San Diego Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey To Open Herb & Ranch Food Hall

July 23, 2019

The San Diego celebrity chef that once-upon-a-time built and sold his fabric-themed restaurant mini-empire is rapidly expanding once again. Chef Brian Malarkey, who is currently readying two restaurants to unveil in San Diego later this year, has announnced plans for Herb & Ranch - a multi-concept food hall set to open in Orange County, California.

San Diego's Paradise Point Resort & Spa To Become Jimmy Buffett-Themed Margaritaville Island Resort

July 22, 2019

San Diego's Paradise Point Resort & Spa will be rebranded into the first west coast location of the Jimmy Buffett-themed Margaritaville Island Resort.

The World's Largest Tiki Party Returns To San Diego | 19th Annual Tiki Oasis Offers Four Days Of Fun This August 7-11

July 21, 2019

The largest tiki convention in the world returns to San Diego this August 7-11. Tiki Oasis is a family-produced, five-day, Polynesian pop-lifestyle convention & party which takes place in America's Finest City each August, and is the only event of its kind on the West Coast.

Chef Accursio Lota To Take Over Cardamom Cafe In North Park For New Italian Eatery & Pasta Shop

July 20, 2019

After 11 years in business, San Diego bakery & breakfast favorite Cardamom Cafe will soon close its doors, but the space will quickly be filled by former Solare Executive Chef and one-time pasta world champion Accursio Lota, who will open a scratch-made Italian eatery and pasta shop in the North Park space.

Orange County's Nick's Restaurant To Open San Diego Location

July 19, 2019

Nick's Restaurant, an American steak and seafood eatery with 5 locations around California's Orange County, will open a location in San Diego's newly minted One Paseo development.

Harry's Coffee Shop Owner Purchasing The Venetian In Point Loma

July 17, 2019

After more than 50 years under the ownership of the same local family, Point Loma's The Venetian is in the process of being purchased by the team behind Harry's Coffee Shop in La Jolla.

Enter To Win 2 Three-Day Hang Loose Passes To KAABOO Del Mar | Annual Music, Comedy & Cultural Festival Returns To San Diego This September 13-15

July 14, 2019

KAABOO Del Mar will celebrate its fifth anniversary in San Diego this September 13-15, offering a signature recipe of world-class music, household names in comedy, contemporary art, gourmet cuisine and craft libations, plus personal indulgences and more all in one convenient location at the Del Mar Racetrack. We are raffling off 2 three-day HANG LOOSE passes for one lucky reader. Read on and be sure to enter for a chance to win.

The Village Kitchen To Shutter In Ocean Beach After More Than Three Decades With San Diego's Expanding City Tacos To Open In Its Place

July 8, 2019

A staple of Ocean Beach's Newport Avenue for more than three decades, The Village Kitchen has announced that it will shutter after service tomorrow, as the business has been sold to expanding San Diego chain of Mexican taquerias City Tacos.

Wonderland & Blue Water Seafood Owners Team Up For New Mexican Restaurant At Former Nati's Space In Ocean Beach

July 3, 2019

The San Diego’s restaurant group behind such popular restaurants as Wonderland Ocean Pub, OB Surf Lodge and The Local Eatery & Drinking Hole has teamed up with the brothers behind Blue Water Seafood for the opening of La Doña, a cantina-style Mexican restaurant opening at the Ocean Beach location where Nati's stood for more than 50 years.

Los Angeles Breakfast Phenom Eggslut To Open In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

July 2, 2019

Uber-popular Los Angeles-based morning restaurant sensation Eggslut has plans in place to open a location in downtown San Diego, set to install within a portion of the renovated space last occupied by Dick's Last Resort.

Careered San Diego Pastry Chef Launches Brand Of Cannabis-Infused Desserts

July 1, 2019 

A seasoned San Diego pastry master is now applying her expertise in the burgeoning cannabis industry with the launch of Kaneh Co., a gourmet marijuana-infused line of edible desserts now available in California dispensaries.

Thorn Brewing Company To Open Mission Hills Tasting Room

June 29, 2019

San Diego's Thorn Brewing has targeted the Mission Hills neighborhood for the company's 3rd area location, anticipated to open next month.

Betty's Pie Whole Saloon To Relocate In Encinitas

June 28, 2019

A North County San Diego destination for delicious savory and sweet pies, Betty's Pie Whole Saloon has closed its location at Sunshine Gardens Nursery in Encinitas and will join forces with nearby sister bakery Elizabethan Desserts starting today.

San Diego's Coin-Op Gameroom Heading To Temecula & Possibly Opening New Concept In Former Tilted Kilt Space In East Village

June 27, 2019

We've received word that San Diego-born Coin-Op Game Room will bring the 5th location of its nostalgia-fueled arcade gastropub chain to Old Town Temecula, with ownership also rumored to be looking at the Petco Park-adjacent former Tilted Kilt space in downtown's East Village for the possible opening of a new concept.