North Park Hawaiian Spot Chris' Ono Grinds To Open Location Inside San Diego's Liberty Public Market

August 5, 2019

North Park's popular destination for Hawaiian comfort food, Chris' Ono Grinds Island Grill will soon launch a second area outpost inside Liberty Public Market.

A New Classic American Sports Bar Unveils At Viejas Casino And Resort In San Diego's East County

August 5, 2019

Viejas Casino and Resort in San Diego's East County has unveiled its newest dining option, Baron Long Bar & Grill, a lively sports bar and grill offering American classics, craft beer and cocktails.

The U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge & Dimensional Art Exposition Returns To San Diego From Saturday, August 31 - Monday, September 2

August 4, 2019

Hailed as one of the best Labor Day events in the country, the U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Exposition returns to San Diego’s downtown waterfront for three days of sun, family-fun and spectacular scenery from Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2.

Team Behind Ambrogio15 To Open Semola Artisan Express Pasta In Little Italy

August 3, 2019

The team behind Ambrogio15, which currently has two locations in San Diego with a third on its way, will soon open a new fast-casual, scratch-made pasta concept called Semola Artisan Express Pasta, taking over the space currently occupied by Roast Meat & Sandwich Shop within the Little Italy Food Hall this fall.

San Diego Margarita Fest To Return To Downtown's Waterfront On August 17 With Live Performance By Everclear | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

August 3, 2019

A festival centered around margaritas, spirits, local food and upbeat live music is taking over downtown San Diego's Waterfront Park on Saturday, August 17, offering a fun lineup of local and national concert acts including headliner Everclear, a sold-out cornhole tournament with cash payouts, and a showcase stage featuring salsa dancing, a tequila competition, cooking demonstrations, interactive experiences and more. Use promo code SDVILLE to save on passes and enter to win VIP tickets to the San Diego Margarita Fest!

Little Italy's Born & Raised Steakhouse Is Being Sued By A California Animal Protection Group Over Serving Illegal Foie Gras

August 2, 2019

California non-profit Animal Protection and Rescue League (APRL) has filed a lawsuit against San Diego's popular Little Italy steakhouse Born and Raised for violating a state animal cruelty law after the restaurant refused to stop selling foie gras, which is the enlarged liver from force-fed ducks and is illegal in California under a law APRL helped pass.

Los Angeles-Based Song Hak Korean BBQ To Open San Diego Location

August 2, 2019

A new Korean BBQ restaurant based out of Los Angeles will soon open a location in the space currently occupied by Josun Korean BBQ on San Diego's Convoy Street. Song Hak is set to unveil later this year, specializing in the Korean delicacy of grilled beef intestines.

An Expanding Crafts & Cocktails Bar Concept Is Coming To San Diego | Upstairs Circus To Open North Park Location

August 1, 2019

Do-it-yourself crafts and cocktails will converge when expanding Denver-based, Parisian circus-themed bar concept Upstairs Circus opens its first California location in San Diego's North Park later this year.

After Nearly Two Decades Serving San Diego, Pampas Argentine Grill Has Shuttered

July 31, 2019

For nearly two decades, Pampas Argentine Grill has been serving San Diego a menu of authentic Argentinian cuisine, but the longtime area restaurant announced today that it has ceased operations.

The Cheesecake Factory To Take Over Ownership Of San Diego's North Italia, Blanco's Tacos, Flower Child & Incoming The Henry

July 31, 2019

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated announced today it has entered into a nearly $400 Million deal to purchase Arizona-based Fox Restaurant Concepts, which operates multiple restaurants in the San Diego area, including two locations of North Italia, Blanco's Tacos & Tequila in Mission Valley, Flower Child in Del Mar, and an incoming outpost of The Henry all-day restaurant in Coronado.

Longtime Little Italy Restaurateur To Open Siamo Napoli In San Diego's North Park

July 31, 2019

A longtime San Diego restaurateur with ties to numerous Little Italy eateries, including popular Civico 1845, has taken over the North Park space last occupied by Il Postino and will open Siamo Napoli - a full-service Southern Italian-inspired bar and restaurant.

Highly-Hyped El Jardin Closes In San Diego's Liberty Station For Concept Revamp Without Founding Chef

July 30, 2019

Despite a public relations-fueled hype campaign that included a glowing New York Time's review, a James Beard nod, and Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand recognition, El Jardin will suddenly shutter in San Diego's Liberty Station tonight after only a little over a year in business, aiming to revamp and reopen next month as a more traditional, casual Mexican restaurant.

The Guy Fieri Road Map Of San Diego | All The Local Spots Featured on 'Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives' & What Was Eaten Along The Way

July 30, 2019

Food Network star Guy Fieri is known for making family restaurants overnight sensations through the popularity of his Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives television show, and the polarizing culinary personality is no stranger to America's Finest City. Here is a road map of the 12 spots Guy has visited in San Diego over the years and what he's eaten along the way.