Our Green Affair To Bring Build-Your-Own Salads To San Diego's Hillcrest

July 31, 2022

San Diego-based build-your-own salad concept Our Green Affair has announced it will be launching a second San Diego location in Hillcrest.

San Diego Reader To Host Best Of 2022 Party On October 6 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets

July 31, 2022

The San Diego Reader is bringing together the best of San Diego for one night only at the Best Of Party 2022, an all inclusive food & beverage tasting event taking over the Fleet Science Center on October 6. Promo code SDVILLE offers $5 savings per ticket and we are also giving away two tickets to attend.

Gaglione Bros Famous Steaks & Subs Ends Run In San Diego's Point Loma After Nearly Two Decades In Business

July 30, 2022

After nearly two decades serving Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks in San Diego's Point Loma, Gaglione Bros Famous Steaks & Subs has shuttered its Midway District location. The space will soon become Evan's Deli & Brew. 

NYC-Based Shake Shack Rumored To Be Opening New Location To San Diego's Pacific Beach Neighborhood

July 30, 2022

Rumors are swirling that New York City-based Shake Shack is opening a new San Diego location in Pacific Beach.

Las Vegas-Based Clique Hospitality To Open Temaki Bar Handrolls & Sake In San Diego This August

July 29, 2022

Las Vegas-based Clique Hospitality (Lionfish at The Pendry, Serēa at Hotel Del Coronado) is nearly ready to open Japanese-inspired Temaki Bar Handrolls & Sake in Northern San Diego.

Tiki-Themed The Islander Unveils At Former Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge Space In San Diego's Coronado

July 28, 2022

San Diego-based restaurant collective Blue Bridge Hospitality has unveiled surf & tiki themed The Islander in the central Coronado space that housed Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge for over a decade.

Hawaii's Maui Brewing Company Now Set To Purchase San Diego's Modern Times Beer For $15.3 Million

July 28, 2022

The sale of Modern Times Beer to Anaheim's Brewery X has fallen through, and the 9 year-old San Diego craft brewery is now being purchased by Hawaii-based Maui Brewing Company.

Lucha Libre Taco Shop Team Brings Zonkey Paletas & Agua Frescas Concept To San Diego's North Park.

July 28, 2022

The team behind San Diego's hit Lucha Libre Taco Shops chain of restaurants is getting in the dessert game with the launch of Zonkey: Hip Pops & Fresh Aguas, a new concept opening this weekend in North Park.

Popular Los Angeles-Based Mexican Restaurant Chain Kalaveras To Open San Diego Location

July 27, 2022

Popular Los Angeles-based Mexican restaurant chain Kalaveras has confirmed it will be expanding into San Diego in the very near future.

Wormwood Owner To Bring NFT Art Gallery, Spanish Restaurant & Gin Bar To San Diego's North Park

July 27, 2022

The owner of Wormwood restaurant in North Park and Tahona in Old Town is bringing a new NFT art gallery, Spanish restaurant and gin bar dubbed Botanica to San Diego.

SanDiegoVille's Instagram Account Has Been Deactivated Due To Sharing Innocuous Memes

July 26, 2022

After nearly a decade on the platform, the SanDiegoVille Instagram account has been deactivated over an innocuous meme posted on our story.  

From Team Behind Bar Kindred, Vegan Space-Themed Mothership To Open In San Diego's South Park On August 2

July 26, 2022

Opening on August 2 in the space that last housed Del Sur Mexican Cantina in San Diego's South Park is Mothership, a tropical space-themed, plant-based bar & restaurant from the owners of nearby Bar Kindred.

Tijuana-Style Hot Dog Sensation Doggos Gus On The Move In San Diego

July 26, 2022

A specialist in Tijuana-style bacon-wrapped hot dogs, Doggos Gus is on the move in San Diego and will soon shutter its Imperial Beach restaurant.  

Harmony Cuisine 2B1 Brings "New Japanese" Sushi Experience To San Diego

June 25, 2022

A "New Japanese" restaurant concept now open in Kearny Mesa, Harmony Cuisine 2B1 is San Diego's latest upscale sushi and global fusion restaurant. 

San Diego Distiller's Guild Festival Returns On August 27 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win 2 Tickets

July 24, 2022

The San Diego Distiller's Guild Festival returns on August 27, offering samples of San Diego's top spirits and cocktails at a waterfront venue in downtown San Diego. Promo code SDVILLE saves $10 per ticket and we are also giving away 2 passes to one lucky fan.

HessFest To Return To San Diego For 12 Year Anniversary Of Mike Hess Brewing | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets

July 23, 2022

Celebrate 12 years of delicious craft beer at Mike Hess Brewing's annual anniversary beer festival HessFest, taking over Pier Plaza in Imperial Beach on Saturday, August 13! Promo code SDVILLE saves on tickets and we are also raffling off 2 passes to attend. 

Little Miss Brewing To Open New Brewery & Tasting Room In San Diego's Logan Heights Area

July 22, 2022

San Diego's 6-year-old Little Miss Brewing is continuing its local expansion with plans to open a new tasting room and brewery near Logan Heights.

San Diego's Blind Lady Ale House Recovers Stolen Brewing Equipment Nearly A Month After Theft

July 21, 2022

Nearly a month after the late-night theft, San Diego's Blind Lady Ale House has recovered its stolen brewing equipment with the help of a friendly pawn shop owner. 

"Female-Forward" The Hen House To Bring All-Day Brunch To San Diego's Crown Point Starting July 30

July 20, 2022

The team behind Wokou Ramen & Yakitori, which shuttered its Pacific Beach location last fall, has rebranded their restaurant space in San Diego's Crown Point to become The Hen House, advertised as a "female-forward" all-day brunch bar set to open on July 30. 

Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen To Grand Open San Diego Location This August

July 19, 2022

Multi-Michelin-starred celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will grand open his largest Hell's Kitchen restaurant to date this August in San Diego County.

Buona Forchetta's GP Diner Unveils In Northern San Diego

July 18, 2022

The team behind San Diego's hit Italian restaurant group Buona Forchetta has unveiled GP Diner, a Roman-style pizzeria, gelateria and drive-through diner now serving in Encinitas.

Longtime La Jolla Breakfast Destination The Cottage Unveils New Location In San Diego's North County

July 17, 2022

La Jolla's three-decades-old breakfast destination The Cottage has unveiled a new location in San Diego's North County community of Encinitas.

Beer X Music & Craft Beer Festival Returns To Downtown San Diego On August 20 With Headliner Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets

July 16, 2022

San Diego's Beer X Music & Craft Beer Festival returns to downtown's picturesque Waterfront Park on Saturday, August 20 with headliners Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Chicano Batman. We are raffling off tickets and offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 off each ticket.

Mexico City’s Grupo Hunan Hospitality Collective To Bring New Da Primo Italian Restaurant Concept To San Diego's Westfield UTC

July 15, 2022

Mexico City's prolific Grupo Hunan restaurant group has taken over the space that last housed Larsen's Steakhouse in San Diego's Westfield UTC mall for the opening of a Da Primo, a hip & upscale Italian restaurant and bar.

Founding Chef Of San Diego's Michelin-Recognized Lola 55 To Depart To Start His Own Mexican-Style BBQ Eatery

July 14, 2022

The founding chef behind San Diego's Michelin-recognized LOLA 55 modern taqueria will soon depart the company he helped launch to open his own Sonoran-style Mexican barbecue eatery. 

Tajima Ramen Planning To Replace Decades-Old The Menu In San Diego's Crown Point

July 13, 2022

San Diego's original chain of Japanese ramen restaurants, Tajima is continuing its local expansion and has plans to open a branch in the Crown Point area of Pacific Beach, replacing a nearly half-century-old breakfast eatery.

Topgolf Driving Range, Bar & Restaurant Gains Momentum For $40 Million San Diego Location

July 12, 2022

More than a half decade in the making, Topgolf driving range and entertainment venue is another step closer to opening a location in downtown San Diego.

FIRST LOOK: CinKuni To Open In Former Tiger!Tiger! Space In San Diego's North Park This July

July 11, 2022

Sushi 2 on Broadway in downtown San Diego (formerly Sushi Deli 2) has shuttered and will soon reopen as CinKuni in the former Tiger! Tiger! space in North Park.

Las Vegas-Based Tacotarian Brings Vegan Mexican Food To San Diego's North Park

July 10, 2022

Founded in Las Vegas, Tacotarian will launch the 5th location of its plant-based Mexican restaurant this week in San Diego's North Park.

California Center For The Arts Escondido Welcomes Grammy Award-Winner Corinne Bailey Rae

July 10, 2022

California Center for the Arts Escondido welcomes Grammy Award-winning musical performer Corinne Bailey Rae on her Sunlight/Sunlight! Tour for one-night only on July 24. 

NYC-Based Shake Shack To Open First South County San Diego Location

July 9, 2022

New York City-based Shake Shack will open its sixth San Diego County location in the South County community of National City. 

Filmmaker Kevin Smith's Fictional Mooby's Fast Food Restaurant To Pop-Up In San Diego During Comic-Con 2022

July 9, 2022

Comic-Con International returns to San Diego in full force after a two-year hiatus, and this year filmmaker Kevin Smith's fictional Mooby's fast food restaurant will pop-up in the Gaslamp Quarter.

Trust Restaurant Group Unveils First Restaurant Sited Outside San Diego County

July 8, 2022

San Diego's ever-expanding Trust Restaurant Group will unveil the third location of its Rare Society steakhouse concept next week in Santa Barbara, which marks the company's first restaurant sited outside of San Diego County.

San Diego Ramen Empire Tajima To Open First South County Location

July 7, 2022

The original in San Diego's expanding chain of Japanese ramen restaurants, Tajima will soon open its first South County location. 

Johnny WAHOO Golf Bar To Bring Sports Simulators To San Diego's Gaslamp

July 6, 2022

Replacing Volcano Rabbit in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter is Johnny WAHOO Golf Bar, a new sports simulator venue & restaurant from RMD Group. 

San Diego's Iconic Mister A's Shuts Down For Summer Renovation

July 6, 2022

After being sold earlier this year, San Diego's iconic Mister A's restaurant has temporarily shuttered and is using its traditionally slow summer months for an interior redesign. 

San Diego's Consortium Holdings To Install Bowling Alley & Mezcaleria At The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows

July 5, 2022

San Diego's ever-expanding Consortium Holdings hospitality group (Born & Raised, Craft & Commerce) is upgrading North Park's 75-year-old The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows with the addition of a new bowling alley, mezcal bar & restaurant.

Carnitas' Snack Shack Founder Returns To San Diego With Executive Chef Role At Incoming GP Diner

July 4, 2022

The founder of Carnitas Snack Shack has returned to San Diego after a stint in the Pacific Northwest and has taken the executive chef role at North County's incoming GP Diner.

The Hamburger Hut Makes Triumphant Return To San Diego's North County

July 3, 2022

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

Tiki Oasis Returns To San Diego This August 3-7 With "Trip To The Tropics" Theme

July 2, 2022

Known as the original and largest Tiki event in the world, Tiki Oasis returns to San Diego this August 3 through 7 with a "Trip to the Tropics" theme.

Steamy Piggy & Formoosa Restaurant Ownership To Bring New Latin-Inspired Eatery To San Diego's Kearny Mesa

July 1, 2022

From the team behind Steamy Piggy and Formoosa restaurants comes incoming concept Flama Llama, a Latin-inspired eatery opening in the space that last housed Chef Chin in San Diego's Kearny Mesa.