Ramen Sensation Menya Ultra Permanently Closes Two-Year-Old Restaurant In San Diego’s Hillcrest

December 24, 2023

Ramen sensation Menya Ultra, which recently opened a location in San Diego's Westfield UTC mall, has permanently shuttered its two year old eatery in Hillcrest. 

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

December 23, 2023

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

Houston TX Hot Chicken Opening In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

December 22, 2023

Taking over the space previously occupied by Toscana Cafe & Wine Bar in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter is Houston TX Hot Chicken, a fried chicken restaurant chain with more than a dozen locations.

Trader Joe's Grocery Bringing New San Diego Locations To Poway & Santee

December 21, 2023 

Popular American grocery chain, Trader Joe's, is opening new San Diego locations in Poway and Santee.

Swagyu Burgers Planning Return To San Diego's Pacific Beach

December 20, 2023

This past September, Chef Steve Brown abandoned his Swagyu location in San Diego's Pacific Beach, but he will soon return to the coastal neighborhood to open a new Swagyu Burger on Garnet Avenue. 

Esca Blu All-Day Italian Restaurant Closes In San Diego's Hillcrest After Only Six Months In Business

December 19, 2023

After only six months in business, Cocina de Barrio's modern Italian offshoot Esca Blu has already closed in San Diego's Hillcrest.

San Diego's Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Unveils First South County Location

December 18, 2023

San Diego's beloved Better Buzz Coffee Roasters has unveiled its first South County location.

Live Nation CEO & Electric Daisy Carnival Founder Part Of New Ownership Team At Downtown San Diego's Bloom Nightclub

December 17, 2023

Downtown San Diego's year-old Bloom Nightclub has been taken over by a new ownership group that includes the CEO of LiveNation and the founder of Electric Daisy Carnival.

San Diego's Pannikin Coffee & Tea Opens New Location In North County

December 16, 2023

San Diego's more than 50 year-old Pannikin Coffee & Tea has opened a new cafe in a historic building in North County.

Under New Management, Eppig Brewing Now Closing Main Brewery Tasting Room In San Diego's North County

December 15, 2023

Last month, San Diego's 7-year-old Eppig Brewing shuttered its satellite tasting room in the heart of La Jolla Village as part of a "revised strategy" under the company's new leadership. Now the craft brewery is shuttering its onsite tasting room at their main site in San Diego's North County.

FIRST LOOK: Desserts By Clément Brings French Pastries & Sandwiches To San Diego's Pacific Beach

December 14, 2023


The former executive chef of San Diego's beloved Le Parfait Paris has opened his own French bakery & café in Pacific Beach.

After 30 Years, The Living Room Coffeehouse Is On The Move In La Jolla

December 13, 2023

After 30 years in the same space, The Living Room Coffeehouse will soon relocate in La Jolla. 

Monterey Park's Xinjiang BBQ Bringing Chinese Barbecue To San Diego

December 13, 2023

Monterey Park-based Xinjiang BBQ will soon bring Chinese barbecue skewers to San Diego.

Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant To Close Original Location After More Than 40 Years In Business

December 12, 2023

The original branch of San Diego's Tio Leo's chain of Mexican restaurants will soon serve its last meals after more than four decades in business.