San Diego Sends 17 Cease & Desist Orders To Area Businesses As County Ramps Up Enforcement

November 16, 2020

San Diego County officials held an emergency briefing today where it was announced that 17 cease-and-desist letters were sent to businesses around San Diego after compliance teams monitored areas over weekend and observed businesses allegedly operating in violation of the new purple tier restrictions.

After More Than Two Decades, Amarin Thai Ends Run In San Diego's Hillcrest Community

November 16, 2020

One of the first restaurants to bring authentic Thai cuisine to San Diego, Amarin Thai has permanently closed after more than two decades in business.  

Christmas-Themed Pop Up Cocktail Bars Set To Launch In San Diego

November 16, 2020

First launched in New York City in 2014, Miracle has become a roving Christmas pop-up concept that will install within 100 locations around the country this year, including returning to San Diego at Polite Provisions. A tiki-themed Sippin' Santa will also return to The Grass Skirt in Pacific Beach.

Brooklyn Bagel & Bialy Revives As New Concept In San Diego's East Village

November 15, 2020

A former owner of East Village's Brooklyn Bagel & Bialy, which shuttered in March 2019 after nearly 8 years in business, has revived the concept under the new name BAKED Cafe.

Phil's BBQ Ends Decade-Long Run In San Diego's North County Community Of San Marcos

November 14, 2020

A sign of the mounting troubles facing restaurants as the coronavirus pandemic continues, San Diego's exceedingly popular Phil's BBQ has announced the closure of its San Marcos location.

Iconic San Diego Fishmonger To Host New Television Show & Will Open Tunaville Seafood Market In Point Loma

November 13, 2020

One of San Diego's most well-known food personalities, Tommy Gomes, has announced he will host a new television program dubbed The Fishmonger about the American commercial fishing industry. Gomes will also be opening Tunaville seafood market next year in Point Loma in partnership with the founder of Mitch's Seafood. 

After More Than A Decade In San Diego's University Heights, Small Bar Is Permanently Closed

November 12, 2020

Small Bar has been a destination for craft beer and elevated pub food in University Heights for more than a decade, but the neighborhood tavern has announced it is permanently closed in light of news of San Diego County's impending move into the state's most restrictive purple tier of COVID-19 prohibitions. 

South Beach Bar & Grille Owner Opens Black Sands Hula Lounge In San Diego's Ocean Beach

November 11, 2020

Now open on the ground floor space long occupied by South Beach Bar & Grille in San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood is Black Sands Hula Lounge, an island-inspired restaurant & tiki bar.

San Diego County Moved To California's Most-Restrictive Purple Tier | Indoor Operations Must Cease At Restaurants, Gyms, Churches, Theaters & More

November 10, 2020

As speculated over the past week, San Diego County has been moved into California's dreaded purple tier of COVID-19 restrictions, meaning indoor operations will once again be forbidden at restaurants, bars, fitness centers, churches, museums, zoos, aquariums and more.

Decades-Old Northern California Chain DiCicco's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria To Open In San Diego's North County

November 8, 2020

Northern California's 64-year-old DiCicco's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria will soon open a location in San Diego's North County.

Border X Brewing Opens Sister Concept Mujeres Brew House In San Diego's Barrio Logan

November 7, 2020

Now open in the space that last housed Alta Brewing in San Diego's Barrio Logan community is Mujeres Brew House, a women-run brewery owned by nearby Border X Brewing. 

Burger-Centric Royale Ends Run In San Diego's Point Loma

November 6, 2020

After nearly 3 years as a destination for grass-fed burgers in Point Loma, Royale has permanently closed and the business is listed for sale. 

Historic San Diego Music Venue Winstons Beach Club Announces Closure

November 5, 2020

Winstons Beach Club has been serving up nightly live music in San Diego's Ocean Beach for nearly 40 years, but the historic venue lit up social media with the announcement it would be closing, possibly indefinitely, after this weekend. 

Chicken Headz To Replace Livingston's In San Diego's Ocean Beach

November 5, 2020

Moving into the space adjacent to Sunshine Company Saloon in San Diego Ocean Beach that was last occupied by Livingtston's Mexican Grill and Chicken Kitchen for more than two decades is Chicken Headz, a fried chicken eatery set to open next month.