Coronado-Based Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge To Become Tiki-Themed The Islander

May 31, 2021

After 10 years in business, Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge has closed in San Diego's Coronado and will be replaced by surf & tiki themed The Islander. 

Historic The Whaling Bar To Return To San Diego's Iconic La Valencia Hotel

May 30, 2021

After more than 60 years in business, La Valencia Hotel's historic The Whaling Bar was rebranded in 2013, but the iconic San Diego resort is in the process of bringing back the much-loved nautical-themed cocktail lounge. 

Female-Forward Barrel & Board Social To Open In Former Bo-BEAU Space In San Diego's Hillcrest

May 29, 2021

The team behind MO's Universe Restaurant Group (Urban Mo's, Gossip Grill, Baja Betty's, InsideOut, Hillcrest Brewing) has taken over the Hillcrest spaces that last housed Tacos Libertad and BO-Beau and will open a female-forward bar & restaurant with a fast-casual sister salad eatery.

San Diego Music & Cultural Festival KAABOO Believed To Be Done For Good

May 28, 2021

Mired in debt and litigation, San Diego's KAABOO festival is believed to be done for good, absent the impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

El Viejon To Bring Mexican Seafood With An Asian Twist To San Diego's Kearny Mesa

May 28, 2021

From the owners of Lupes Mexican Eatery and Holy Paleta, El Viejon is an incoming Mexican/Asian fusion seafood restaurant set to open this summer in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. 

Tin Fish Seafood Restaurant To Launch New Outpost In San Diego's East County

May 27, 2021

Tin Fish, a seafood restaurant chain with several locations in San Diego, is opening a 4,000 square-foot lakefront outpost in East County next month.

Alpine Beer Company Founders Open McIlhenney Brewing Company In San Diego's East County

May 26, 2021

The family that founded San Diego's popular Alpine Beer Company has opened McIlhenney Brewing at the site of their original brewery.

San Diego's 4th Of July Big Bay Boom Set To Return With A Bang In 2021

May 26, 2021

After being cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, San Diego’s highly anticipated annual Independence Day tradition the Big Bay Boom will return this 4th of July.

Barrio Donas To Bring Mexico-Inspired Donuts & Tasty Tortas To San Diego's South County

May 25, 2021

Barrio Donas will bring Mexican-inspired donuts and jam-packed tortas to San Diego's South County when the family-run eatery opens its second area location later this year. 

Five Oceans Fish Market To Bring Seafood From Around The Globe To San Diego's Carmel Valley

May 24, 2021

Five Oceans Fish Market will bring globally-procured seafood to San Diego's Carmel Valley when it opens within The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch this June. 

Industry Veteran To Open All-Day Cafe Palmys In San Diego's Pacific Beach

May 23, 2021

Set to open this summer in the 1920s-era cottage that last housed a branch of Brick & Bell in San Diego's Pacific Beach, Palmys aims to be an all-day neighborhood espresso bar, bistro, market and community hangout space.

White Elephant Asian Kitchen To Open In Former Amarin Thai Space In San Diego's Hillcrest

May 22, 2021

White Elephant Asian Kitchen will fuse the flavors of Southeast Asia when it opens next week in the space that long-housed Amarin Thai in San Diego's Hillcrest community. 

The Cravory Cookies To Open Location In San Diego's College Area

May 21, 2021

The Cravory Cookies will bring their unique cookie flavors to San Diego's College area with the opening of a new retail location in the 3,132 square-foot building previously occupied by Duet Coffee.

BeachLife Festival Returns To Nearby Redondo Beach This September 10-12 With Incredible Music Lineup

May 21, 2021

After missing its sophomore incarnation due to COVID-19, the BeachLife Festival will return to nearby Redondo Beach this September 10-12 with a star-studded musical lineup that will include performances by Jane’s Addiction, Counting Crows, Ziggy Marley & Stephen Marley, Cage The Elephant, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Gary Clark Jr., Portugal. The Man, The Revivalists and many, many more.