'Breaking Bad' Stars Spotted Tending Bar At Downtown San Diego Steakhouse

February 28, 2023


'Breaking Bad' stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul were spotted behind the bar at downtown San Diego's Cowboy Star restaurant & butcher shop as part of a promotional tour that includes more upcoming area appearances.

TapRoom Team Opens The Collective Bar In San Diego's Pacific Beach

February 27, 2023


The team behind TapRoom bar & restaurant and Taproom Brewery have taken over the space that last housed Barrel Republic for the opening of The Collective, a craft beer bar, cocktail lounge and event space.

Los Angeles' Iconic Randy's Donuts Nearly Ready To Open First San Diego Location

February 26, 2023


Featured in many movies and music videos over its more than 70 years in business, Los Angeles' iconic Randy's Donuts is nearly ready to unveil its first of almost a dozen locations set to launch around San Diego.

Decorated & Beloved Local Chef Leaving San Diego For Northern California Opportunity

February 25, 2023

Beloved San Diego chef James Montejano is leaving America's Finest City for a new executive chef position at a San Francisco restaurant institution.

A New "Botanical Speakeasy" Ready To Bloom In San Diego

February 24, 2023

May flowers are coming early this year, as a new "botanical speakeasy" is set to unveil next month in San Diego. 

Buona Forchetta's GP Italian Diner Finally Reopens In San Diego's North County

February 23, 2023

After a more than seven month closure, Buona Forchetta's Italian-inspired GP Diner has reopened in San Diego's North County city of Encinitas. 

New French Diner & Bar Replacing Brian's 24 In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

February 22, 2023

Downtown San Diego's historic St. James Hotel is being renovated to reopen later this year as Palihotel, a 122-room property that will house a French-inspired diner and bar in the former Brian's 24 space. 

Le Jardin Secret Absinthe Speakeasy Coming Soon To San Diego's North Park

February 22, 2023

Le Jardin Secret is an incoming absinthe-fueled, al fresco speakeasy opening in San Diego's North Park/University Heights. 

Modbom Cocktails & Papalo Kitchen To Replace Amplified Ale Works In San Diego's East Village

February 21, 2023


Replacing the 5 year-old Amplified Ale Works location in San Diego's East Village is Modbom Cocktails x Papalo Kitchen, a psychedelic-inspired bar with an onsite Sonoran barbecue restaurant and pizza concept from Executive Chef Drew Bent.

Los Angeles-Based Lebanese Chain FurnSaj Bakery & Restaurant Now Open In San Diego

February 20, 2023

After over two years in development, Los Angeles-based Lebanese chain FurnSaj Bakery & Restaurant has opened its first San Diego location.

West Coast Taco & Beer Festival Returns To San Diego On April 8 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

February 19, 2023 

West Coast Taco & Beer Festival returns to San Diego for its 4th year, taking over downtown's bayfront Broadway Pier on Saturday, April 8 for a day of bottomless craft beer tastings and food vendors dishing the best tacos in town. Promo code SDVILLE offers top ticket savings and we are also giving away 2 complimentary VIP passes!

Sister Concepts Pop Pie Co. & Stella Jean's Ice Cream Open In San Diego's Pacific Beach

February 18, 2023

The newest location of sister concepts Pop Pie Co. and Stella Jean's Ice Cream has opened in San Diego's Pacific Beach.

The Ultimate SoCal Taco Festival Returns On May 6 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets To The 7th Annual San Diego Tacotopia

February 18, 2023

San Diego's Tacotopia taco & beer festival returns on Saturday, May 6 and is the ultimate SoCal taco fest featuring over 50 of the top eateries from around San Diego competing for taco bragging rights. Promo code SDVILLE saves on tickets to this always-sold-out event and we are also raffling off 2 VIP passes to attend. 

Fox Point Farms "Agrihood" Community To Bring Organic Farm, Brewery & Truly Farm-To-Table Restaurant To San Diego

February 17, 2023

Described as an "agrihood" community, Fox Point Farms will have more than 200 residential units, an organic farm, a brewhouse and a true farm-to-table restaurant when it unveils later this year in San Diego's North County.

San Diego's Decades Old Venice Pizza Under New Ownership

February 16, 2023

After being operated by the same family for nearly seven decades, San Diego's Venice Pizza House is now under new ownership.

Former Brian's 24 Owner Brings Breakfast Speakeasy Morning Muse To San Diego's North County

February 16, 2023

A former owner of now-defunct Brian's 24 has opened a breakfast speakeasy named Morning Muse inside a longtime Chinese restaurant in San Diego's North County. 

Cass Street Bar & Harry's Taco Shop Opening New Location In San Diego's Ocean Beach

February 15, 2023

The owner of Harry's Coffee Shop is planning to open a new outpost of sister concepts Cass Street Bar & Grill and Harry's Taco Club in San Diego's Ocean Beach. 

Gordon Ramsay Visits San Diego-Based Hells Kitchen Restaurant To Film For New Season Of MasterChef

February 15, 2023

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is in San Diego to visit the North County location of Hell's Kitchen restaurant, where he is filming for his next season of Fox's hit MasterChef cooking competition series.

Mission + Garnet 24-Hour Food Collective Ready To Unveil In San Diego's Pacific Beach

February 14, 2023


The founder of SoCal-born burger & beer chain Slater's 50/50 is ready to unveil Mission + Garnet, a 24-hour, multi-concept restaurant collective opening this week in the building that last housed Denny's diner for more than 50 years in San Diego's Pacific Beach.

Smokin J's BBQ Unveils Second San Diego Location

February 14, 2023

San Diego's Smokin J's BBQ has opened its second area location, bringing low and slow wood-smoked barbecue to Miramar. 

Tijuana's Famed Tortas Washmobile To Launch Ongoing San Diego Pop-Up

February 13, 2023

One of Tijuana's historic destinations for Mexican torta sandwiches, Tortas Washmobile will soon launch a weekly San Diego pop-up installation at an area brewery. 

San Diego's Consortium Holdings Hospitality Company Appoints New Director Of Culinary Operations

February 13, 2023

Almost a year after the loss of Corporate Chef & Partner Jason McLeod, San Diego's Consortium Holdings Hospitality Company (Born & Raised, Lafayette Hotel) has finally appointed a new Director of Culinary Operations.

San Diego Chilaquiles Champs Cocina 35 Launches Many Take-Out Only Concepts In Barrio Logan

February 12, 2023

Known for having some of the best chilaquiles in town, Cocina 35 has launched a take-out only location in San Diego's Barrio Logan, and their newest endeavor also includes eight sister-concepts that serve burritos, tortas, sandwiches, other breakfast staples and much more.

San Diego's Top Purveyors To Gather For Liquid City's Cheese Expo 2023 On April 30 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets

February 12, 2023

Enjoy some of the city's finest food & beverage purveyors paired with cheeses from around the globe at Liquid City's San Diego Cheese Expo 2023, taking over Brick event center in Liberty Station on Sunday, April 30. Enter our raffle for a chance to win two tickets and use promo code SDVILLE to save $10 per pass.

The Ultimate Event For Auto Aficionados, La Jolla Concours D'Elegance Returns To San Diego This April 21-23 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

February 11, 2023

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 21-23, and we're raffling off 2 VIP tickets (a $500 value) to the main event and also offering promo code SDVILLE for 10% savings on tickets.

Cucina Urbana Founder Opens Al Fresco Restaurant At La Jolla's Recently-Renovated Museum Of Contemporary Art

February 10, 2023


The hospitality company behind San Diego's Michelin-recognized Cucina Urbana and Cucina Sorella has opened a new, al fresco bar & restaurant at the recently renovated Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla.

After 4 Years In Development, Fish Guts Finally Opens In San Diego's Barrio Logan

February 9, 2023

After nearly 4 years in development, an experienced local restaurateur with ties to a superstar Latin chef has opened Fish Guts fast-casual, seafood-centric taqueria in San Diego's Barrio Logan.

Group Behind Eureka Restaurants To Bring Fire-Fueled The Amalfi Llama To San Diego

February 8, 2023

The hospitality group behind Eureka restaurants is launching a new wood-fire based bar & restaurant concept in San Diego dubbed The Amalfi Llama. 

Pliny Watch 2023 | Where In San Diego To Find Pliny The Younger Triple IPA 19th Edition

February 8, 2023

For the second year in a row, 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 our list of where you can get your hands on one of the most hyped beers of all time around San Diego County.

Experienced San Diego Chef To Launch Manna Atelier In Encinitas

February 7, 2023

Leading up to the opening of his Chick & Hawk restaurant & bar in partnership with skateboard legend Tony Hawk, Chef Andrew Bachelier is launching a modern day atelier and pop-up cafe in San Diego's North County.

Crack Taco Shop Team Opening New Nashville Hot Chicken Restaurant Hot Chickz In San Diego's Mission Valley

February 7, 2023


The team behind "Cardiff Crack"-fueled Crack Taco Shop will soon turn its attention to Louisiana-style fried chicken with the launch of Hot Chickz in San Diego's Mission Valley. 

Ownership Of Historic Til-Two Club Take Over Corazon Del Barrio In San Diego's Barrio Logan

February 6, 2023

The husband and wife team behind San Diego's historic Til-Two Club in City Heights has taken over management of live music and event venue Corazon Del Barrio in Barrio Logan.

San Diego Michelin Star Restaurant Soichi Sushi Planning Offshoot Concept In University Heights

February 5, 2023

A new tea house and dessert concept named Hatsuzakura from the daughter of the couple behind San Diego's Michelin star award-winning Soichi Sushi is opening in University Heights. 

Duck Foot Brewing Replacing Kings & Convicts Tasting Room In San Diego's North County

February 4, 2023

San Diego's gluten-reduced Duck Foot Brewing is replacing the short-lived Kings & Convicts tasting room in San Diego's North County city of Encinitas. 

North Park Festival Of Beers Returns To San Diego On April 1 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

February 4, 2023


The North Park Festival of Beers returns outside the historic Lafayette Hotel on Saturday, April 1, 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 passes to attend!

Blue Ocean Sushi Opening New Location In San Diego's Westfield UTC Mall

February 3, 2023

A third area branch of Asian-American fusion restaurant Blue Ocean Sushi will open later this year within San Diego's Westfield UTC mall in La Jolla. 

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Set To Open Newest San Diego Location In Coronado

February 2, 2023


San Diego's beloved Better Buzz Coffee Roasters will open its 16th location later this year within La Avenida Plaza in Coronado.

San Diego's Gaglione Bros. Famous Steaks & Subs Looking To Sell Entire Brand

February 1, 2023


After nearly two decades serving Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks in San Diego, Gaglione Bros Famous Steaks & Subs is looking to sell the entire business.