SanDiegoVille: May 2023

San Diego-Born Chef Phil Esteban Opening Two New Area Locations Of White Rice Filipino Restaurant

May 25, 2023

San Diego native chef Phillip Esteban is bringing new locations of his White Rice Filipino restaurant concept to National City and Linda Vista.

Coronado High School Employee Under Investigation After Lewd Photos Circulate Among Students

May 24, 2023

A Coronado High School employee is under paid administrative leave pending an investigation after lewd photos were circulated among students.

San Diego Restaurant Owners Charged With COVID-Relief Fraud

May 24, 2023

The owners of several San Diego restaurant have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering for allegedly falsifying applications for pandemic relief funds.

National Chain Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Announces Opening Date For Central San Diego Location

May 24, 2023

Ohio-based Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, which has more than 50 locations around the United States, has set an early June grand opening date for its location in San Diego's North Park.

Momma Mia Italian Deli & Market Bringing Stacked Sandwiches To San Diego

May 23, 2023

Momma Mia Italian Deli & Market will bring fine Italian imports, fresh made sandwiches and Sicilian recipes passed down through generations to San Diego when it opens later this year.

Kettner Exchange Owner Taking Over Hospitality Operations At La Jolla's Historic La Valencia Hotel

May 23, 2023

The owner of such San Diego hotspots as Kettner Exchange in Little Italy and Firehouse in Pacific Beach is taking the food and beverage reins at La Jolla's historic La Valencia Hotel.

San Diego's First Bikini-Clad Barista Cafe Ready To Unveil In Pacific Beach

May 23, 2023

Grand opening this weekend in San Diego's Pacific Beach is Goddess Coffee, which is the city's first bikini barista coffee shop.

Louisiana-Based Fried Chicken Chain Raising Cane's Open Fifth San Diego Location This June

May 22, 2023

The fifth San Diego location of chicken tender restaurant chain Raising Cane's is opening this June.

Opera Singer-Led DivoDiva Coffee & Wine Replacing Pappalecco In San Diego's Hillcrest

May 21, 2023

Replacing a 13-year-old location of Pappalecco cafe in San Diego's Hillcrest is DivoDiva Coffee & Wine, an all-day bar and restaurant concept from two opera singers.

San Diego's Country On The Coast Music Festival Coming To Downtown's Waterfront Park On June 18

May 21, 2023

San Diego's Country on the Coast Country Music Festival takes over downtown's Waterfront Park on June 18, and promo code SDVILLE saves on tickets.

Verbena Kitchen Ends Run In San Diego's North Park After Less Than 2 Years

May 20, 2023

After less than 2 years in business, Verbena Kitchen has ended its run in San Diego's North Park.

Horizon Music Festival Returns To Downtown San Diego On June 17 With Headliner Tiësto | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP TIckets

May 20, 2023

The Horizon Music Festival returns to downtown San Diego's Waterfront Park on Saturday, June 17, featuring a live performance by headliner Tiësto. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend, as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings per pass.

Minnesota-Based Nautical Bowls Superfoods Eatery Opening First San Diego Location

May 19, 2023

Want an açaí bowl with a side of Jesus love? Well Nautical Bowls is your spot. The fast-growing Minnesota-based company is opening its first California locations in San Diego.

San Diego Restaurant Has Liquor License Suspended After Serving Underage Patron That Died After Leaving

May 19, 2023

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has suspended the liquor license of a San Diego restaurant after concluding employees served a minor who lost his life in a car crash after leaving the establishment.

Global Chain Texas Roadhouse To Open Location In Temecula

May 19, 2023

With more than 600 locations around the world and more to come, Texas Roadhouse will soon bring a new outpost to Temecula, CA.

San Diego Restaurant Chain Sued For Sexual Harassment

May 18, 2023

A San Diego-based restaurant chain has been sued with claims alleging teenage female workers were sexually harassed by a male supervisor and retaliated against if they spoke up.

Major League Soccer Team Officially Coming To San Diego And Padres Star Manny Machado Is An Owner

May 18, 2023

Major League Soccer has announced during a news conference at Snapdragon Stadium that an MLS team will be coming to San Diego, and Padres star Manny Machado is part of the ownership team.

TikTok-Famous The Red Chickz Locks Down First Of Several San Diego Locations

May 18, 2023

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.

Former Theranos Founder, Convicted Felon & San Diego Resident Elizabeth Holmes Must Report To Prison | Exploring Her Close Ties To A San Diego Hotel Behemoth

May 17, 2023

Former Theranos CEO and current San Diego resident Elizabeth Holmes will soon have to report to prison, so we explore her close ties to a powerful and deeply-rooted family behind some of the San Diego's most prominent hotels.

Crafted Culture Bar & Restaurant Bringing New Location To San Diego's Point Loma

May 17, 2023

Taking over the restaurant space that currently houses Westerly Public House in San Diego's Point Loma is Crafted Culture, a bar & restaurant concept from the San Diego hospitality group behind Resident Brewing, The Hen House and Death By Tequila.

Vegan Restaurant Chain Native Foods Cafe Closing San Diego Location

May 16, 2023

Vegan fast-casual restaurant chain Native Foods Cafe is closing one of its last remaining San Diego locations.

Native American-Owned Rincon Reservation Road Brewery Closing Tasting Room In San Diego's Ocean Beach

May 16, 2023

Southern California's first Native American tribe-owned craft brewery, Rincon Reservation Road Brewery is closing its tasting room in San Diego's Ocean Beach after only a year in business.

Pieology Founder Bringing 70's-Themed New Haven Pizza Bar & Restaurant Concept Called Gettin' Sauced To San Diego

May 15, 2023

Restaurant industry veteran James Markham, who is the founder of national chains like MOD Pizza, Pieology, and Project Pie, is opening a new 70s-themed, New Haven pizza concept dubbed Gettin' Sauced in San Diego.

San Diego Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey To Star In New Season Of Food Network's "Beachside Brawl" Cooking Competition

May 14, 2023

San Diego celebrity chef Brian Malarkey will lead the West Coast team on the second season of Food Network's Beachside Brawl culinary competition, which premiers on June 18.

Wildcoast Conservation Group To Host 11th Annual Baja Bash Tasting Event & Fundraiser In San Diego On Saturday, June 17

May 14, 2023

International conservation group WILDCOAST, based in San Diego, will host its 11th annual Baja Bash tasting event to raise awareness and funds for its ocean conservation and climate action programs on Saturday, June 17 at a private estate in Solana Beach overlooking the beautiful San Elijo Lagoon and stunning Cardiff coast.

I Love Poke Festival Returns To San Diego's Bayfront Bali Hai Restaurant On Tuesday, May 23 | Promo Code SDVILLE Saves $10 Per Ticket

May 13, 2023

San Diego's beloved I Love Poke Festival returns to the bayfront Bali Hai restaurant for its 12th year on Tuesday, 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. Promo code SDVILLE saves $10 per ticket.

North Park Music Festival Returns To San Diego This May 27 & 28 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

May 13, 2023

San Diego's North Park Music Festival returns to the North Park Mini Park outside The Observatory concert venue this May 27-28 for two days of live music, food, art and much more. In addition to offering promo code SDVILLE for $10 savings per ticket, we are raffling off 2 VIP passes.

San Diego Dining Group Opening Two New Bar & Restaurant Concepts In Little Italy

May 12, 2023

San Diego Dining Group, the hospitality company behind such local establishments as Greystone Steakhouse and Osetra Fishhouse, have taken over the former Cafe Gratitude and Carruth Cellars spaces in Little Italy for the upcoming opening of two new bar & restaurant concepts.

Jimbo's Naturally Opening New Grocery Store In San Diego's Mission Valley

May 11, 2023

San Diego-based natural foods grocer Jimbo’s Naturally is opening a sprawling new grocery store location in Mission Valley.

Los Angeles-Based Hillstone Restaurant Group To Bring Gulfstream American Seafood Restaurant To San Diego

May 11, 2023

Los Angeles-based Hillstone Restaurant Group is opening a location of its Gulfstream American seafood house concept in San Diego.

New In-N-Out Burger Opens In San Diego's South County

May 10, 2023

California's beloved In-N-Out Burger has opened its newest location in San Diego's South County.

SKA Bar Closes In San Diego's Normal Height And Nobody Knows What's Happening Next

May 10, 2023

SKA Bar & Restaurant recently announced it is "closed for the time being" and rumors are swirling that the 7,000+ square-foot, bi-level Asian-fusion restaurant may not be reopening in San Diego's Normal Heights.

Corner Office Pizza & Craft Bar Opening This Summer In San Diego's Sorrento Valley

May 10, 2023

Corner Office Pizza & Craft Bar will bring a variety of pizza styles and cocktails served in coffee cups to San Diego's Sorrento Valley when it opens later this year.

Viral Video Shows "Taco Shop Karen" Going Wild At San Diego Mexican Restaurant

May 9, 2023

A viral video making its way around the Internet shows a heated and nearly violent interaction between an infuriated customer and a San Diego taco shop employee.

Maverick's Beach Club Ownership Opening New Bar & Restaurant At Former Bub's Space In San Diego's Pacific Beach

May 8, 2023

The Pacific Beach space long occupied by Bub's at the Beach is being taken over by San Diego's Verant Group, which operates such area hotspots at Maverick's Beach Club and Barleymash.

Movie Star Keanu Reeves Takes In Concert At Historic San Diego Live Music Venue

May 8, 2023

Hollywood movie star Keanu Reeves, known for such film franchises as Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure and The Matrix, took in a concert at one of San Diego's most historic music venues over the weekend.

Media Behemoth Purchasing San Diego's KUSI News For $35 Million

May 8, 2023

American media conglomerate, Nexstar Media Group, has announced that it has agreed to acquire San Diego's KUSI-TV for $35 million.

Northern California-Based Fish & Things Poke Bar Opening New Location In San Diego's Pacific Beach

May 7, 2023

The first Southern California location of Sacramento-based Fish & Things Poke Bar will open as early as this summer just a stone throw from the ocean in San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood.

Del Mar Summer Solstice Returns On June 22 With Tastes, Sips, Live Music & Ocean Views

May 7, 2023

The Del Mar Village Association will usher in the return of summer with its 15th annual Del Mar Summer Solstice event on June 22, offering a beachside festival atmosphere with tastes of some of San Diego's finest restaurant and beverage makers.

San Diego-Based Drive-In Movie Theater In Process Of Selling To Los Angeles Developer, Likely To Close Later This Year

May 6, 2023

San Diego's historic Santee Drive-In, which opened in 1958 and is one of the few open-air drive-in movie theaters still operating in the U.S., is in the process of being sold to a Los Angeles-based developer and will likely close later this year.

The Shop Pizza + Wine Sets Late May Grand Opening Date For New Location In San Diego's Ocean Beach

May 6, 2023

Grand opening later this month in San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood is The Shop Pizza + Wine, a restaurant concept specializing in West Coast deep dish pizza.

San Diego's Coast Of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk Returns This May 17 | Enter For A Chance To Receive 2 Food & Drink Tickets

May 6, 2023

Discover the best eats in San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood at the Coast of PB Restaurant Walk, taking place on Wednesday, May 17, from 4-9pm.