Is Foie Gras Once Again Permitted On Menus In California? Nope, Not At All

July 17, 2020

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Times declared that "Foie Gras is back on the menu in California" following a federal court ruling this week on the subject, but is it really true? No, it is not at all true, there is no restaurant in the state that can legally serve the controversial delicacy.

Fast-Casual Mexican QDOBA Announces First San Diego Location

July 16, 2020

With more than 700 locations around North American, QDOBA Mexican Eats today announced plans to launch its first San Diego location.

After Two Decades In Business, On The Border Mexican Grill Ends Run In San Diego's Mission Valley

July 16, 2020

After more than two decades in business, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina in San Diego's Mission Valley has announced its permanently closure. 

Del Mar Racetrack Cancels This Weekend's Horse Racing After 15 Jockeys Test Positive for COVID-19

July 15, 2020

Del Mar Racetrack has canceled its next three days of horse racing after 15 jockeys tested positive for COVID-19.

San Diego City Council Approves Mayor's Plan To Expand Street Restaurants & Retail

July 14, 2020

The San Diego City Council voted unanimously today to support Mayor Kevin Faulconer's plan to expand outdoor dining and retail options during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Smoking Goat & Fernside Teams Join Forces For New Concept At Former Toronado Space

July 14, 2020

The teams behind San Diego's The Smoking Goat in North Park and Fernside in South Park are joining forces to launch a new concept within the space that long housed Toronado.

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.