Whistling Duck Tavern Nearly Ready To Land In Hillcrest

January 27, 2017

Whistling Duck Tavern is nearly ready to open its doors at the more than 3,000 square foot indoor/outdoor space at 1040 University Avenue within The Hub retail district in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood. Set for a soft opening as early as this weekend, the new bar and restaurant is from one of the co-owners of Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon and will offer an Asian-fusion menu centered around housemade noodles, 24 taps of craft beer, and a curated list of wine and sake.

Dunedin North Park Expands New Zealand-Inspired Menu With Weekend Brunch

January 27, 2017

New Zealand-inspired Dunedin North Park, part of the local Kiwi-family of restaurants - Queenstown Public House, Raglan Public House, Bare Back Grill, and soon-to-open Arbor - has just added a weekend brunch menu in addition to its current popular lunch and dinner selections, offering comfort food-centric dishes every Saturday and Sunday.

Cohn Restaurant Group To Install BO-Beau Incarnation & Upscale Taco Shop In Hillcrest

January 26, 2017

The Cohn Restaurant Group is whittling down its concepts. The hospitality group's former 100 Wines space at 1027 University Avenue in Hillcrest will soon become BO-beau Kitchen + Caché, a dual concept that will include a fourth location of CRG's California-French restaurant with a backroom speakeasy and a nextdoor upscale taco shop called Libertad Tacos a la Brasa that will be implanted into the recently-acquired adjacent space.

Eclipse Chocolate Founder Will Gustwiller To Compete On Food Network's Guy’s Grocery Games

January 26, 2017

Eclipse Chocolate founder and chocolatier Will Gustwiller of San Diego will appear as a contestant on the competitive Food Network television program Guy’s Grocery Games in a special "Guy’s Chocolate Games" episode airing on February 12 at 8pm. The owner of the South Park chocolate shop and bistro filmed the episode in Santa Rosa in November 2016, but has remained silent about show details and outcomes.

Apple Tree Market Returns To Ocean Beach This March

January 26, 2017

Apple Tree Market was Ocean Beach's sole full time grocery store from 1989 until it was ousted from its space at 4949 Santa Monica Avenue in late 2012 to allow for the opening of a CVS Pharmacy. Owner Saad Hirmez and family have been searching vigilantly working to reopen and are currently finishing a $1.5 million renovation of the former Bank of America building at 4976 Newport Avenue for an anticipated March return.

BLVD Noodles Set To Open On January 27 | La Mesa Resident Goes In Big Hoping To Improve His Village

January 25, 2017

La Mesa resident Aaron Dean has a vision for the future of his neighborhood. In addition to a massive 25,000-square-foot brewery, restaurant, distillery and entertainment venue called Depot Springs Beer Company, Dean has four projects in development in the village of La Mesa - recently opened Sheldon's Service Station, BLVD Yogurt, an apartment building with a Surf Rider Pizza Cafe & Bakery in partnership with The Patio Group, and BLVD Noodles, an Asian fusion restaurant and craft beer garden set to grand open on Friday, January 27.

UPDATE: Instagram Sensation Slapfish To Open 5 San Diego Locations

January 24, 2017

We recently broke the news that Southern California seafood sensation Slapfish is moving into San Diego in 2017, but we now know that the company plans to open at least 5 locations in America's Finest City in the coming years, with at least one expected to premiere by this summer.

Convoy's Wa Dining Okan Owner To Open New Location At Former Izakaya Kanpai Space | Okan Diner Is Coming Soon

January 24, 2017

The former Izakaya Kanpai space at 5430 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard will soon become Okan Diner, a more casual outpost from Daisuke Yamashita and Ken Nakamura who also own nearby Wa Dining Okan in the Convoy District and Robataya Otan in Kearny Mesa. In addition to traditional Japanese dishes, the eatery will specialize in noodles and kettle rice.

Jinya Ramen Bar To Become Menyu Ramen Taphouse

January 24, 2017

Pacific Beach's Jinya Ramen Bar, a Los Angeles-based Japanese eatery that opened at 825 Garnet Avenue in Fall 2015, has essentially closed for business as of today, but don't worry as the owners remain the same and will reopen the restaurant as Menyu Ramen Taphouse this Thursday, January 26, featuring a similar-yet-expanded menu with 10-hour, no-MSG tonkotsu ramen, as well as appetizers, vegan options, sake, and more than 20 beers on tap.

Former Mamma Teresa Owner To Open Downtown San Diego Eatery | Allure Restaurant Space To Become Italia Mia - A Taste Of Italy

January 24, 2017

The former Allure restaurant space at 825 4th Avenue in downtown San Diego has been scooped up by Teresa Buccolo, chef and owner of the now-defunct Mamma Teresa Ristorante Italiano in Poway, who will open Italia Mia - A Taste Of Italy in early February.

Better Buzz Coffee To Open Central Pacific Beach Location With Cafe & Drive Thru

January 23, 2017

Better Buzz Coffee will open its 7th San Diego outpost and 2nd Pacific Beach branch at 1186 Garnet Avenue in the heart of the beachside neighborhood. The popular local craft coffee roaster, who will celebrate its 10 year anniversary this year, will offer a variety of coffee concoctions, as well as food & smoothie options, a drive thru and an outdoor patio.

La Jolla's UTC Area To Become San Diego's Next Dining Destination In 2017 | Exciting New Dining & Drinking Spots Are Coming

January 23, 2017

With the rise of online shopping, malls are moving from retail towards dining as a way to draw patrons, and Shake Shack and Red O are just the beginning of what's in store for San Diego's UTC area of La Jolla. Also planned to be installed as part of Westfield UTC's more than half-billion dollar renovation is a new Great Maple, True Food Kitchen, Javier's Finest Food of Mexico, The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar, Din Tai Fung Dumpling House, the New Zealand-inspired Arbor, South African steakhouse Smokeyard BBQ and Chop House, and Raised By Wolves - a cocktail lounge by San Diego's CH Projects (Craft & Commerce, Ironside Fish & Oyster, Soda & Swine).

San Diego's Top 12 Super Bowl Specials For Sunday, February 5

January 23, 2017

The New England Patriots face off against the Atlanta Falcons at Super Bowl LI (51) on Sunday, February 5, and San Diego bars and restaurants are gearing up for the Big Game! We have checked around town and have the top 12 San Diego Super Bowl destinations to celebrate the largest sporting event of 2017.

Concept Two Seven Eight Makes Its Home At Former Tractor Room Space In Hillcrest

January 21, 2017

Hash House A Go Go's original sister restaurant Tractor Room was a pioneer of craft cocktails in San Diego for a decade before closing in the summer of 2016. The space at 3687 Fifth Avenue in Hillcrest is now home to Concept Two Seven Eight, a modern American eatery and craft cocktail bar led by an experienced team.