Callie California-Mediterranean Restaurant To Open In Former Bottega Americano Space In San Diego's East Village

August 9, 2019

We reported last year that Celebrity Chef Daniel Boulud's longtime protégé Chef Travis Swikard had returned from New York City to his hometown of San Diego to open a Meditteranean-inspired, California-driven restaurant. It has been confirmed that Chef Swikard is partnering with San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group, a return to a company he worked for more than a decade prior, to open Callie restaurant in the 6,500-square-foot East Village space that last housed Bottega Americano.

San Diego's AleSmith Brewing To Unveil In-House Cheese Program | CheeseSmith Artisan Creamery To Grand Open On August 10

August 8, 2019

This weekend, iconic San Diego craft brewery Alesmith Brewing will unveil its in-house cheese brand, CheeseSmith Artisan Creamery, as part of the company's 24th anniversary celebration.

Downtown San Diego's Marina Kitchen Releases Barrel Age Whiskey Made From Honey Sourced From Rooftop Beehinves

August 7, 2019

Marina Kitchen, located inside downtown's Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, has released a honey-infused, barrel-aged whiskey made from fresh, liquefied honey sourced from its very own rooftop beehives.

Popular Local Bakery Babycakes Announces Return To San Diego's Hillcrest

August 7, 2019

After a 10 year tenure as a Hillcrest hotspot for delicious baked goods and Sunday Funday parties, Babycakes relocated last year to San Diego's Paradise Hills neighborhood, but the company will return to its home neighborhood after securing a lease at the former Pinkberry on the corner of 4th & Robinson.

Former MLB All-Star Sues OB Noodle House Owner Over Alleged Skrewball Whiskey Deal

August 7, 2019

Former Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher David Wells has filed a lawsuit against the founder of San Diego's popular OB Noodle House for allegations that include breach of contract. The purported hand-shake deal was to include equity ownership in the Ocean Beach-based company behind Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey.

La Jolla's 42-Year-Old Mandarin House Closed After Kitchen Fire

August 7, 2019

A fire broke out yesterday morning at the 42-year-old Mandarin House in La Jolla, resulting in the Chinese restaurant to close down for up to two months to remedy the damage. 

U.S. Presidential Hopeful Senator Bernie Sanders Shoots Hoops At San Diego Barcade

August 6, 2019

During Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders recent visit to America's Finest City, the Vermont senator took some time to get a little basketball in at downtown San Diego's Coin-Op Gameroom.

Daphne's & Slater's 50/50 Owners To Bring Chicago Deep Dish Pizza To San Diego

August 6, 2019

The Los Angeles-based hospitality group that owns Slater's 50/50 and Daphne's California Greek will soon convert all Project Pie restaurant locations, including three in San Diego, into outposts of Patxi's Pizza - a full-service, Chicago-style deep-dish pizza concept.

Spoiled Vegans Cafe Bringing Plant-Based Brunch To San Diego's East Village

August 6, 2019

A plant-based eatery is testing the waters in San Diego's East Village. Spoiled Vegans Cafe is currently operating a weekend pop-up with plans for a permanent outpost to open later this year.

San Diego's Social Syndicate Hospitality Company To Take Over Rosie O'Grady's In Normal Heights & Open Monarch Ocean Pub In Del Mar Plaza

August 6, 2019

In addition to developing a new Mexican restaurant concept at the longtime Nati's Mexican space in Ocean Beach, San Diego-based hospitality company Social Syndicate (Wonderland Ocean Pub, The Local Pacific Beach, The Local, OB Surf Lodge, The Rabbit Hole and Bootlegger) will soon take over operations at Normal Heights' Rosie O'Grady's. The local restaurant group is also in the process of opening the 5,600 square-foot indoor and outdoor Monarch Ocean Pub atop Del Mar Plaza.

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.