Vice President JD Vance Draws Protests, Restaurant Controversy During San Diego Visit

Vice President JD Vance spent the Fourth of July weekend in San Diego, where he was honored at a high-dollar conservative gala and drew protests for dining at a Michelin-starred sushi restaurant amid national tragedy and political controversy. Vance's motorcade was met with jeers and boos as it departed Soichi Sushi in University Heights on Sunday evening, drawing widespread backlash both online and on the street.

Partnership Falls Apart Ahead Of Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion Andy Ruiz Jr.'s Pizzeria Launch In San Diego South County

Plans for former heavyweight boxing champion Andy Ruiz Jr. to open a namesake pizzeria in Bonita have reportedly fallen apart just days before the anticipated July 10 grand opening.

Confusion Surrounds The Local's Sudden Closure Announcement, As Downtown San Diego Bar Remains Open Despite Email Saying Otherwise

Vendors and industry insiders were left puzzled this week after Social Syndicate, the hospitality group behind The Local Eatery & Drinking Hole, sent an email indicating that the downtown San Diego bar would be closing permanently as of June 30, 2025 - and that the company would be "unable to fulfill outstanding financial obligations, including payment of invoices." However, The Local remains open, and the company has made no public statement about the closure on social media or its website.

North County San Diego's Jitters Coffee Pub To Host Summer Bash With Jason Mraz Behind The Counter

Oceanside's longest-running coffee shop is getting a fresh jolt of energy - and star power. Jitters Coffee Pub will host a Summer Bash this weekend to celebrate its recent renovation, an all-new menu, and an exciting new partnership with North County's own Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz.

Point Loma Seafoods Reportedly Seeking Buyer, Potentially Signaling End Of An Era for Iconic San Diego Fish Market

A shift may be on the horizon for one of San Diego’s most iconic seafood institutions. Multiple sources have indicated that Point Loma Seafoods is seeking a buyer, raising speculation that the longtime family-run business could soon change ownership for the first time in its more than 60-year history.

Seneca In Downtown San Diego Gets Review-Bombed After Redditor Details Tipping Backlash

Seneca, the elegant rooftop Italian restaurant perched atop the InterContinental Hotel in downtown San Diego, is facing a wave of online backlash after a Reddit post describing a tense encounter over tipping went viral - prompting many users to flood the restaurant's Google page with 1-star reviews.

Oceanside Fish Shop Opening In San Diego's North County

The team behind Pacific Beach Fish Shop is reeling in a new location. The San Diego owned seafood restaurant group - best known for its customizable seafood plates, tacos, and sandwiches - has secured a spot in Oceanside, bringing the brand’s market-bar-restaurant hybrid concept to a growing coastal community.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (June 27 - July 3) 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 June 27 - July 3, 2025.

Modern Times Beer + Coffee To Launch 'Timestead'’ Concept In Longtime The Local Space In Downtown San Diego

Modern Times Beer has announced its newest venture: a retro-futurist venue called Timestead, set to open in the longtime The Local Eatery + Drinking Hole space by mid-August 2025.

PopUp Bagels Secures First San Diego Location In La Jolla, Kicking Off San Diego Expansion

PopUp Bagels, the cult-favorite East Coast bagel brand known for its signature "Grip, Rip, and Dip" approach, has officially locked in its first San Diego County outpost, taking over the former home of Breakfast Republic in La Jolla. 

San Diego's Harland Brewing Expands Culinary Program With New Director And Incoming 4S Ranch Restaurant

San Diego’s Harland Brewing is stepping up its food game in a big way. The fast-growing brewery has hired veteran chef Scott Cannon as its new Director of Culinary Operations to oversee and evolve its food offerings at both its cozy South Park taproom and a forthcoming restaurant and tasting room in 4S Ranch.

LA Smashburger Darling For The Win Opening In San Diego's Pacific Beach

For  The  Win, the celebrated Los Angeles smashburger chain, is opening a new location on Garnet Avenue in San Diego's Pacific Beach.

Cohn Restaurant Group To Close The Pioneer BBQ After Seven Year Run Serving East County’s Smoked Favorites

The Pioneer BBQ, the chef-driven barbecue restaurant that started as a partnership between Carnitas Snack Shack founder Hanis Cavin and San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group, has announced it will serve its final platter of smoked meats on July 8, 2025. The closure marks the end of a seven-year run for the East County staple, which earned a loyal following with its low-and-slow smoked barbecue, creative comfort food, and neighborhood bar atmosphere.

Sands Coffee Roasters to Debut First Storefront in Oceanside, Bringing Turkish Brews and Global Flavors To San Diego's North County

Sands Coffee Roasters, a locally rooted specialty coffee company known for its authentic Turkish coffee and signature Dubai Chocolate Bars, is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar location in San Diego's North County city of Oceanside.

Fanatics Fest Appears To Be Coming To San Diego This December With Star Power, Sports Icons, And Pop Culture Crossovers

Fanatics Fest, the wildly ambitious and star-studded sports and pop culture mega-event, appears to be coming to San Diego this December, based on an event listing on the Convention Center website.