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San Diego's Venissimo Cheese Changes Hands After 21 Years, Welcomes New Owner From Within

After more than two decades at the helm of one of San Diego’s most beloved culinary institutions, the founders of Venissimo Cheese are passing the torch.

San Diego-based sports bar and wing favorite Dirty Birds is expanding again - this time heading to North County with a new location set to open on the ground floor of the incoming Alta O’Side apartment community at in Oceanside.

Smash and Stack, the buzzy smashburger concept that made a name for itself slinging burgers from a lot in Bonita under the watchful gaze of a towering pink alien sign, is getting a permanent home. The food truck-turned-phenomenon is set to open its first brick-and-mortar location in Pacific Beach, taking over the former Paraná Empanadas space on Garnet Avenue.

San Diego's University Heights is about to get a flavorful slice of the East Coast as Sonny’s, a Brooklyn-inspired pizzeria from the team behind Madison on Park and Madi, officially opens its doors on May 7.

May is blooming with excitement across San Diego County! As the days grow longer and warmer, the region bursts into life with vibrant festivals, bayfront concerts, mouthwatering food festival, and world-class theater performances. Here is the ultimate list of all the fun & delicious happenings taking place in May 2025.

After nearly a decade of serving fresh, creative seafood near San Diego State University, The Fish Pit is temporarily closing its doors. Owner and sushi chef Zach Stofferahn is heading out of state for a few months to help friends open new restaurant ventures, but before he departs, he’s offering loyal customers a special farewell treat - anyone who mentions SanDiegoVille during their visit this weekend will receive a $50 meal deal at a North Park pop-up.

San Diego’s seafood ambassador and beloved fishmonger, Tommy Gomes, is back on the Outdoor Channel for the highly anticipated Season Five of The Fishmonger, premiering May 5, 2025.

In San Diego, where surf culture, military tradition, and progressive politics often collide, a new force has been reshaping the region's religious and cultural landscape: Awaken Church. Founded by Australian-born pastors Jurgen and Leanne Matthesius, the evangelical megachurch has rapidly expanded from a single campus to a network of locations across San Diego and beyond, weaving together prosperity gospel theology, political activism, and spiritual warfare messaging. As Awaken grows - with its newest outpost in Coronado - it has become both a beacon for thousands of worshippers and a lightning rod for controversy in communities long accustomed to a more secular civic identity.

Discover the heartwarming story of Matt LaChappa, a San Diego Padres draft pick who’s been on a paid contract for over 30 years without playing a game, in an extraordinary tale of compassion sure to inspire.

One of San Diego's most beloved culinary fundraisers is back to usher in summer. The 34th annual Mama’s Day will return to the Hilton San Diego Bayfront on Friday, June 6, offering guests the chance to sample some of the region’s finest food and drink - all while supporting a life-saving mission.

The iconic two-story, New Orleans-style building that once housed one of North Park's most beloved restaurants, Urban Solace, will soon welcome a new chapter in its storied history. Bacari, a celebrated Los Angeles-based restaurant group inspired by the traditional wine bars of Venice, Italy, has announced it will open its first location outside of LA on 30th Street.

An alarming new scam is targeting San Diego and other California casino patrons through fake advertisements on Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms.

San Diego's East Village is set to become a foodie's paradise this May as the Taste of East Village returns for two flavorful evenings of food, drink, and community. Taking place on Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22, this culinary crawl invites ticket holders to sample bites and beverages from over 30 of the neighborhood's most popular eateries, bars, and cafés, and promo code SDVILLE saves on tickets.

Here 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 April 18-24, 2025.

Since April 23, 2025, Downtown San Diego has become a showcase of luxury yachting with the arrival of not one, but two remarkable vessels: the 87-meter superyacht Lonian and its 66-meter support catamaran Hodor, known as the world’s largest floating toy box.

A major milestone in the ongoing revitalization of San Diego's historic Hotel del Coronado has arrived - reservations are now open for the highly anticipated Nobu restaurant, which officially debuts this May.

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s revolutionary musical HAMILTON returns to San Diego this May, and with it comes a golden opportunity for theater fans: $10 tickets through the popular #Ham4Ham digital lottery.

San Diego-founded fast-food giant Jack in the Box Inc. has announced a sweeping corporate restructuring plan that includes the closure of up to 200 underperforming restaurants across the country, including potentially some in San Diego County.