Menya Ultra Ramen Will Launch 3rd San Diego Location In Hillcrest

July 14, 2020

Ramen sensation Menya Ultra, which opened its first U.S. branch in San Diego's Kearny Mesa neighborhood in 2017 and was subsequently dubbed "best ramen in the U.S." by culinary personality Andrew Zimmern, will unveil its third area outpost in late 2020 in Hillcrest.

San Diego Begins Offering Free Summer Lunches To Children In Need

July 14, 2020

The city of San Diego launched a program today in partnership with several local companies that will offer free lunches for children in need  throughout the summer to help meet the needs of the community, especially those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

California Rolls Back Statewide Stay-At-Home Orders Once Again | Gyms, Churches, Salons & More Must Close In San Diego County

July 13, 2020

At his press briefing today, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state will be rolling back stay-at-home orders, citing continually increasing COVID-19 cases. All indoor activities around the state now have to cease at restaurants, breweries, wineries and more. In addition, San Diego is one of 30 counties that also must close additional sectors, including fitness centers, offices of non-critical businesses, places of worship, indoor malls, and personal care services.

San Diego Schools To Remain Online-Only To Begin Fall Semester

July 13, 2020

San Diego County, California’s second largest public school district, announced today that instruction will be remote-only this fall due to surging COVID-19 infections that pose far great a risk for students and teachers.

Swami's Cafe To Open New Location In San Diego's Solana Beach

July 12, 2020

The popular San Diego-born healthy breakfast & lunch destination Swami's Cafe will open a new location within the space that last housed Beach Grass Cafe in Solana Beach.

City Tacos To Open Ballpark-Adjacent Location In Downtown San Diego

July 11, 2020

San Diego's popular City Tacos fast-casual chain of Mexican eateries has taken over the Petco Park adjacent space last occupied by Larry's Deli for the company's 8th area location.

Con Pane To Reopen In Liberty Station Thanks To San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group

July 10, 2020

Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe closed earlier this year after 20 years in business, but thanks to San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group, the bakery and restaurant will reopen later this fall.

Farmers Table Owner Takes Over Lake Murray Café For Incoming Smokey & The Brisket BBQ Restaurant & Bar

July 10, 2020

The experienced San Diego restaurateur behind such concepts as Farmer's Table and Farmer's Bottega is gearing up to launch Smokey & The Brisket, a motorcycle and car-themed barbecue restaurant heading into the 4,600 square-foot standalone building that last housed Lake Murray Café in La Mesa.

Del Mar Racetrack To Open Season Today Without Fans in the Stands

July 10, 2020

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will begin its 81st summer meet today with no fans in the stands for the first time because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Hillcrest's Natural Style Chicken To Become ZZAN Korean Restaurant & Bar

July 9, 2020

The Natural Chicken location in San Diego's Hillcrest is being rebranded to become ZZAN, an authentic Korean restaurant and drinking establishment.

Team Behind Buona Forchetta To Unveil Gelati & Peccati This Week In San Diego's North Park

July 8, 2020

This weekend, the crew behind San Diego's hit Italian restaurant group Buona Forchetta will unveil Gelati & Pecatti, an 800 square-foot fast-casual concept centered around Roman-style rectangular pizza and house made gelato.

San Diego's Empress Investments Takes Over Death By Tequila

July 8, 2020

San Diego-based Empress Capital Investments - which operates Wokou Ramen & Yakitori, Madero's and California Native - has purchased Death By Tequila in Encinitas and will reopen the eatery this Friday, July 10.

Ailing Bald Eagle Hospitalized On Independence Day Dies Amid Treatment

July 7, 2020

An ailing bald eagle that was found in San Diego's East County on the Fourth of July died today, the San Diego Humane Society reported.

San Diego Small Businesses Can Now Apply For County Stimulus Grant

July 7, 2020

Today, San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a program to distribute $17 million from the federal coronavirus aid bill as part of a small business stimulus program. Local small businesses and restaurants suffering financial losses due to COVID-19 can now apply for a grant from the County of San Diego.