Jose’s Pollos Brings Acapulco-Style Chicken To Former El Barbecue Space In San Diego’s Sherman Height

January 3, 2024

Now open in the standalone space that last housed El Barbecue in San Diego's Sherman Heights is Jose’s Pollos, a family-run restaurant with a menu centered around Acapulco-style chicken.

Pesto Italian Craft Kitchen Announces Closure Of Original Location In San Diego's College Area

January 3, 2024

San Diego seven-year-old Pesto Italian Craft Kitchen has announced the closure of its original SDSU College Area location.

Shores American Diner To Open In Former Porter's Pub Space On University Of California San Diego Campus

January 2, 2024

After a series of failed restaurant concepts by Consortium Holdings, Shores American Diner will soon take over the longtime Porter's Pub space on the University of California San Diego campus.

Still Closed Following 2020 Fire, China Max Seafood To Rebrand Under New Ownership In San Diego's Kearny Mesa

January 1, 2024

More than three years since a 3-alarm fire destroyed the once-popular dim sum destination, China Max Seafood restaurant will rebrand under new ownership in San Diego's Kearny Mesa.

Ultimate List Of San Diego's Restaurant Openings, Closings & Most Viral Stories Of 2023, Plus What To Expect In 2024

December 31, 2023

In this ultimate year-end recap, we list off more than 100 San Diego grand openings, dozens of unexpected closures, and the most captivating narratives of 2023, as well as offer a glimpse into the promising projects awaiting us in 2024.

Joyee's Dumpling House Bringing Chinese Street Food To San Diego's North County City Of Oceanside

December 30, 2023

A San Diego-based Chinese restaurant chain, Joyee's Dumpling House will soon expand into the North County city of Oceanside. 

Nation's First Fully-Automated, Self-Serve Ramen Restaurant Coming To San Diego

December 29, 2023

A local celebrity chef is bringing the nation's first, fully-automated self-serve ramen bar to San Diego.

Mexican Seafood Chain La Corriente Cocina Del Pacifico To Open First U.S. Restaurant In San Diego

December 28, 2023


A Mexico based seafood chain with several locations south of the border, La Corriente Cocina del Pacifico will soon open its first U.S. restaurant in San Diego. 

Mermaids & Cowboys Closes In La Jolla To Make Way For New Seafood Restaurant Aldea

December 27, 2023

Mermaids & Cowboys restaurant has closed in the heart of San Diego's La Jolla and will soon be replaced by a new coastal seafood concept named Aldea.

FIRST LOOK: Tijuana's Famed Las Ahumaderas Taco Alley Finally Ready To Unveil San Diego Offshoot

December 26, 2023

Taqueros from Tijuana's famed Las Ahumaderas taco alley are finally ready to bring their authentic Mexican street taco experience to San Diego's South County. 

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.