Upper East Bar Raises The Rooftop At Downtown's Hotel Solamar In San Diego's East Village

May 17, 2017

Nestled atop Hotel Solamar and high above San Diego’s downtown, Upper East Bar (previously LoungeSix) is the reimagined rooftop lounge companion to Jsix, grand opening on May 26 with a new menu of creative cocktails and entertaining eats from Executive Chef Anthony Sinsay.

Bivouac Ciderworks To Open North Park Tasting Room & Restaurant

May 16, 2017

A cider brewery & gastropub inspired by the minimalist explorer is heading to North Park's 30th Street this summer. Bivouac Ciderworks will soon offer San Diego a stylishly designed 2,500 square-foot indoor/outdoor space to enjoy house brewed ciders, local craft beer, fine wine, a curated list of brandy, and a West Coast fueled food menu.

Former Coronado Brewing Brewmaster To Launch Mexican-Inspired SouthNorte

May 16, 2017

Longtime Coronado Brewing Company head brewer Ryan Brooks will soon unveil SouthNorte Beer Company, an American brewery that blends the rustic flair of Mexico with the art of San Diego craft brewing - backed by Coronado Brewing co-founders Rick & Ron Chapman.

Lola 55 To Bring Ingredient-Driven Tacos To San Diego's East Village

May 15, 2017

Set to debut within the new mixed-use commercial & residential building on the corner of 13th & F in San Diego's East Village is Lola 55 - an ingredient driven taco shop and Mexican eatery anticipated to open Winter 2018.

Golden Road Brewing Co-Founder Purchases Downtown's The Beer Company Space For New Brewpub Restaurant

March 15, 2017

Golden Road Brewing Co-Founder Tony Yanow has been on a bar buying spree in Los Angeles to start 2017 and now his company Artisanal Brewers Collective is in the process of taking over the space currently occupied by The Beer Company at 602 Broadway in downtown San Diego for a new brewpub.

Cohn Restaurant Group To Unveil BO-Beau Kitchen + Caché & 100% For-Charity Libertad Tacos On May 18 | Get Your First Look & Check Out The Menus

May 14, 2017

Earlier this year we broke the news that San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group was revamping its former 100 Wines space in Hillcrest into the 4th incarnation of its French-bisto BO-beau concept and taking over the neighboring space for the city's first 100% for-charity eatery - Libertad Tacos a la Brasa - and a Parisian speakeasy cocktail lounge - Caché. We are excited to report that all three concepts will open on May 18!

Sushi Diner To Open Second San Diego Location

May 14, 2017

Popular Claremont Mesa Japanese restaurant Sushi Diner will open its second San Diego location at 10330 Friars Road in San Diego's Grantville area within the space that currently houses Sushi Bar Kazumi.

Whisknladle Crew To Open Gravity Heights Brewery & Restaurant In San Diego's Sorrento Valley

May 13, 2017

Whisknladle Hospitality, the crew behind San Diego's Prepkitchen, Catania & Whisknladle restaurants have obtained the 7,000 square foot building at 9920 Pacific Heights Boulevard in Sorrento Valley for the opening of Gravity Heights, a brewery, outdoor beer garden and restaurant which are set to debut sometime in 2018.

North Park's Tacos Perla Space To Become 4th Location Of The Taco Stand

May 13, 2017

Popular San Diego taqueria The Taco Stand will soon take over the 750 square-foot space currently occupied by Tacos Perla at 3000 Upas Street on the base floor of The North Parker building for the opening of its 4th outpost.

Chef Daniel Barron Out At Hillcrest's Bull & Grain

May 12, 2017

Last month, Daniel Barron quietly was let go from his position as Executive Chef of Hillcrest's Bull & Grain restaurant, which opened late last summer, and the talented local chef is currently looking for his next suitor.

Eating Champion Joey Chestnut To Compete In Ice Cream Sandwich Eating Competition In San Diego

May 12, 2017

Number-one-ranked competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut, known for his annual 4th of July hot-dog consumption, will make his way to San Diego to compete at the first-ever Baked Bear World Ice-Cream Sandwich Eating Championship, which will take place on Sunday June 4, at 1pm at Park at the Park in Petco Park before the San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies game.

San Diego Culinary Elite Join Forces To Benefit Chef Celebration On May 31

May 11, 2017

Nine highly celebrated San Diego chefs will join forces on Wednesday, May 31 at The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla for a four-course dinner to benefit local non-profit Chef Celebration, which raises money for an annual seminar scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America Greystone for aspiring chefs.

Seasoned Industry Professionals To Open NYC-Inspired Cocktail Lounge In Downtown San Diego | Queensborough To Open In Former Maloney's Space This Summer

May 11, 2017

San Diego industry pros have joined forces for the launch of Queensborough Cocktail Lounge, a Prohibition-era, New York City-inspired bi-level bar and eatery taking over the former Maloney's Tavern space at 777 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp for a mid-summer opening.