SanDiegoVille: 2025

CTZN Basque-California Fusion Bar & Restaurant To Open This August In San Diego's Solana Beach

After more than a year and a half in development, CTZN - a full-service restaurant blending the bold, ingredient-driven flavors of the Basque Country with California coastal sophistication - is finally set to open this summer in San Diego's Solana Beach.

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 July 25 - 31, 2025.

San Diego restaurateur Johnny Rivera - best known for revolutionizing brunch with Hash House A Go Go and The Great Maple, and more recently launching the intimate Mission Hills bistro Wolf in the Woods - is preparing to open a brand new restaurant in 2026. The upcoming concept, dubbed The Lake Poet, will be located in a Mission Hills building steeped in over a century of neighborhood history.

A celebrated name in Los Angeles' specialty coffee scene is making its San Diego debut. The Boy & The Bear, a Colombian coffee roaster known for its close relationships with farmers and commitment to direct trade, is set to open a new location in Little Italy, marking the brand's first expansion outside of LA County.

Beloved Tijuana-born taco chain Taquería Tijuanazo is bringing more of its signature flavor to San Diego. The family-run taquería, which has drawn a steady following since opening in Hillcrest earlier this year, is now preparing to open a second San Diego outpost - this time in the heart of Little Italy.

With Comic-Con and the holiday rush behind us, August kicks off San Diego’s final full month of summer - a time when the weather’s golden, the crowds thin out, and the city’s energy hits just the right groove. From blockbuster concerts and beachfront beer festivals to nostalgic throwbacks, art openings, and world-class performances, San Diego’s August calendar is stacked with more than 50 can't-miss moments and events.

San Diego Padres fans at Petco Park were treated to a surprise mid-summer celebrity sighting on Wednesday, as Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone and actor-filmmaker Jonah Hill appeared together on the Jumbotron during the team's 5–0 shutout victory over the New York Mets.

After more than four decades of serving its signature pies to generations of San Diegans, Round Table Pizza has officially closed its doors in San Diego's University City.

Skateboarding icon Tony Hawk and celebrity chef Claudette Zepeda are rolling out a new culinary concept at San Diego International Airport this fall. Dubbed Novecientos Grados, the stylish restaurant and bar is set to open this September as part of the $3.4 billion Terminal 1 redevelopment project. It marks Hawk’s latest attempt to carve out space in the hospitality world, even as his long-delayed Chick & Hawk project in Encinitas continues to miss promised opening dates.

Four years after first announcing plans to expand to San Diego, Shorebird Restaurant has officially opened in Seaport Village, taking over the historic two-story, over-water space formerly occupied by Pier Café.

A new era is on the horizon for one of North Park’s most storied corners. Mom’s Chicken & Waffles, the popular breakfast and comfort food spot currently operating out of U-31 Cocktail Lounge, will soon move into its own brick-and-mortar space - taking over the iconic corner unit formerly home to Lucky's Breakfast, which served the neighborhood for nearly 50 years.

LOLA 55, the Michelin-recognized modern taqueria known for its elevated take on Mexican street food, has announced it will permanently close its Carlsbad location after less than two years in business. The decision marks the end of a chapter for the North County outpost, which was LOLA 55’s first major expansion beyond its flagship East Village location.

After years of neighborhood complaints, violent incidents, and flagrant legal violations, the City of San Diego has announced the permanent closure of the Secret Yard Hookah Lounge in Logan Heights. The move comes as part of a civil settlement that includes $1.3 million in penalties against the lounge's owner - marking the conclusion of a lengthy enforcement effort that has come under scrutiny for taking so long.

Just weeks after opening its long-awaited U.S. debut in National City to lines that haven't let up since day one, Tijuana’s Michelin-recognized Tacos El Franc is already preparing to unveil a second San Diego location - this time in the heart of the city.

Pacific Beach is about to get a dose of serious comfort food as Todo Pa’ La Cruda Mexican Restaurant prepares to soft open its third San Diego location.

One of the sharpest and most beloved voices in stand-up comedy today is headed to San Diego. Taylor Tomlinson, the rising superstar hailed by Rolling Stone as “conquering comedy” and named to TIME100 Next and Forbes 30 Under 30, will bring her smash-hit Save Me Tour to the San Diego Civic Theatre for three performances across two nights this August 8 & 9.

Just hours after a heated game in St. Louis that saw benches clear and tensions boil over, San Diego Padres All-Star third baseman Manny Machado has mysteriously deactivated his Instagram account, prompting a flurry of online speculation and raising questions about what might be happening behind the scenes with one of Major League Baseball's most prominent stars.

North County-born burger concept Farm To Smash is bringing its all-natural, health-conscious take on fast-casual dining to more of San Diego, with two new locations slated to open this year.

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 July 18-24, 2025.

One of San Diego's most thoughtful grocery concepts is growing again. Origins Grocer is set to open a second location later this year in South Park, bringing its signature zero-waste model and community-first mission to 30th Street.

Una Más on Adams, the long-anticipated Baja-San Diego fusion restaurant and bar, has quietly soft opened with limited hours and a scaled-down menu, marking the beginning of what many hope will become a vibrant new fixture in San Diego's University Heights/North Park dining corridor.

An East Coast ice cream favorite is making its way west, as Bruster's Real Ice Cream prepares to open its first San Diego location later this year.

Fathom Bistro, Bait and Tackle - the beloved waterfront beer bar and bait shop perched on San Diego’s Shelter Island Fishing Pier - has faced a wave of health department forced closures over the past month due to vermin issues.

After more than seven years of defining upscale nightlife and hosting countless celebrities in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, Oxford Social Club at the Pendry Hotel is preparing to close its doors for good.

San Diego's craft beer scene is about to welcome a promising new addition with deep local roots. Good Pressure Brewing, a new brewery and taproom slated to open in late 2025, is setting up shop in Allied Gardens, nestled between San Carlos and Del Cerro at the foot of Mission Trails Regional Park. The project is spearheaded by Erik Fowler, Executive Director of the San Diego Brewers Guild, alongside his wife, Shannon.

Urbane Café, the California-based fast-casual chain known for its hearth-baked focaccia sandwiches and wholesome salads, is preparing to open a new location within Midway Towne Center in Point Loma.

A buzzy new social networking app called Clockout is quietly gaining traction around San Diego. Marketed as a platform "only for the smart," Clockout promises curated access to private galas, brunches, and professional mixers, but only after applicants pass a concierge-reviewed vetting process. The app has become a lightning rod of attention across major U.S. cities, and it's now catching fire locally among upwardly mobile professionals seeking a more refined networking experience.

A visit to a San Diego- based In-N-Out Burger has gone viral - for reasons beyond the usual Double-Double cravings. According to a widely circulated post on a San Diego subreddit, at least two employees at the drive-thru of an area location were recently observed offering unsolicited Christian prayers and blessings to customers - prompting heated debate about religious expression, corporate boundaries, and what exactly constitutes appropriate customer service.

Ajisen Ramen, the international Japanese noodle chain that brought its signature tonkotsu ramen to San Diego in 2016, will permanently close its only local location later this week, marking the end of a nearly nine-year run in Kearny Mesa.

Beloved Bankers Hill mainstay, Parc Brasserie, is set to bring its refined French charm to North County San Diego's affluent community of Rancho Santa Fe.

North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre was packed wall to wall Saturday night as Incubus’ Performing Morning View In Its Entirety + The Hits tour rolled through Chula Vista on July 19, drawing a multigenerational crowd that filled the lawn, the seats, and the merch stands hours before showtime. Presented by Live Nation, the stop was a clear sell for nostalgia-minded fans and younger listeners discovering the band through the newly re-recorded Morning View XXIII era.

Breakers Café, Bar & Grill has officially opened its doors in San Diego’s North County city of Encinitas, bringing a unique blend of Hawaiian-style comfort food, vintage surf culture, and nostalgic community charm to the former site of Schooner Station Pizzeria.

A San Diego busker who called police "bullies" has won a federal free speech case, striking down an antiquated city ordinance that prohibited "vulgar or indecent" language in public.

One of San Diego's most anticipated art festivals returns to Liberty Station this summer, as the San Diego Foundation ArtWalk celebrates its 20th year from August 1 through 3. The weekend-long event will feature more than 175 artists from across the United States and Mexico, offering a vibrant showcase of paintings, sculpture, photography, glasswork, jewelry, and ceramics in an open-air, family-friendly setting.

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 July 11-17, 2025.

The owner of San Diego's The French Gourmet has released a video statement on social media directly addressing the mounting backlash over his property's sale to a high-rise developer and the financial turmoil now threatening the future of his nearly five-decade-old Pacific Beach institution.

East Village Asian Diner, the Encinitas eatery known for its Korean-inspired rice bowls and playful robot-themed decor, is preparing to close its doors for good after more than a decade of service. A sign recently appeared in the restaurant's front window reading: "Thank you Encinitas! Final Day August 31st."

Cheesecake Factory-owned Fox Restaurant Concepts is preparing to open the second San Diego County location of its popular all-day restaurant and bar, The Henry. The new outpost will debut July 23 at The Forum shopping center in Carlsbad.

After more than 90 years of serving handmade tortillas, rolled tacos, and burritos to generations of San Diegans, the family behind Las Cuatro Milpas has officially placed the property housing the iconic restaurant - and the adjacent lot - up for sale. The listing, posted this week, includes two contiguous parcels along Logan Avenue in Barrio Logan and is priced at $1,995,000.

The long-anticipated arrival of Mastro's Ocean Club has officially transformed the downtown San Diego dining scene. The luxury steakhouse and seafood concept opened its doors across from the bay on July 11, marking the brand's first San Diego location and tenth in California.

San Diego Police Officer Jacob Phipps is under intensifying public scrutiny following two viral incidents in downtown San Diego this past week, raising broader questions about his conduct and the department’s oversight. The scrutiny converges with a federal lawsuit in which he is named as the first defendant in the in-custody death of a man outside Star Bar in the Gaslamp earlier this year.

A beloved food truck known for tackling San Diego's so-called "bagel crisis," Mission Bagel is getting a permanent home in the space that last housed a branch of The Friendly in Pacific Beach.

Las Cuatro Milpas, one of San Diego's most iconic and long-standing Mexican restaurants, is once again making headlines - this time for financial trouble that will lead to a forced sale if nearly $200,000 in unpaid taxes are not paid in full.

Beloved San Diego birria specialist Mike’s Red Tacos is gearing up to open its third brick-and-mortar location, this time in the busy Scripps Mesa neighborhood of Mira Mesa. The new outpost will take over the former Tofu House space on Mira Mesa Boulevard, further expanding the reach of one of the city's fastest-growing taco concepts.

The team behind La Mesa’s popular Mamma Mia Market & Sicilian Deli is expanding their footprint - and their menu - with a new concept dedicated to authentic New York-style pizza. Set to open in the adjacent space formerly occupied by Carnitas Uruapan, the new pizzeria will be called Gino & Gianni’s Pizzeria by MammaMia and is expected to launch before the end of summer.

LEGOLAND California Resort is preparing for liftoff with a major new space-themed land set to debut in early 2026, marking one of the park's most ambitious expansions to date. Located in Carlsbad in North San Diego County, the beloved family destination will soon offer guests a cosmic adventure anchored by what park officials say will be the most technologically advanced attraction in LEGOLAND history.

San Diego's first dedicated non-alcoholic bar is finally opening its doors. After more than a year in development, Good News will host its soft opening on Park Boulevard in Hillcrest just in time for Pride Weekend.

San Diego's acclaimed Ciccia Osteria is expanding its presence in Barrio Logan with a new pizza-focused restaurant just three doors down from the original location.

As federal records shed light on the donors behind President Donald Trump's record-shattering 2025 inauguration, several major players from San Diego County - both tribal and corporate - emerge among the contributors, signaling a deeper regional investment in national politics.

An alarming trend has emerged across San Diego County: more than 300 restaurants have been shut down in the past year due to vermin-related violations, sending shockwaves through the region's food and hospitality industry. For many restaurant owners, it's not just about pest control - it’s about navigating a rapidly shifting landscape shaped by new laws, extreme weather, and a regulatory system that leaves little room for context.