Zero Foodprint’s Dirty Drinks Week Brings Climate-Friendly Cocktails To San Diego

San Diego bars, restaurants, wineries, and coffee shops are teaming up this month for a campaign that blends nightlife with climate action. The nonprofit Zero Foodprint is launching its annual Dirty Drinks Week from August 25 through September 1, a nationwide effort where $1 from every featured "dirty" drink will go directly to fund regenerative farming projects.

Roma Norte Set To Close At San Diego's The Headquarters at Seaport As Puesto Group Shifts Focus To New Concept

Roma Norte, the cocktail bar at The Headquarters at Seaport, will shut down on August 30 after just over a year in business. Its owners at neighboring Puesto are turning their focus to a new Mediterranean project, Icaria/Ikaria, planned for 2026. 

Fonda Del Barrio Opens In San Diego's Barrio Logan, Honoring Mexico’s Pueblo Mágico Traditions

San Diego's Barrio Logan has a new culinary addition with the debut of Fonda del Barrio, a regional Mexican restaurant created by the founder of City Tacos.

Blackmarket Bakery Suddenly Closes Oceanside And Costa Mesa Locations After Filing For Bankruptcy, North Park Remains Open... For Now

Blackmarket Bakery, long celebrated for its playful spins on nostalgic pastries, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and closed two of its three Southern California shops, raising questions about the brand's future. 

Young Fan Tackled By Padres Security As Fernando Tatis Jr. Watches Calmly

A young fan's wild dash across the outfield at San Diego's Petco Park Tuesday night ended in a heavy-handed takedown by Padres security, drawing boos from the crowd as Fernando Tatis Jr. watched calmly nearby. 

San Diego Zoo Mourns Loss of Giraffe, Polar Bear, And Now Gorilla In Heartbreaking Week

It has been a heartbreaking week at the San Diego Zoo, where three beloved animals have died in just a matter of days. First came the loss of Kalluk, a 24-year-old polar bear. Then the zoo announced that Nicky, a 28-year-old Masai giraffe believed to be the oldest of her species in North America, had died after showing signs of advanced age. And now, the zoo has confirmed the passing of Maka, a 30-year-old Western lowland gorilla who was born at the zoo and served as the steady heart of its bachelor troop.

Good News, San Diego’s First Alcohol-Free Bar In Hillcrest, Now Temporarily Closed After Cryptic Public Shake-Up

San Diego’s first dedicated alcohol-free bar, Good News, has only been open for a month, but the Hillcrest hotspot is already facing a shake-up. The bar's website now states it is "closed for now, but not for long," and it is listed as "temporarily closed" on Google. This comes after a series of cryptic Instagram posts, when the bar's most visible and widely publicized founders announced that they would "no longer be operating the bar" after a three-year journey to bring the project to life.

Texas-Based Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet To Open First San Diego County Location

One of Texas' most recognizable buffet brands is expanding west, with Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet announcing plans to open its first San Diego County outpost. The restaurant, known for its expansive all-day buffet of halal Mediterranean cuisine, has become a viral favorite in Texas and beyond, and is now preparing to bring its format to local diners.

San Diego's Horton Plaza Fiasco: A Cautionary Tale In Urban Redevelopment

Once a crown jewel in downtown San Diego, Horton Plaza has become a stark emblem of what can go wrong when grand redevelopment visions collide with shifting market realities and flawed assumptions.

Heritage BBQ Oceanside Rebrands As Hill Street BBQ & Brew, Ending Affiliation With Original Ownership

Heritage BBQ in Oceanside has officially shut its doors, marking the end of its run under the acclaimed Heritage Craft Barbecue banner. Later this month, the restaurant will reopen as Hill Street BBQ & Brew under the ownership of local restaurateur Travis Lester.

San Diego’s Most Viral Dish: Slurp Thai’s Crab Rangoon Burrito Takes Over Social Media

San Diego’s food scene has a new viral star - and it’s not tacos, sushi, or a California burrito. It's the Crab Rangoon Burrito from Slurp Thai Street Food, a dish that has exploded across TikTok and Instagram feeds with dozens of videos showcasing its golden crunch and cheesy, crab-stuffed interior.

Faulty Fire Alarm At San Diego’s Historic Hotel Del Coronado Sparks Substantial Firefighters Response

What was initially reported late Monday night as a structure fire at the iconic Hotel del Coronado turned out to be a false alarm caused by a broken sprinkler head, according to Coronado Fire Department officials.

The Billion-Dollar Mirage: Gaylord Pacific And The Future Of San Diego's Convention Scene

San Diego just gained a new $1.2 billion resort and convention center in Chula Vista, but not everyone is celebrating. The Gaylord Pacific Resort has been marketed as a transformative addition to the region, bringing thousands of jobs and major tourism dollars. But behind the glossy renderings and influencer hype lies a tougher truth: this isn't a San Diego institution. It's a Texas-rooted, globally managed machine designed to extract profit from the region while pulling convention business - and dollars - away from downtown and the local businesses that rely on it.

Shoots Fast-Casual Seafood Restaurant Expands To Take Over Bottlecraft Oceanside

Oceanside's fast-casual seafood innovators at Shoots are taking over the very space where their concept first launched in 2021, marking the end of Bottlecraft Oceanside's run inside the Tremont Collective.