San Diego Restaurant Pioneer Matt Gordon Announces Impending Closure Of Urban Solace in North Park And Solace & The Moonlight Lounge In Encinitas

March 12, 2019

One of the pioneers behind the evolution of San Diego's dining scene, Matt Gordon has announced that he will be closing both of his restaurants - Urban Solace in North Park and Solace & The Moonlight Lounge in Encinitas. Urban Solace Catering will remain in business.

Panda Restaurant Group To Bring Panda Inn Back To San Diego

March 12, 2019

From the parent company behind Chinese fast-casual empire Panda Express, Panda Inn Mandarin Cuisine is returning to San Diego after shuttering its decades-old downtown location in 2017.

San Diego's Oldest Restaurant Has Closed

March 11, 2019

Yesterday was the last round of service for San Diego's oldest restaurant, Pekin Cafe Chop Suey, which has been a fixture on University Avenue in North Park for almost 90 years.

Regional-Focused Wine & Beer Bar Opens In San Diego | Continental Bistro Unveils In Old Town

March 10, 2019

Now open in the space that last housed Shawn's On Congress adjacent to Old Town's Red Spade Theater is Continental Bistro - a mostly al fresco craft wine and beer bar.

San Diego-Based Chef's Roll To Host 2nd Annual Beefsteak Beer & Beef Smorgasbord On March 21

March 9, 2019

San Diego based Chef's Roll - a global culinary community of professional chefs and other industry insiders - will host its second annual Beefsteak at Fireside by The Patio in Liberty Station on Thursday, March 21, from 5:30-9:30pm. The all-inclusive beef & beer event gives attendees the chance to chow down on 6 cuts of Brandt beef, all cooked on live fire by some of San Diego’s top chefs.

Reckless Brewing Announces Impending Closure After Online Onslaught

March 8, 2019

After Reckless Brewing Company published a tone-deaf social media post announcing that it would be changing the name of its "Sultry Black" lager to "Black Lagers Matter," they received an online backlash of epic proportion, so much so that the San Diego craft brewery has decided to close up shop after nearly 8 years in business.

San Diego's The Patio Group To Open Rock N' Roll Style Himmelberg’s In East Village On March 25

March 7, 2019

Previously Harvest by The Patio, Himmelberg’s is a rock n’ roll style eatery which aims to celebrate the nostalgia of simpler times and the life of a late, beloved friend of The Patio Group. The new bi-level East Village bar and restaurant is expected to open on Monday, March 25.

Louisianna Purchase Grand Opens In North Park On March 14

March 6, 2019

Unveiling next week in San Diego's North Park community is Louisiana Purchase, a New Orleans-themed restaurant and cocktail bar from the team behind Park 101 in Carlsbad, Miss B's Coconut Club in Mission Beach and WhipHand American Brasserie in the East Village.

Tijuana's 25+ Year Old El Tío Pepe Rolls Out San Diego-Based Food Truck

March 5, 2019

El Tío Pepe, a Mexican eatery known for its smothered carnitas sandwiches with three locations in Baja California, has launched a food truck in San Diego.

Michelin To Release California Guide | Could San Diego Finally Get A Star?

March 5, 2019 

Expected to be released by this summer, Michelin, the French tire company whose star ratings are considered among the highest honors a restaurant can receive, will release a California guide that will include San Diego. Visit California, the state's tourism authority, allegedly paid Michelin $600,000 to get the guide published.

Food Network Star Guy Fieri Spotted Filming In San Diego

Guy Fieri with Hodad’s third-generation owner Shane Hardin
Photo taken on March 4, 2019 by Jim Grant

March 4, 2019

Food Network personality Guy Fieri - best known for his hit television program Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - was spotted filming in San Diego today!

Sabor Latino Food, Beer & Wine Festival Returns On March 16 As Part Of San Diego's 26th Annual Latino Film Fest | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

March 3, 2019

A highlight of the 26th annual Latino Film Festival is the Sabor Latino Food, Beer & Wine Festival on Saturday, March 16, taking place outside the AMC 18 Theater at River Plaza in Fashion Valley Mall! Get ready to enjoy unlimited samples of Latin & Mexican cuisine from some of San Diego and Baja's top chefs paired with the finest breweries, wineries and distilled spirits from both sides of the border. There will also be riveting live entertainment and performances at this all-inclusive event. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend and offering promo code SDVILLE to save $5 per ticket!

Escondido's Baltimore Snowball Frozen Treat Concept To Expand To La Jolla

March 4, 2019

The team behind Escondido's Baltimore Snowball frozen dessert stand are opening a new location in La Jolla, moving into The International Shops marketplace later this year.

San Diego's First Bikini Bar Now Open | Brews & Babes Unveils In La Mesa

March 3, 2019

Billed as "San Diego's first and only bikini bar," Brews & Babes is now open in the space that last housed The Rook in family-friendly La Mesa.