The Flower Fields In Carlsbad Announces New Butterfly Encounter Exhibit For 2025 Season

San Diego's The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is set to return for another spectacular season, officially opening on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This annual springtime attraction spans 55 acres, bursting with vibrant Giant Tecolote Ranunculus and offering a variety of immersive experiences, including a brand new Butterfly Encounter exhibit.

Celebrity Chef Claudette Zepeda Unveils Leu Leu Restaurant & Lounge in San Diego’s Leucadia

San Diego's own Claudette Zepeda, known for her appearances on Top Chef and Iron Chef, has officially opened Leu Leu, a cozy lounge and globally inspired restaurant housed in a 1930s bungalow on Highway 101 in Leucadia.

Popular California Coffee Chain Tierra Mia To Open First San Diego Location

Tierra Mia Coffee Company, a popular specialty coffee chain known for its Latin-inspired brews and house-made pastries, is preparing to open its first San Diego County location.

Romanissimo Brings Traditional Italian Cuisine To San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter has welcomed a new addition to its dining scene with the opening of Romanissimo Cucina Italiana, a restaurant specializing in authentic Roman cuisine. The new concept replaces Saltwater Seafood & Steak, which closed earlier this year after nearly five years in business.

Catcher's Fish House Bringing Cajun & Southern Cuisine To Downtown San Diego

Catchers Fish House, a seafood restaurant known for its Cajun and Southern-style cuisine, is preparing to open a location in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, which will also house a private, members-only lounge dubbed Purple Spades. 

The Ozempic Effect: How Weight Loss Drugs Could Reshape San Diego’s Restaurant Scene

San Diego's culinary community has survived trends, economic downturns, and even a global pandemic. But the latest existential threat to the industry isn't a labor shortage or rising rent - it's a tiny injectable pen filled with semaglutide. Ozempic, the diabetes drug-turned-weight loss phenomenon, has become the biggest disruptor to how Americans eat, and San Diego restaurateurs are starting to feel the pinch.

Allegations Of Discrimination Emerge Against Southern California Music Venue

A long-standing Southern California music venue is facing allegations of discriminatory behavior after a viral social media post accused the establishment of mistreating Black patrons during a Valentine's Day event.

Crack Taco Shop Bringing Famous "Cardiff Crack" To San Diego's North County City Of Encinitas

Popular San Diego taqueria, Crack Taco Shop, known for its signature "Cardiff Crack" tri-tip, is opening a new location in the Leucadia area of Encinitas, marking its third outpost in the region. 

San Diego's ShamRock St. Paddy's Day Street Festival Returns On March 15

San Diego ShamRock St. Paddy's Day Festival returns to the streets of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter on March 15 during St. Patrick's Day weekend, featuring a jam-packed lineup of musical performances across several stages. In addition to offering promo code SDVILLE for top savings on tickets, we are also giving away 2 VIP passes. 

San Diego Reader Ceases Print Operations After More Than Five Decades As Top Alternative News Source

The San Diego Reader, a prominent alternative press publication, has ceased its print operations after a 52-year run, concluding with its final print edition on February 13, 2025.

"Top Chef" Winner Bringing Laya Middle Eastern-Meets-California Restaurant To San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

Following the launch of its first location in Hollywood, Laya restaurant is preparing to introduce its fusion of Middle Eastern and California cuisine to San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter with a menu crafted by a "Top Chef" winner.

Extremely Rare Deep-Sea Pacific Footballfish Washes Ashore In San Diego

An extremely rare Pacific footballfish, a deep-sea anglerfish known for its eerie appearance and bioluminescent lure typically found at depths of 1,000 to 3,300 feet, washed up on a San Diego beach earlier this week.

After Nearly Two Decades In Business, Cabo Cantina Ending Run In San Diego's Pacific Beach

A longtime fixture of San Diego’s beach party scene, Cabo Cantina will soon close its Pacific Beach location after nearly 20 years in business.