Global Korean Fried Chicken Chain Pelicana Chicken Opens First San Diego Location

September 24, 2022


One of Korea's largest fried chicken chains with more than 2,000 location, Pelicana Chicken has opened its first San Diego location.

Food Network Star Guy Fieri Spotted Filming Around San Diego This Week

September 23, 2022


Food Network star Guy Fieri, known for making family restaurants overnight sensations through the popularity of his Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives television show, has been spotted filming around San Diego this week.

BBQ Wars: Owner Of San Diego’s Grand Ole BBQ Accuses Incoming Barbecue Restaurant Of Ripping Off Menu

September 23, 2022


In a since-deleted social media post, the owner of San Diego's hit Grand Ole BBQ accused incoming barbecue restaurant Carbón of ripping off its menu.

Jimmy John's Sandwich Shop To Open More Than 20 Locations Around San Diego County

September 23, 2022

The franchisee behind the expansion of Dunkin' Donuts into San Diego has signed an agreement to bring more than 20 branches of Jimmy John's sandwich shop to America's Finest City.

Baja Rick's Cantina Unveils In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

September 22, 2022


The founder of Rockin' Baja Lobster Coastal Cantina recently unveiled Baja Rick's Cantina in the 4,500 square-foot Gaslamp Quarter space last occupied by Tin Fish restaurant for more than two decades.

San Diego's Historic The Lafayette Hotel To Close This Fall For $26 Million Renovation Including Addition Of Eight New Bars & Restaurants

September 22, 2022


San Diego's decades-old The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows will close this fall so new owners Consortium Holdings (Born & Raised, Craft & Commerce) can add eight new bars & restaurants to the historic property.

Highly Anticipated Paradisaea Bar & Restaurant Ready To Bring Chef-Driven California Cuisine To San Diego's Bird Rock

September 21, 2022


New husband-and-wife restaurateurs have put together a culinary power team to launch Paradisaea, a modern California bar & restaurant opening later this month in the iconic "Piano Building" in San Diego's Bird Rock.

Modern Jewish Deli Gold Finch Opening This Week In San Diego's La Jolla

September 20, 2022

The founder of San Diego Italian food destination Cucina Urbana will soon open Gold Finch, a modern Jewish delicatessen unveiling this week in La Jolla.

White Rice Bodega Brings Filipino Comfort Food To San Diego's Normal Heights

September 19, 2022

San Diego native chef Phillip Esteban has opened a new location of his White Rice Filipino restaurant in the Normal Heights neighborhood.

Papalo To Bring Sonoran-Style Mexican BBQ To San Diego's South Park

September 18, 2022

The founding chef behind San Diego's Michelin-recognized LOLA 55 modern taqueria is launching a second Sonoran-style Mexican barbecue eatery, this time in South Park.

21st Annual San Diego International Film Festival Takes Over America's Finest City This October 19-23 | Save On Tickets & Enter To Win Festival Passes

September 17, 2022

The San Diego International Film Festival returns to America's Finest City for the 21st year this October 19-23, with a lineup filled with over 100+ film screenings and several star-studded events, including an appearance by multi-genre star performer Machine Gun Kelly. In addition to offering promo code SDVILLE for 15% savings on any festival or film tickets, we are also raffling off 2 Festival Passes.

Los Angeles-Based Acapela Modern Mexican To Open First San Diego Location

September 16, 2022

Dubbed as a "San Diego-style" taco shop when it opened in Los Angeles last year, Acapela Modern Mexican will unveil its first San Diego location this fall. 

Team Behind Park & Rec To Bring Johnston's Bar & Restaurant To San Diego's University Heights This Fall

September 15, 2022

The team behind now-defunct Waypoint Public and Park & Rec in San Diego's University Heights has completely renovated the building last occupied by Small Bar for more than a decade and will soon open a new bar and restaurant concept called Johnston's.

Tokyo's Award-Winning Ramen Nagi To Open San Diego Location

September 15, 2022


Tokyo's famed Ramen Nagi will soon open its first San Diego branch and fifth U.S. location.