Longtime Juniper & Ivy Chef Leaves Little Italy Restaurant For Hotel La Jolla

December 6, 2023


James Beard Award-semifinalist Chef Anthony Wells has left the employ of Little Italy's Juniper & Ivy after nearly a decade to take over as the executive chef of Hotel La Jolla.

Long Story Short Bar & Restaurant To Shutter In San Diego's North Park After Only Four Months In Business

December 5, 2023

After only four months in business, Long Story Short wine bar & kitchen has announced its impending closure in San Diego's North Park.

Downtown San Diego TopGolf Location To Include "Eatertainment" District

December 5, 2023


As part of San Diego's Board of Port Commissioners unanimously-approved term sheet for the proposed downtown location of TopGolf driving range and entertainment venue, staff were directed to move forward with the concept of creating an "Eatertainment" district on the adjacent bayfront property.

Louisiana-Based Fried Chicken Chain Raising Cane's Opens South Bay Location

December 5, 2023

The seventh San Diego location of chicken tender restaurant chain Raising Cane's has opened in the South Bay city of Imperial Beach. 

San Diego's Six-Year-Old Wild Barrel Brewing Company Ceasing Operations

December 4, 2023

Another sign of the slow deterioration of San Diego's once-thriving craft beer industry, Wild Barrel Brewing Company will soon cease operations after six years in business. 

San Diego-Based QDOBA Fast-Casual Mexican Restaurant Planning Area Expansion

December 4, 2023

San Diego-based QDOBA Mexican Eats fast-casual chain is opening up to five new area locations as part of an ambitious expansion plan. 

Taiwan's Popular Sunmerry Bakery Cafe Unveils First San Diego Location

December 3, 2023


Following two years in development, Taiwan's popular Sunmerry Bakery Cafe has opened its first San Diego location.

San Diego-Born Burger Lounge Unveils New Location In Carmel Valley

December 2, 2023

San Diego-born fast-casual chain Burger Lounge has unveiled its newest location in Carmel Valley.

Rockin' Baja Lobster Coastal Cantina On The Move In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

December 1, 2023

After 27 years on the corner of 5th Avenue and K Street in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, Rockin' Baja Lobster Coastal Cantina will soon relocate. 

Chipotle Mexican Grill Opening New Location In San Diego's Lake Murray Area

November 30, 2023

A new branch of global chain Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening next year in San Diego's Lake Murray neighborhood. 

San Diego's Eppig Brewing Shutters La Jolla Tasting Room As Company Is Now Under Questionable New Leadership

November 29, 2023


San Diego's 7-year-old Eppig Brewing has shuttered its satellite tasting room in the heart of La Jolla Village as part of a revised strategy under the company's questionable new leadership. 

Three San Diego Restaurants Make Esquire Magazines List Of 50 Best New Restaurants In America

November 28, 2023

Three San Diego County restaurants have been included in Esquire Magazine's 2023 list of the 50 Best New Restaurants in America.

Denver-Based Smashburger Returns To San Diego's La Jolla

November 28, 2023

After shuttering all but one of the San Diego branches over the past few years, Denver-based burger chain Smashburger has opened a new location in La Jolla.

San Diego's Decades-Old Lighthouse Ice Cream Forced To Close In Ocean Beach Following Fire

November 27, 2023


Known for its hot waffle ice cream sandwich, Lighthouse Ice Cream has been forced to close in San Diego's Ocean Beach following a fire.