Fresh Off Michelin Glory, Addison Chef Departs After Decade-Plus Tenure

December 30, 2022


Fresh off receiving top Michelin Guide honors, Addison's longtime chef de cuisine has announced her departure from San Diego's most prestigious restaurant.

Kinme Omakase To Replace Hachi Ramen In San Diego's Bankers Hill

December 29, 2022

The team behind Azuki Sushi in San Diego's Bankers Hill is repurposing its former Hachi Ramen space to open Kinme, an omakase-focused modern Japanese restaurant set to unveil in early 2023. 

San Francisco-Based Grilled Cheese Specialists The Melt To Open New San Diego Location

December 28, 2022

Entering San Diego's North County next year is the third area outpost of San Francisco-based The Melt, a fast casual sandwich & comfort food eatery founded by the same person who started Flip Video.

San Diego Cocktail Hotspot Polite Provisions Temporarily Shutters After Liquor License Violation

December 27, 2022


San Diego's Polite Provisions has temporarily shuttered during one of cocktail bar's busiest times of the year following a liquor license suspension activated just days before Christmas.

Washington D.C.-Based Mediterranean Food Chain Cava To Open Fifth San Diego Location

December 26, 2022 

Washington D.C.'s CAVA Mediterranean restaurant chain is continuing its local expansion with the opening of the company's fifth San Diego location.

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market Coming To San Diego's North County City Of Encinitas

December 23, 2022

A branch of Berkeley-based bargain supermarket chain Grocery Outlet is set to open later this year in San Diego's North County community of Encinitas.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream To Open In San Diego State University College Area

December 22, 2022

The ninth San Diego County location of Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream will open later this year in the San Diego State University College Area.

Bivouac Ciderworks Expanding Big In San Diego's North Park

December 21, 2022

San Diego's four-year-old Bivouac Ciderworks is expanding big in North Park with the opening of Bivouac Adventure Lodge, an incoming bar, general store and retail shop set to unveil in 2023. 

Wrench & Rodent Sushi Owners To Bring New Concept Seafoam Restaurant To Oceanside Pier

December 20, 2022

The crew behind North County San Diego sushi destination Wrench & Rodent has taken over part of the space last occupied by Ruby's at the end of the Oceanside Pier and will open a new restaurant concept tentatively dubbed Seafoam.

After Two Decades, Joe's Crab Shack To Exit San Diego Bayside Location

December 20, 2022

After two decades in business, Joe’s Crab Shack will soon depart its bay front space in downtown San Diego. 

Anchorman Star Will Ferrell Visits San Diego Hotspots

December 19, 2022

Anchorman star Will Ferrell visited San Diego and among other stops, he ate at one of the city's top destinations for flattop cheeseburgers and NYC-style pizza. 

Skateboard Legend Tony Hawk's Chick & Hawk Restaurant Delayed Until Mid-2023 But Will Soon Host Pop-Ups Around San Diego

December 19, 2022

Skateboard legend Tony Hawk's incoming Chick & Hawk restaurant & bar has been delayed until 2023, but the highly-anticipated eatery has plans to host pop-ups around San Diego County.

Local Brewery Makes Beer From San Diego Airport Air Conditioner Waste

December 19, 2022

The San Diego International Airport has teamed up with a local brewery to create beers made from condensation collected from the airport's air conditioning systems.

Chicago's Instagrammable Technology-Based WNDR Art Museum To Grand Open San Diego Location This January

December 18, 2022


Chicago's immersive, technology-based art museum WNDR (pronounced "wonder") will open a 15,000-square-foot location in downtown San Diego this January 2023.