NYC-Based Shake Shack To Open First South County San Diego Location

July 9, 2022


New York City-based Shake Shack will open its sixth San Diego County location in the South County community of National City. 

Filmmaker Kevin Smith's Fictional Mooby's Fast Food Restaurant To Pop-Up In San Diego During Comic-Con 2022

July 9, 2022


Comic-Con International returns to San Diego in full force after a two-year hiatus, and this year filmmaker Kevin Smith's fictional Mooby's fast food restaurant will pop-up in the Gaslamp Quarter.

Trust Restaurant Group Unveils First Restaurant Sited Outside San Diego County

July 8, 2022

San Diego's ever-expanding Trust Restaurant Group will unveil the third location of its Rare Society steakhouse concept next week in Santa Barbara, which marks the company's first restaurant sited outside of San Diego County.

San Diego Ramen Empire Tajima To Open First South County Location

July 7, 2022

The original in San Diego's expanding chain of Japanese ramen restaurants, Tajima will soon open its first South County location. 

Johnny WAHOO Golf Bar To Bring Sports Simulators To San Diego's Gaslamp

July 6, 2022

Replacing Volcano Rabbit in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter is Johnny WAHOO Golf Bar, a new sports simulator venue & restaurant from RMD Group. 

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.