El Prez Owner Unveils Flamingo Deck In San Diego's Pacific Beach

January 7, 2021

The owners of El Prez and The Truck Stop are continuing to expand in San Diego's Pacific Beach with the unveiling of Flamingo Deck, a new bar & restaurant now open for take-out in the former Tony Roma's space within the Promenade at Pacific Beach shopping plaza.

Ataraxia Aleworks To Open In Former Circle 9 Brewing Space In San Diego's Kearny Mesa

January 6, 2021

Opening soon in the industrial space that last housed Circle 9 Brewing for more than 3 years is Ataraxia Aleworks, a new craft brewery from a longtime Ballast Point brewer.

El Avocado Plant Based Food Opens In San Diego's La Jolla

January 5, 2021

Now open in the La Jolla Village space that last housed Gelateria Frizzante is El Avocado Plant Based Food, a scratch-made vegan eatery.

Local Restaurant Group To Revive Saska's & Surf Rider Pizza In San Diego's Mission Beach

January 5, 2021

San Diego-based restaurant company OMG Hospitality Group (Union Kitchen, PB Alehouse) has taken over the historic Saska's in Mission Beach and neighboring Surf Rider Pizza and will revive both concepts later this year.

San Diego's Pure Project Brewing To Open New Locations In North Park & Vista

January 4, 2021

San Diego's 5-year-old Pure Project Brewing is gearing up for a big expansion year with plans to open new locations in North Park and Vista. 

San Diego Mayor Signs Executive Order To Ramp Up Enforcement Against Those Violating Health Orders & Suspends Parking Enforcement

December 30, 2020

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria today announced the signing of an executive order directing enforcement for those blatantly defying provisions of California state and San Diego County public health orders.

California Regional Stay-At-Home Order Extended Into 2021 In San Diego County

December 29, 2020

The regional stay at home order that went into effect earlier this month and restricts onsite operations for a multitude of business sectors, including restaurants, has been extended indefinitely through the new year. 

A Parisian Boulangerie Is Now Open In San Diego | L'Atelier De Paris Debuts In Encinitas

December 28, 2020

A new all-day 1950s-style Parisian bakery and restaurant has unveiled in San Diego's North County. L'Atelier de Paris has taken over the space previously occupied by 2GOOD2BE Bakery in Encinitas.

Group Behind "Michelin Star Of Italy" Awards San Diego's Cori Pastificio With New Restaurant Of The Year Honor

December 27, 2020

Italy’s top food & wine rating group Gambero Rosso has recognized San Diego's Cori Pastificio as the "New Opening of the Year" for 2020.

A Running List Of More Than 100 San Diego Restaurants & Bars That Have Shuttered In 2020

December 23, 2020 

(Originally published 11/19/2020)

The year 2020 has been an exceedingly difficult period for restaurants around the country and the world due to restrictions imposed aimed at battling the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this post, we keep track of the more than 100 San Diego County bars and restaurants that have shuttered over this devastating year.

An Enormous Private New Year's Eve Party Is Set To Take Place In San Diego

December 20, 2020

San Diego-based event production company Night Access, which bills itself as a producer of "high end parties for high end people", is reportedly in the process of organizing a massive New Year's Eve party, despite the regional-stay-at-home order being extended this week and low intensive care unit bed capacity. 

YouTube Sensation MrBeast Launches Take-Out-Only Burger Eatery In San Diego

December 19, 2020

YouTube sensation MrBeast has expanded his online empire by launching a new chain of 300 take-out-exclusive burger restaurants across the United States, including branches in downtown San Diego and Carlsbad.

San Diego Restaurants Forced To End Onsite Operations Again Due To Appeals Court Order

December 18, 2020

An appeals court today stayed a judge's decision to stop enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions against San Diego County restaurants, meaning eateries must once again abide by California's regional stay-at-home order banning onsite dining.

San Diego County Restaurants Can Reopen For Indoor & Outdoor Onsite Dining Thanks To Strip Club Lawsuit

December 17, 2020

In a ruling dated yesterday, a San Diego County Court determined that state and county officials are enjoined from enforcing California's regional stay at home order prohibiting live adult entertainment and "businesses with restaurant service from... continuing to operate their respective business."