United States location in San Diego.