Grab & Go Subs Returns To San Diego's Little Italy As Italian-Themed Prendi E Vai Café Di Sicilia

Grab & Go Subs has officially returned to San Diego’s Little Italy under a new name and concept — Prendi E Vai Café di Sicilia. Translating to “grab and go” in Italian, Prendi E Vai marks the latest evolution for the family behind one of San Diego’s most enduring sandwich brands, blending Sicilian café culture with the comfort and familiarity of the company’s classic offerings.

Gorilla Cracks Viewing Glass At San Diego Zoo; Exhibit Temporarily Roped Off As Visitors Report Dramatic Impact

A dramatic moment unfolded Saturday afternoon at the San Diego Zoo when a gorilla suddenly sprinted toward the viewing glass, leapt into the air, and struck the window with its elbows, cracking the thick pane in a large circular pattern nearly three feet wide. 

New Lawsuit Filed Against San Diego's Brigantine Group Over Miguel’s Cocina's 2023 E. Coli Outbreak That Sickened Dozens And Led To One Death

A San Diego man has filed a new lawsuit against The Brigantine, Inc., the parent company of Miguel’s Cocina, alleging negligence and unsanitary conditions tied to the 2023 E. coli outbreak that originated at the restaurant’s 4S Ranch location. 

Family Matters’ Star Darius McCrary Arrested In San Diego On Felony Fugitive Warrant; Held Without Bail

Actor Darius McCrary, best known for playing Eddie Winslow on the beloved 1990s sitcom Family Matters, was arrested near the U.S.–Mexico border and is currently being held without bail at San Diego Central Jail. 

Smash And Stack Smash Burger Eatery Closes In San Diego's Pacific Beach After Just A Few Months In Business

Smash and Stack, the alien-themed smashburger restaurant that opened this summer on Garnet Avenue in San Diego's Pacific Beach, has quietly closed its doors after just a few months in operation. 

Barley & Sword Brewing Expanding From San Diego's North Park To Escondido

North Park-based Barley & Sword Brewing is set to open a second location in San Diego's North County, taking over the former home of Jacked Up Brewery in Escondido.

Savannah Bananas Announce Return To San Diego's Petco Park For Two Nights Of Banana Ball On March 21–22

After selling out Petco Park and turning baseball upside down in September 2025, the Savannah Bananas are returning for another round of fast-paced, fan-first fun. Mark your calendars as Banana Ball returns to downtown San Diego on March 21 and 22, 2026.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (October 3 - October 9) By County Health Department

This is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from October 3 - 9, 2025.

Harland Brewing To Open Full-Service Restaurant & Taproom At San Diego's Mission Bay Golf Course

Harland Brewing is expanding its San Diego footprint with plans to open a full-service restaurant and taproom at the Mission Bay Golf Course & Practice Center, bringing local craft beer, food, and hospitality to the city’s only night-lit golf facility. 

San Diego’s Lafayette Hotel Earns Coveted Michelin Key, Cementing Its Place Among The World’s Top Stays

San Diego’s Lafayette Hotel, a reimagined North Park landmark blending Hollywood glamour with modern hospitality, has been awarded a Michelin Key - the hotel world’s equivalent of a Michelin Star.

Las Cuatro Milpas Property Pending Sale Amid More Rumors Of Purchase By Controversial Church Neighbor

The future of one of San Diego’s most beloved eateries has taken another dramatic turn. Public records now confirm that the property housing Las Cuatro Milpas, the historic Mexican restaurant in Barrio Logan, is now pending sale - and rumors are again swirling that the buyer may be none other than the controversial church next door.

Another Broken Egg Café Bringing Its Southern Charm To San Diego County

Another Broken Egg Café, a Southern-inspired breakfast and brunch chain, will open its first San Diego County eatery in 2026. 

Buona Forchetta’s South Park Location Ordered Closed After Health Inspection Finds Major Violations

The original Buona Forchetta in San Diego's South Park has been temporarily shut down after a county health inspection uncovered multiple violations.

Child Injured After Truck Plows Into Gelato Shop In Encinitas

A terrifying crash in downtown Encinitas left a child seriously injured Wednesday evening as a pickup truck smashed into Gelato 101, according to San Diego County Sheriff’s officials.

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Expanding To Escondido With New Location

Popular Bay Area sandwich chain Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is bringing its inventive creations to San Diego's North County city of Escondido.

Ballast Point To Close Miramar Tasting Room, Signaling A Troubled Future For A Once-Mighty San Diego Brewery

Ballast Point Brewing Company has announced that it will permanently close its Miramar tasting room on December 14, marking another major setback for one of San Diego’s most recognizable craft beer brands. 

Barrio Star Mexican Soul Food Closes After 15 Years In San Diego's Bankers Hill

After 15 years of serving what it proudly called “modern Mexican soul food,” Barrio Star has officially closed its doors in San Diego’s Bankers Hill neighborhood.

Paul Jamma’s BBQ & Market St. Pizza Bring Smoked Brisket & Pizza Pies to Southeast San Diego

A powerful one-two punch of comfort food has arrived in San Diego's Chollas View neighborhood, as Paul Jamma’s BBQ and Market St. Pizza have officially opened, combining slow-smoked meats and handcrafted pizzas under one roof. 

San Diego’s Spiny Lobster Season Brings Fresh Catches, Confusion, And Calls To Support Local Fishermen

San Diego’s prized spiny lobster season is back, but reports of a major price drop are misleading. While some distributors have cut payments to fishermen, local buyers continue to pay steady, fair rates as the city’s seafood community pushes back against misinformation.

Big Wild Lights Up The Sound in Del Mar With A Night Of Cinematic Electronica

On Sunday, October 5, Del Mar’s The Sound hosted what may go down as one of the year’s most memorable electronic performances: Big Wild, supported by opener Shallou, delivered an immersive, emotionally charged set that had the crowd on their feet from start to finish. 

Johnny Rad’z Pizza Soft Opens In Encinitas, Bringing Skate Legend Mike McGill’s Slice Of San Diego Culture To Life

Encinitas just got another dose of skate culture and sourdough as Johnny Rad’z Pizza, the long-awaited collaboration between restaurateur Johnny Rad and skateboarding icon Mike McGill, quietly soft-opened over the weekend on North Coast Highway 101. 

San Diego Padres Star Fernando Tatis Jr. Loses Arbitration Against Big League Advance, Ordered to Pay $3.74 Million Amid Lingering Distraction And On-Field Decline

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. has lost his arbitration case against Big League Advance (BLA), a ruling that deepens the off-field troubles shadowing the once-electrifying face of the franchise. 

San Diego’s Ultimate Horror Bar Experience Returns to the Gaslamp | Promo Code SDVILLE Saves on Tickets To The “Lair of Nightmares”

The Lair of Nightmares is an immersive horror movie and cocktail experience now terrifying patrons in downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter this Halloween season, and promo code SDVILLE saves on tickets.

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Sets October 30 Opening For First San Diego Shop

East Coast favorite Bruster’s Real Ice Cream will officially make its long-awaited San Diego debut on October 30, opening its first local shop in La Mesa, just steps from Grossmont Center.

Rosemarie’s Buns & Brews Expanding To San Diego's North County

Rosemarie’s Buns & Brews is set to open its third location this fall in San Diego's North County, bringing gourmet sliders to Encinitas.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (September 26 - October 2) By County Health Department

This is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from September 26 - October 2, 2025.

Dîner En Blanc Is Returning To San Diego - And With It, The Spectacle Of Manufactured Meaning

This December, Dîner en Blanc returns to San Diego. Once again, a caravan of the willing will don compulsory white, drag folding tables and wine glasses through city streets, and gather in a “secret” location for what organizers call elegance and surprise. On the surface, it is billed as an elegant pop-up dinner picnic. In truth, it is a ritual of boredom - an event that exists not to nourish but to distract, to manufacture struggle where none remains, and to sell back to us the feeling of having earned an experience.

Zen 5 Sushi Reopening In Pacific Beach After Fire Forced 18-Month Closure

San Diego's beloved reggae-themed sushi bar is finally making its comeback. Zen 5 Sushi, which has been closed since a devastating fire in May 2024, will hold a soft reopening on October 10, nearly a year and a half after the blaze shuttered the Pacific Beach neighborhood spot.

Orange County-Based EggBred Gears Up for San Diego Expansion: North Park Store Slated For Spring 2026

A fast-casual breakfast and brunch concept known for scratch-made sandwiches, EggBred is pushing into the San Diego market with a new location planned for North Park. 

The Boatyard Moving Forward In San Diego's Point Loma With New Leadership And Major Milestones

The long-awaited Boatyard project planned for the former Fiddler's Green property on San Diego's Shelter Island continues to push forward, with its team announcing key leadership hires, construction approvals, and operational planning as the $4.5 million nautical-themed steakhouse and speakeasy prepares for its debut in 2026.

North County San Diego’s 92-Acre Ocean Kamp Surf-Lagoon Resort Targets 2026 Construction Start, 2028 Olympics Debut

A massive resort development with San Diego County’s first-ever surf lagoon is officially on the horizon for North County. The long-awaited Ocean Kamp project will bring a 3.5-acre wave pool, a 300-room hotel, shops, dining, office space, and nearly 670 homes, with developers aiming to have the lagoon ready in time for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.

Sandpiper Restaurant In La Jolla Shores To Close This November, Marking A Miss For George’s At The Cove Team

Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters in La Jolla Shores will serve its last meals on November 1, ending a four-year run that never quite found its rhythm. The restaurant, from George Hauer and chef-partner Trey Foshee of San Diego’s iconic George’s at the Cove, was itself a reinvention after Galaxy Taco faltered in the same space.

Tijuana's Michelin-Recognized Tacos El Franc Sets Early October Opening For San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter

One of Tijuana’s most acclaimed taquerías is officially bringing its legendary flavors to the heart of downtown San Diego. Tacos El Franc, the Michelin-recognized institution revered on both sides of the border, will open its Gaslamp Quarter outpost on October 8.

Beyond The Pile-On: What Consortium Holdings Reveals About How We Eat, Gather, And Judge Culture In San Diego

A fresh round of Reddit pile-ons has further painted San Diego's Consortium Holdings (CH Projects) as little more than influencer-fueled fodder, a chain of restaurants built for Instagram rather than for the table. The critique is catchy; the reality is more complex. 

Fred’s Mexican Cafe In Old Town San Diego Closes After 25 Years

Fred’s Mexican Cafe, also known as Casa de Fred’s, has permanently closed in Old Town San Diego after 25 years of business. The decision, announced on social media and confirmed by a notice posted on the restaurant’s door, marks the end of one of the neighborhood’s most familiar dining institutions.

Madi Brunch-Focused Restaurant Unveils In San Diego's Pacific Beach

San Diego has a new brunch destination as the team behind Madison on Park and Madi in Normal Heights has opened Madi Pacific Beach, bringing creative breakfast and lunch dishes, cocktails, and coffee to the former Rubio's location.

Camino Riviera Bar & Restaurant in San Diego’s Little Italy Closes Permanently

Camino Riviera, the Riviera Maya–inspired bar and restaurant that brought a nightlife-driven energy to San Diego's Little Italy, has permanently closed. The surprise announcement came Monday with ownership revealing on social media that the venue had already hosted its final service.

Black Plague Brewing Closes Doors After Eight Years, Highlighting Struggles For San Diego Craft Beer

Black Plague Brewing, the North County San Diego-based brewery known for its dark aesthetic and inventive branding, has permanently closed after eight years in business. The company shut down its 13,000-square-foot Oceanside brewery and its Escondido taproom over the weekend, bringing an abrupt end to a run that once included multiple locations and a devoted following.

The Shoppes at Carlsbad In San Diego's North County Sold For $71.5 Million

The Shoppes at Carlsbad, a long-standing North County retail landmark, has been sold in a $71.5 million transaction to a joint venture between Steerpoint Capital and SteelWave. The deal, announced September 23, marks the second acquisition completed by the partners under their growing platform targeting major retail and mixed-use properties across the western United States.

Interactive Pancake Restaurant Flap Your Jacks Closes In San Diego's North Park After 5.5 Years

Flap Your Jacks, the do-it-yourself pancake restaurant that became a brunch staple in San Diego’s North Park neighborhood, has permanently closed after more than five years in business. The announcement was made on social media Monday night, with owners thanking customers for their support since the restaurant’s opening in March 2020.

Spitz Mediterranean Street Food Returns To San Diego With Pacific Beach Opening

Spitz Mediterranean Street Food has unveiled on Garnet Avenue, bringing back döner kebabs, falafel, Berliner Fries and more. The LA-born chain returns to San Diego in the former Crushed space with a sunny patio, art-driven vibes, and a killer lineup of craft beer, hard seltzer, sangria and wine.

Starbucks To Close A Dozen San Diego County Stores As Part Of Nationwide Restructuring

Starbucks is shuttering at least 12 locations across San Diego County as part of a sweeping turnaround plan aimed at cutting underperforming stores in North America. The closures come as the coffee giant grapples with declining sales, increased competition, and efforts to refocus its brand under CEO Brian Niccol.

San Diego’s Civic Center Plaza To Transform Into an All-Day Pop-Up Party for Downtown Dreamin’

San Diego’s Civic Center is about to look a little different this fall. On Thursday, October 9, the second annual Downtown Dreamin’: Spaces Reimagined will turn Civic Center Plaza into an all-day, 21+ celebration of food, music, art, and community in the heart of downtown.

Harland Brewing To Close One Paseo Location After Six Years As Company Expands Elsewhere

Another wave of change is hitting Del Mar’s One Paseo complex as Harland Brewing prepares to close its tasting room there this October after six years in business. The move comes amid a period of transition for the high-profile Carmel Valley development, which has seen a steady mix of closures, arrivals, and retools since it first debuted in 2019.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (September 19 - 25) By County Health Department

This is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from September 19-25, 2025.

University Heights’ Red House Pizza Closing After 13 Years In Business

Another beloved neighborhood eatery is preparing to say goodbye. Red House Pizza, on Park Boulevard in San Diego’s University Heights, has announced that this weekend will be its final service.

San Diego Dining Group Bringing Romanella Cucina Romana To Bay Park, Taking Over Former La Pastaia Space

Another restaurant shuffle is underway in San Diego’s Bay Park. Romanella Cucina Romana is set to debut this October, taking over the address most recently home to La Pastaia, which closed last month after just two years.

Sushi Gaga Temporarily Closes In San Diego’s East Village, Plans To Reopen In 2026 After Remodel And Culinary Journey

Downtown San Diego’s acclaimed Sushi Gaga has announced a temporary closure, but fans of the intimate omakase experience need not worry - the restaurant is preparing for a major return.

Telefèric Barcelona To Bring Tapas & Spanish Flare As Part Of Westfield UTC’s New Luxury Culinary Wing

San Diego is about to get a taste of Spain. Telefèric Barcelona, the Spanish tapas and paella concept, is set to open a location at Westfield UTC in La Jolla as part of the mall's latest luxury expansion.

Alaska Airlines To Open Massive 13,000-Square-Foot Lounge At San Diego Airport

San Diego travelers will soon have another luxury spot to unwind before flights as Alaska Airlines is building a new lounge in Terminal 2 at San Diego International Airport.