Carruth Cellars Returns To San Diego's Little Italy With New Wine Bar

August 31, 2022

After departing its Little Italy tasting room earlier this year, San Diego's Carruth Cellars Urban Winery is returning to the neighborhood with the opening of a new wine bar at the Carté Hotel.

The Living Room Coffeehouse Owner Takes Over Harney Sushi In San Diego's Old Town

August 30, 2022

San Diego's decades-old Harney Sushi in Old Town has been sold to the owner of The Living Room Coffeehouse chain of European-style cafes.

Encinitas-Based Death By Tequila To Open New Location In San Diego's North Park

August 29, 2022


Encinitas-based Death by Tequila Mexican bar & restaurant will soon bring its third and most ambitious San Diego location to the heart of North Park.

TikTok-Famous The Red Chickz To Open Multiple San Diego Locations

August 25, 2022

Los Angeles' TikTok-famous The Red Chickz is in the process of an aggressive expansion that includes multiple locations of the Nashville hot chicken chain opening in San Diego.

Oregon's Cult Favorite Dutch Bros Coffee Ready To Open First San Diego Location

August 24, 2022

Known for its team of 'broistas' and menu of energy drinks, Oregon-based Dutch Bros Coffee will soon open its first San Diego location.

Fairplay Bar & Restaurant Unveils In San Diego's North Park

August 23, 2022

More than 2 years in the making, the team behind Fernside in South Park has launched a new modern sports bar concept dubbed Fairplay within the space that long housed Toronado in San Diego's North Park.

Copenhagen-Based Mikkeller Brewing Shutters San Diego Brewery

August 22, 2022

Copenhagen-based Mikkeller Brewing has shuttered its 6-year-old San Diego brewery, citing pandemic difficulties and rising costs. 

Pizza Port Brings Pizza & Craft Beer To San Diego's Imperial Beach

August 22, 2022

After almost 4 years of development, Pizza Port opened its newest location in San Diego's South County community of Imperial Beach. 

SuperNatural Sandwiches Ends Run In San Diego After 10 Years In Business

August 22, 2022

After a decade bringing sea to sandwich in San Diego, Supernatural Sandwiches has ceased operations. 

From Team Behind Puesto, Marisi Italian Finally Set To Unveil In San Diego's La Jolla On August 31

August 21, 2022

From the team behind Puesto, Marisi Italian will unveil on August 31 in the space that last housed Whisknladle in San Diego's La Jolla.

Illinois-Based Jimmy John's Sandwiches To Open First San Diego Location

August 20, 2022

An Illinois-based sandwich chain with more than 2,500 locations, Jimmy John's will open its first San Diego outpost next year. 

Blended Festival To Take Over Bayfront Spanish Landing Park In Downtown San Diego For Two Days Of Live Music & Wine This October 8 & 9 | Promo Code SDVILLE Saves 10% On Tickets

August 20, 2022

Blended Music & Wine Festival returns to San Diego's bayfront this October 8 & 9, featuring headliners Ice Cube, T.I., Everclear, Galantis, Timmy Trumpet, and more. We are raffling off 2 tickets as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for 10% savings on tickets.

San Diego's Eppig Brewing Nearly Ready To Open New Tasting Room In La Jolla

August 19, 2022


San Diego's 6-year-old Eppig Brewing is nearly ready to open its new satellite tasting room in the heart of La Jolla Village. 

The United States' First Combined Cat Cafe, Bar & Restaurant Ready To Open In San Diego

August 19, 2022

Promoted as the United States' "first full-service cat lounge, bar & restaurant," Whiskers & Wine will open in San Diego later this month.

Steak & Bones Tacos Coming To San Diego's Hillcrest Community

August 18, 2022

Opening next month in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood is Steak & Bones, an upscale taco shop and Mexican restaurant. 

Societe Brewing Ready To Open First Satellite Tasting Room In San Diego's Old Town

August 18, 2022

San Diego's 10 year-old Societe Brewing Company is nearly ready to unveil its first satellite tasting room.

Self Serve Beer Bar Barrel Republic Ends Run In San Diego's Pacific Beach

August 17, 2022

After being closed for most of the pandemic, self serve beer bar chain Barrel Republic has officially ended its nine year run in San Diego's Pacific Beach.

San Diego's First Cannabis Consumption Lounge, Sessions By The Bay On Track For 2023 Opening

August 17, 2022

San Diego's first combined cannabis consumption lounge is in the final stages of approval and is on track for a 2023 opening. 

Texas-Born Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse To Open Sprawling Location In Downtown San Diego

August 16, 2022

Texas-born, all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse chain Galpão Gaucho will open a new location in the sprawling space last occupied by Seasons 52 in downtown San Diego's The Headquarters at Seaport Village. 

Tijuana's Famed Las Ahumaderas Taco Alley Nearly Ready To Open San Diego Offshoot

August 16, 2022


Taqueros from Tijuana's famed Las Ahumaderas taco alley are nearly ready to bring their authentic Mexican street taco experience to San Diego's South County.

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

August 15, 2022


Portland-based Ben & Esther's vegan Jewish deli, bakery and bagel shop has opened a new San Diego location in North County.

The Remy To Replace Half-Century-Old Hunter Steakhouse In San Diego's Mission Valley

August 14, 2022

Hunter Steakhouse has shuttered in San Diego's Mission Valley after more than 50 years in business and will soon be replaced by a new concept dubbed The Remy.  

San Diego Birria Specialist Mike's Red Tacos Opens First Brick-And-Mortar Restaurant

August 13, 2022

Known for its Saturday food truck pop-up, San Diego birria specialist Mike’s Red Tacos has opened its first brick and mortar restaurant.

Art San Diego Takes Over Downtown San Diego's Convention Center For 14th Annual Edition This September 9-11

August 13, 2022

A three-day curated contemporary fine art fair, Art San Diego takes over the Convention Center this September 9-11 and we are giving away complimentary tickets to our readers.

The Crack Shack Planning New Location In San Diego's Pacific Beach

August 12, 2022

San Diego-based fried chicken chain The Crack Shack is opening a new location in the oceanfront neighborhood of Pacific Beach.

Stella Jean's Ice Cream Opening New Location In San Diego's North County

August 11, 2022

A new area location of Stella Jean's Ice Cream will open in San Diego's North County community of Carlsbad.

Sam The Cooking Guy Drops Out Of Former Buster's Beach House Space In San Diego's Seaport Village

August 10, 2022


San Diego Internet celebrity Sam "The Cooking Guy" Zien is no longer moving forward with his full-service restaurant at the former Buster's Beach House space in Seaport Village. 

Korean Fried Chicken Chain Don Chicken To Open San Diego Location

August 10, 2022

A Korean chicken chain with over 300 locations, Don Chicken will open its first California restaurant in San Diego.

Los Angeles-Based Malibu Farm Restaurant Finally Begins Construction In San Diego's Seaport Village

August 9, 2022


Los Angeles-based Malibu Farm restaurant has finally begun construction in downtown's Seaport Village, taking over the space occupied by The Harbor House for four decades.

After Nearly 50 Years In Business, San Diego Breakfast-Destination The Menu To Shutter On August 14

August 8, 2022


After nearly 50 years in business, San Diego breakfast destination The Menu will shutter on August 14 and will be replaced by a new location of Japanese ramen restaurant Tajima. 

Another Man Shot At Bahia Resort Hotel In San Diego's Mission Beach

August 8, 2022

An unidentified man has been shot in the parking lot of Bahia Resort in Mission Beach, which is at least the 5th shooting that has taken place at the San Diego hotel.

Madison On Park's Brunch-Focused Offshoot Set To Open Soon In San Diego's Normal Heights

August 7, 2022


The owners of University Heights hotspot Madison on Park are nearly ready to unveil Madi, a new brunch-focused restaurant opening this month in the space previously occupied by Pachamama in San Diego's Normal Heights.

Amps & Ales Craft Beer Music Festival Returns To San Diego's South County This September 17 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets

August 7, 2022

Craft beer and live music return to downtown Chula Vista for the annual Amps & Ales Festival on Saturday, September 17, and promo code SDVILLE saves on tickets.  

San Diego Souplantation Return Hits Huge Snag And Cannot Use Name

August 6, 2022


The return of a former San Diego Souplantation location has hit a huge snag and now cannot operate with the Souplantation name.

Cucina Urbana Founder To Bring Gold Finch Jewish Deli To San Diego's La Jolla

August 6, 2022

The founder of San Diego Italian food destination Cucina Urbana is bringing a modern Jewish delicatessen named Gold Finch to La Jolla.

San Diego Reddit Thread Dishes Dirt On Best & Worst Local Restaurants To Work For

August 5, 2022

A thread on a San Diego Subreddit has amassed nearly a thousand comments with people dishing both dirt and praise about many San Diego bars & restaurants.

San Diego Barbecue Destination Iron Pig Alehouse To Become New Concept Salsa & Smoke

August 5, 2022

Pacific Beach's 8-year-old barbecue destination Iron Pig Alehouse has shuttered and reopen next week as Salsa & Smoke, a new bar & restaurant specializing in "smoked meats and Mexican eats." 

Prominent San Diegan Unveils Jeff's Beach Burgers In La Jolla Shores

August 4, 2022

A prominent San Diego native, who is the co-owner of both the Sacramento Kings and the San Diego Padres, has opened Jeff's Beach Burgers in La Jolla.

Karina’s Group Expands To San Diego's Barrio Logan With New Karina’s Ceviche Bar ‘N Tacos Restaurant & Seafood Market

August 4, 2022


San Diego's Karina Group has taken over the space that last housed South Bay Fishery for the opening of a new restaurant and seafood market concept in Barrio Logan called Karina’s Ceviche Bar 'N Tacos. 

Harumama Noodles, Buns + Sushi Unveils In San Diego's Ocean Beach

August 3, 2022


Now open in the 2-story building that last housed OB Garden Café in San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood is the fifth location of Harumama, a kitschy Japanese restaurant concept known for its Instagram-famous, animal-shaped buns.

Oregon's Cult Favorite Dutch Bros Coffee Continues Northern San Diego Expansion

August 3, 2022

Known for its team of 'broistas' and menu of energy drinks, Oregon-based Dutch Bros Coffee has announced its third San Diego location.

Chicago's Instagrammable Technology-Based WNDR Art Museum To Launch San Diego Experience

August 2, 2022

Chicago's immersive, technology-based art museum WNDR (pronounced "wonder") is scaling across the U.S., which includes opening a new branch in downtown San Diego. 

Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro Owners Open Fast-Casual Taco Machin In San Diego's South County

August 2, 2022

The owners of South County San Diego destination restaurant Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro have opened a new, fast casual taco shop concept dubbed Taco Machin.

San Diego Padres Acquire All-Star Juan Soto & Josh Bell In Blockbuster Trade

August 2, 2022

The San Diego Padres have made a deal to acquire All-Star outfielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell from the Washington Nationals in exchange for Luke Voit and several other young players.

Beshock Ramen Team Behind New Sushi Gaga Restaurant Replacing Melvin Brewing In San Diego's East Village

August 1, 2022


The team behind San Diego's BeShock Ramen & Sake Bar has taken over the neighboring space that last housed Melvin Brewing in the East Village for a new Japanese restaurant concept currently called Sushi Gaga. 

Longtime All-Hours Hotspot Brian's 24 Shutters In Downtown San Diego

August 1, 2022

Downtown San Diego's restaurant that never sleeps is no more! Brian’s 24, the iconic 24-hour restaurant in the heart of the Gaslamp District, has closed for good after more than a decade in business.