San Diego's Iconic Mister A's Shuts Down For Summer Renovation

July 6, 2022


After being sold earlier this year, San Diego's iconic Mister A's restaurant has temporarily shuttered and is using its traditionally slow summer months for an interior redesign. 

San Diego's Consortium Holdings To Install Bowling Alley & Mezcaleria At The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows

July 5, 2022

San Diego's ever-expanding Consortium Holdings hospitality group (Born & Raised, Craft & Commerce) is upgrading North Park's 75-year-old The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows with the addition of a new bowling alley, mezcal bar & restaurant.

Carnitas' Snack Shack Founder Returns To San Diego With Executive Chef Role At Incoming GP Diner

July 4, 2022

The founder of Carnitas Snack Shack has returned to San Diego after a stint in the Pacific Northwest and has taken the executive chef role at North County's incoming GP Diner.

The Hamburger Hut Makes Triumphant Return To San Diego's North County

July 3, 2022

After being shut down by the city late last year, the hospitality team behind Moto Deli, Valentina Restaurant and Corner Pizza have reopened The Hamburger Hut, a San Diego burger & beer restaurant with a new tiki theme and full bar.

Tiki Oasis Returns To San Diego This August 3-7 With "Trip To The Tropics" Theme

July 2, 2022

Known as the original and largest Tiki event in the world, Tiki Oasis returns to San Diego this August 3 through 7 with a "Trip to the Tropics" theme.

Steamy Piggy & Formoosa Restaurant Ownership To Bring New Latin-Inspired Eatery To San Diego's Kearny Mesa

July 1, 2022


From the team behind Steamy Piggy and Formoosa restaurants comes incoming concept Flama Llama, a Latin-inspired eatery opening in the space that last housed Chef Chin in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. 

Los Angeles-Based Salad Chain Sweetgreen Planning Third San Diego Location

July 30, 2022

Fresh off the opening of the company's first San Diego location and the announcement of a second area branch, Los Angeles-based fast-casual salad restaurant chain Sweetgreen is already planning a third outpost for America's Finest City.

San Diego Thai Food Destination The Original Sab-E-Lee Changes Hands In Linda Vista

June 29, 2022

A favorite destination for Thai cuisine in San Diego, The Original Sab-E-Lee has changed hands in Linda Vista, and the space will soon become a new Thai restaurant. 

Charlie & Echo Natural Wines To Grand Open New San Diego Tasting Room

June 29, 2022

San Diego-based urban winery Charlie & Echo Natural Wines has set a July grand opening date for the company's Miramar tasting room. 

The Charcuterie Bar To Bring "Cheese Shop With Benefits" To San Diego's East Village

June 28, 2022

Replacing Dirty Dels in downtown San Diego is The Charcuterie Bar, a wine lounge and cheese shop unveiling this summer in the East Village. 

The Boiling Crab To Open New Location In San Diego's North County

June 28, 2022


The second San Diego location of Louisiana-style Cajun seafood restaurant The Boiling Crab will open in the space that last housed a Slater's 50/50 in North County.

Black Plague Brewing To Bring Burgers & Beer To San Diego's North County City Of Escondido

June 27, 2022

North County San Diego's 5-year-old Black Plague Brewing is opening a new area taproom with an onsite burger restaurant. 

Replacing Ciao Ciao Piadina, Ambrogio15 Enoteca To Open In San Diego's La Jolla

June 27, 2022

The team behind San Diego's Ambrogio15 restaurants has closed its Ciao Ciao Piadina concept in La Jolla and will rebrand the space to become Ambrogio15 Enoteca, a wine room and grocery scheduled to debut this fall.

The Habit Burger To Open First Location In San Diego's South County

June 26, 2022


American fast-casual chain The Habit Burger is finally opening a location in San Diego's South County.