San Diego City Council Passes Eviction Moratorium & Small Business Relief

March 25, 2020

A special meeting of the San Diego City Council took place today where the governing body voted unanimously to adopted ordinances that will temporarily ban evictions due to the declared state of emergency from COVID-19, as well as a passing a small business relief package.

For First Time In 132 Year History, Hotel Del Coronado Suspends Operations

March 25, 2020

San Diego's historic Hotel del Coronado is temporarily suspending hotel operations for the first time in its 132 year history, citing the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus as the reason.

For Convenience Sake, These San Diego Restaurants Add Groceries To Take-Out Menu

March 24, 2020

During this difficult time when efficient shopping excursions are more necessary than ever, these San Diego eateries have transitioned into a one-stop-shop for customers to pick up both hot meals and groceries.

San Diego Mayor Announces Closure Of All Parks, Beaches & Hiking Trails

March 23, 2020

After yesterday's announcement of a citywide order forbidding all social gatherings, San Diego's mayor has announced the closure of all beaches, parks, boardwalks, bays, city lakes, and hiking trails to the public.

After Company Wide Layoff, San Diego Magazine Shutters After 72 Years

March 23, 2020

The longest running magazine in the history of America's Finest City, San Diego Magazine has announced it will close its doors after more than 70 years in business and has laid off all employees. The April issue is believed to be the publication's last.

City Of San Diego Bans Gatherings Of Any Size At Beaches & Parks

March 22, 2020

At today's daily COVID-19 coronavirus update press conference, City of San Diego officials announced that gatherings of any size (except for family units) are hereby prohibited at beaches and parks, and parking lots at all city-run beaches and parks are now closed.

After Selling Restaurant Empire For More Than $300 Million Last Summer, Sam Fox Launches GoFundMe To Support Out-Of-Work Staff

March 22, 2020

Sam Fox sold his Phoenix-based restaurant group for more than $300 million last summer, yet Fox Restaurant Concepts is asking for our help in supporting its employees and launched a GoFundMe with a $500,000 goal. This is after Fox Restaurant Concepts' parent company, The Cheesecake Factory Inc., announced that they would not be paying rent to any landlords for the month of April.

Crowd-Sourcing Campaign Raises Funds To Purchase Food From Struggling San Diego Restaurants To Feed Hospital Staff

March 21, 2020

One local husband of a San Diego nurse is doing what he can to support those on the front lines of the battle against the COVID-19 coronavirus while at the same time helping struggling area restaurants.

La Jolla UTC Area Restaurant Offers "Bunker Down" Family-Sized Burrito Package

March 20, 2020

Scott and Thai Slater, owners of the La Jolla-based Spitfire Tacos, are now offering the family-sized Bunker Down Burrito Package in an effort to help the local community with food and necessary supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

California Restaurants Now Permitted To Sell Alcohol To-Go Following ABC Suspension Of Restrictions

March 20, 2020

Following Governor Newsom’s emergency declarations and stay-at-home orders aimed to battle the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has temporarily suspended enforcement of certain legal restrictions on alcohol manufacturers, off-sale stores, and restaurants. California bars and restaurants with a beer, wine, and/or liquor license will now be permitted to sell alcoholic beverages to-go with delivery becoming a possible option.

California Governor Issues Stay-At-Home Order Due To Growing Fear Of COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic

March 19, 2020

At a press conference this evening, California Governor Gavin Newson issued a stay-at-home order after citing fears that more than 50% of state population will contract the rapidly spreading COMID-19 coronavirus.

San Diego-Based Barons Markets Expands Seniors-Only Hours To Ensure Safe Shopping During Covid-19 Coronavirus Quarantine

March 18, 2020

San Diego-based Barons Market has extended senior-only morning hours to ensure its at-risk elderly customers have a safe shopping experience during this trying time during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

San Diego Restaurant Group Goes Non-Profit Model To Feed First Responders This Week

March 18, 2020

The San Diego Dining Group (Greystone, Osetra, Osteria Panevino, Butcher's Cut & Salwater) and Farmer’s Table Little Italy have transitioned their restaurants into nonprofit community kitchens so they can feed people on the front lines of the effort to contain the growing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Comprehensive List Of San Diego Restaurants Open For Dine-In, Take-Out & Delivery

Since the initial publishing of this list on March 17, the post has been a work in progress, updated almost hourly, aimed at informing the San Diego community at-large where they can go for food and other necessities during a tumultuous and historic time. Being that San Diego restaurants have now been allowed to reopen for dine-in, so long as strict social distancing and safety protocols are implemented, we have adapted once again to include restaurants open for dine-in, as well as those continuing to solely offer take-out and delivery options.