Slater’s 50/50 Founder To Introduce Two New Restaurant Concepts To La Jolla’s UTC Area This Month

November 1, 2019

The creator of Slater's 50/50 will debut two new fast-casual concepts side-by-side in the University City area of La Jolla later this month. Spitfire Tacos will feature unique inauthentic taco options like pastrami and Kalbi pork belly while Head Lettuce will offer healthy salads and bowls. Both restaurants will be completely cash-free, instead utilizing order kiosks for credit and debit purchases.

StreetCar Merchants Owner Takes Over Long Dormant Former RA Sushi Space In Downtown San Diego For New Concept

October 31, 2019

The team behind North Park's StreetCar Merchants Of Fried Chicken, Suckerfree Southern Plates & Bar in San Diego's Gaslamp, and incoming ShotCaller fast casual eatery has taken over the long dormant downtown space last occupied by RA Sushi for an entirely new concept.

Trust Restaurant Group No Longer Involved In Operations At University Heights' Small Bar

October 30, 2019

This past February, news broke that University Heights' decade-old Small Bar was partnering with San Diego's rapidly expanding Trust Restaurant Group to completely overhaul the bar and restaurant, including revising the food menu, adding a list of craft cocktail, and renovating the interior and exterior of the space. After only 8 months together, the partnership has ended.

Grind House Pulls Out Of San Diego's Historic Barrio Logan

October 30, 2019

After launching in Chula Vista in early 2017, Grind House opened a second San Diego location in April of this year in Barrio Logan, offering an all-day menu of coffee, craft beer, wine, and food. Less than 6 months since opening, the owners of Grind House have decided to permanently shutter the Barrio Logan location.

San Diego's Sicilian Thing Pizza To Change Hands In North Park

October 29, 2019

North Park's 12-year-old Sicilian Thing Pizza has been sold to an experienced local chef who plans on continuing to operate the pizzeria as-is but with the addition of more Italian-style menu items.

San Diego's The Lost Abbey To Open New Tasting Room The Sanctuary This Week In San Marcos

October 29, 2019

Popular San Diego craft brewery, The Lost Abbey, is expanding its presence in its home neighborhood of San Marcos with the opening of The Sanctuary, a 2,200 square-foot tasting room debuting this week in North County's San Elijo community.

La Catrina Tapas & Cantina Ends Run In North Park After Less Than A Year In Business

October 28, 2019

A sign on the door reads "Closed for remodeling", but La Catrina Tapas & Cantina has been shuttered since earlier this month, their phone is disconnected, and word on the street is the Baja-style bar & restaurant in partnership with the owner of City Tacos will not be reopening.

Get Your First Look At Brian Malarkey's Herb & Sea Before It Opens In Encinitas On November 4

October 28, 2019

Fresh off the opening of his boujie downtown San Diego Asian-fusion restaurant, local celebrity chef Brian Malarkey is almost ready to unveil Herb & Sea in downtown Encinitas, with the modern seafood restaurant expected to open early next week.

Straight Out Of Texas, The World Famous Tin Room To Open San Diego Location

October 27, 2019

A Chippendales-style gay dive bar from Dallas, Texas is opening a tamed-down, all-are-welcome location in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood, taking over the space last occupied by Brew Project (and short lived Project Bar). The World Famous Tin Room bar and restaurant is opening an outpost in America's Finest City by year's end.

$30 Million Portuguese-Themed Hotel & All Day Restaurant Coming To Point Loma's Bayfront

October 26, 2019

The first of Hilton's modern Tapestry Collection of properties to come to San Diego, The Monsaraz is opening in Point Loma next summer replacing the longstanding Dolphin Motel. The new hotel will come at an estimated cost of $30 million and boast a Portuguese-inspired design with marina views and a full-service bar and restaurant.

San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival Takes Over America's Finest City For 16th Year This November 9-17 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets To The Grand Tasting

October 26, 2019

Recently named the winner of the 2019 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest for Best General Food Festival, the San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival returns for its 16th installment this November 9-17, offering more than 40 delicious events all around America's Finest City. We are raffling off 2 tickets to the premier Grand Tasting, so read on for details and be sure to enter for a chance to win!

Hoping To Expand, Point Loma's Embargo Grill Becomes Little Cay Amidst Dispute Between Owners

October 25, 2019

Point Loma's popular Embargo Grill has been rebranded to become Little Cay, as ownership is currently in a dispute with one member hoping to unify the brand with a recently opened sister location sited in Scottsdale, AZ.

Break Point Bar, Restaurant & Bowling Alley To Open At Former Johnny V Space In Pacific Beach

October 25, 2019

A new 13,000 square foot all-day restaurant, bar and night-focused lounge with a few bowling lanes is opening in the space occupied by Johnny V for more than a decade. Break Point is on track to open by year's end in San Diego's Pacific Beach.

Tom Ham's Lighthouse Celebrates San Diego Beer Week With 6th Annual Brews, Views & Chews On November 4 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

October 25, 2019

To celebrate San Diego Beer Week, on November 4, from 6-9pm, Tom Ham's Lighthouse is hosting its 5th Annual Brews, Views & Chews - the ultimate bayside beer pairing event featuring unlimited samples of chef-prepared dishes combined with San Diego craft beer & spirits, live music, and, of course, amazing views of downtown. We are raffling off 2 tickets to this amazing event so be sure to enter!