$3 Million Civico By The Park Restaurant Closes In San Diego's Bankers Hill

January 5, 2022

After failing to live up to PR-fueled expectations during its tumultuous few years in business, the $3 million Civico By The Park restaurant has shuttered in San Diego's Bankers Hill community, although ownership is claiming the closure is only temporary.

San Diego Family Fun Center Announces Permanent Closure

January 4, 2022

After more than two decades operating as Boomers, the San Diego Family Fun Center reopened in September 2020 in Kearny Mesa, but the entertainment destination today announced its permanent closure.

Young Hickory Coffee & Beer Bar Announces Impending Closure Of Both San Diego Locations

January 3, 2022

San Diego craft beer and coffee shop Young Hickory has announced the impending closure of both its North Park and East Village locations. 

San Diego Vietnamese Restaurant Chain Phở Ca Dao Rolls Out Robot Servers

January 2, 2022

San Diego Vietnamese restaurant chain Phở Ca Dao & Grill has rolled out robot servers in an effort to combat ongoing staffing issues. 

San Diego's The Marine Room Announces Temporary Closure Due To Covid Spike

January 1, 2022

San Diego's nearly 80-year-old The Marine Room restaurant has announced a temporary, nearly two-week closure due to spiking Covid-19 rates combined with staffing challenges. 

Swan Bar Replaces Beerfish In San Diego's North Park

December 21, 2021

Now open in the space that last housed Beerfish in San Diego's North Park is Swan Bar, a cocktail lounge and burger eatery.

San Diego's Once-Prominent Green Flash Brewing Sold Yet Again

December 20, 2021

San Diego's once-prominent Green Flash Brewing has been sold for the second time in the past three years, this time to a cannabis beer craft brewery based out of Atlanta.

Birrieria La Huasteca Opens In San Diego's Pacific Beach

December 17, 2021

An authentic Mexican restaurant based out of Riverside, CA, Birrieria La Huasteca has opened a branch in San Diego's Pacific Beach.

Ben & Esther's Vegan Jewish Deli Announces Opening Date For First San Diego Location

December 16, 2021

The Portland-based Ben & Esther's vegan Jewish deli, bakery and bagel shop chain has announced the opening date for its first San Diego location.

The Pachamama Saga Seemingly Continues In San Diego's Normal Heights

December 15, 2021

Despite announcing its permanent closure early last month, controversial Pachamama restaurant in San Diego's Normal Heights is currently promoting holiday specials and events on its Twitter feed.

San Diego Culinary Nonprofit Kitchens For Good Opens Retail Shop In Pacific Beach

December 14, 2021

San Diego-based culinary non-profit Kitchens For Good is opening its first retail storefront in Pacific Beach. 

California Announces Return Of Indoor Mask Mandate Regardless Of Vaccination Status

December 13, 2021

California officials today announced that due to increasing COVID-19 infection rates, the state will return to requiring facial coverings be worn indoors at public premises regardless of vaccination status beginning December 15.  

Mar Rustico Brings Baja-Inspired Seafood To San Diego's Newest Food Hall

December 12, 2021

The team behind San Diego's renowned taco destination Tuetano Taqueria has unveiled Mar Rustico, a Baja-inspired seafood eatery now open in the new Old Town Urban Market multi concept food hall. 

Mexican & Japanese Hybrid Chain Culichi Town Unveils In San Diego's South County

December 11, 2021

Specializing in combining Mexican mariscos and Japanese sushi flavors, budding restaurant chain Culichi Town has unveiled its second San Diego location in the 7,800 square-foot space that last housed Fuddruckers in downtown Chula Vista.