Culichitown Founder Doubling Down In San Diego's Gaslamp With Opening Of Mamá Por Dios Mexican Restaurant

October 5, 2021

The Los Angeles-based restaurant group behind the Culichitown chain of Mexican-Japanese restaurants has taken over the enormous space in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter that last housed BiCE for the opening of Mamá Por Dios, an upscale Mexican restaurant and bar. 

Australia-Born MRKT SPACE Cafe Opens First San Diego Location

October 5, 2021

Now open in San Diego's North County is the first area location of Australia-born MRKT SPACE - a combination cafe, bar and gourmet market concept.

San Diego's Rollin Roots Vegan Food Truck Shutters After Alleged Racially-Motivated Harassment & Accused Arson

October 4, 2021

Rollin Roots has announced its closure following an alleged week of racially-motivated harassment that culminated with potential arson causing irreparable damage to the San Diego-based vegan food truck. 

El Sueño To Bring Upscale Mexican Dining Experience With Rooftop Lounge To San Diego's Old Town

October 4, 2021

The owners of Trattoria Don Pietro are expanding their presence in San Diego's Old Town with the opening of El Sueño, an upscale Mexican restaurant offering an enormous dining space inspired by cartel lavishness and a rooftop lounge that will transport diners to the Mexican jungle. 

Santa Monica's La Conde Latin American Cuisine To Open San Diego Location

October 3, 2021

Opening in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter in the space that long housed Donovan's Steak & Chophouse is La Conde, an upscale Latin American fusion restaurant with a location in Santa Monica.

DiMille's Italian Restaurant Announces Impending Closure In San Diego's Normal Heights After Over Four Decades In Business

October 2, 2021

After more than four decades in business in San Diego's Normal Height's community, DiMille's Italian restaurant has announced its impending closure. 

New York City’s Famed Prince Street Pizza To Open San Diego Location

October 1, 2021

A location of New York City's super popular Prince Street Pizza shop is in the works for San Diego. 

Wokou Ramen & Yakitori Shutters In San Diego's Crown Point

October 1, 2021

After only a little over a year in business, Wokou Ramen & Yakitori has announced it will shutter its restaurant in San Diego's Crown Point neighborhood. 

Shake & Wake To Bring Bagels, Bowls, Smoothies & Breakfast Sandwiches To San Diego's Pacific Beach

October 1, 2021

Shake & Wake has taken over the space that last housed Luigi's Gelateria in San Diego's Pacific Beach and will soon bring its morning-centric menu to the neighborhood. 

Las Vegas-Based Clique Hospitality To Bring Tekka Bar Handrolls & Sake Concept To San Diego

September 30, 2021

Las Vegas-based Clique Hospitality (Lionfish at The Pendry, Serēa at Hotel Del Coronado) is bringing its Tekka Bar Handrolls & Sake sushi restaurant concept to San Diego. 

A San Diego Hotel Company's Close Ties To Disgraced Theranos "Fraud" Elizabeth Holmes

September 30, 2021

With the trial of disgraced Theranos blood test company founder Elizabeth Holmes currently underway, we explore her ties to the powerful and deeply-rooted San Diego family behind some of the city's most desirable hotels.  

Crab City To Bring Cajun Seafood Boil To San Diego's Barrio Logan

September 29, 2021

Opening in the space that last housed Dough Nations in San Diego's Barrio Logan community is Crab City, a cajun seafood boil restaurant and bar unveiling next month. 

San Diego Mayor Faces Criticism For "Cringiest Video Of All Time"

September 28, 2021 

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is facing criticism after a parody music video has gone public, with many wondering who paid for the video and questioning if it was a proper use of city administrators' time.

Four San Diego Restaurants Receive Highly-Coveted Michelin Star Honors

September 28, 2021

French tire company and publisher of popular culinary guidebooks, Michelin has announced its selection of star recipients for the 2021 Michelin Guide California, and four San Diego restaurants have received highly-coveted Michelin Star honors.