After Years of Delays, Shorebird Restaurant Finally Opens In San Diego's Seaport Village

Four years after first announcing plans to expand to San Diego, Shorebird Restaurant has officially opened in Seaport Village, taking over the historic two-story, over-water space formerly occupied by Pier Café.

Mom’s Chicken & Waffles Set To Take Over Legendary Lucky’s Breakfast Corner In San Diego's North Park

A new era is on the horizon for one of North Park’s most storied corners. Mom’s Chicken & Waffles, the popular breakfast and comfort food spot currently operating out of U-31 Cocktail Lounge, will soon move into its own brick-and-mortar space - taking over the iconic corner unit formerly home to Lucky's Breakfast, which served the neighborhood for nearly 50 years.

San Diego's LOLA 55 To Close Carlsbad Outpost, Focus Shifts To Downtown Flagship, La Jolla, & Upcoming Liberty Station Expansion

LOLA 55, the Michelin-recognized modern taqueria known for its elevated take on Mexican street food, has announced it will permanently close its Carlsbad location after less than two years in business. The decision marks the end of a chapter for the North County outpost, which was LOLA 55’s first major expansion beyond its flagship East Village location.

San Diego's Secret Yard Hookah Lounge Hit With $1.3 Million Civil Judgment, Permanently Shut Down Following Years Of Crime & Chaos

After years of neighborhood complaints, violent incidents, and flagrant legal violations, the City of San Diego has announced the permanent closure of the Secret Yard Hookah Lounge in Logan Heights. The move comes as part of a civil settlement that includes $1.3 million in penalties against the lounge's owner - marking the conclusion of a lengthy enforcement effort that has come under scrutiny for taking so long.

Tacos El Franc Nearly Ready To Bring Borderland Taco Royalty To San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

Just weeks after opening its long-awaited U.S. debut in National City to lines that haven't let up since day one, Tijuana’s Michelin-recognized Tacos El Franc is already preparing to unveil a second San Diego location - this time in the heart of the city.

Todo Pa’ La Cruda Mexican Comfort Food Restaurant To Open New Outpost In San Diego's Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach is about to get a dose of serious comfort food as Todo Pa’ La Cruda Mexican Restaurant prepares to soft open its third San Diego location. 

Taylor Tomlinson Brings Her Critically Acclaimed "Save Me Tour" To San Diego’s Civic Theatre This August

One of the sharpest and most beloved voices in stand-up comedy today is headed to San Diego. Taylor Tomlinson, the rising superstar hailed by Rolling Stone as “conquering comedy” and named to TIME100 Next and Forbes 30 Under 30, will bring her smash-hit Save Me Tour to the San Diego Civic Theatre for three performances across two nights this August 8 & 9.

San Diego Padres Star Manny Machado Deactivates Instagram Amid On-Field Drama And Online Speculation

Just hours after a heated game in St. Louis that saw benches clear and tensions boil over, San Diego Padres All-Star third baseman Manny Machado has mysteriously deactivated his Instagram account, prompting a flurry of online speculation and raising questions about what might be happening behind the scenes with one of Major League Baseball's most prominent stars.

North County San Diego's Farm To Smash Burger Restaurant Expanding Southward

North County-born burger concept Farm To Smash is bringing its all-natural, health-conscious take on fast-casual dining to more of San Diego, with two new locations slated to open this year.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (July 18 - July 24) By County Health Department

This is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from July 18-24, 2025.

Origins Grocer Expanding To San Diego's South Park With Second Sustainable Grocery Store

One of San Diego's most thoughtful grocery concepts is growing again. Origins Grocer is set to open a second location later this year in South Park, bringing its signature zero-waste model and community-first mission to 30th Street.

Una Más Baja Fusion Bar & Kitchen Unveils In San Diego's North Park

Una Más on Adams, the long-anticipated Baja-San Diego fusion restaurant and bar, has quietly soft opened with limited hours and a scaled-down menu, marking the beginning of what many hope will become a vibrant new fixture in San Diego's University Heights/North Park dining corridor.

Pennyslvania's Bruster's Ice Cream To Open First San Diego Location

An East Coast ice cream favorite is making its way west, as Bruster's Real Ice Cream prepares to open its first San Diego location later this year.

San Diego's Popular Beer Bar On The Pier Fathom Bistro, Bait & Tackle Faces Series Of Health Department Closures Due To Vermin

Fathom Bistro, Bait and Tackle - the beloved waterfront beer bar and bait shop perched on San Diego’s Shelter Island Fishing Pier - has faced a wave of health department forced closures over the past month due to vermin issues.