Interactive Pancake Restaurant Flap Your Jacks Closes In San Diego's North Park After 5.5 Years

Flap Your Jacks, the do-it-yourself pancake restaurant that became a brunch staple in San Diego’s North Park neighborhood, has permanently closed after more than five years in business. The announcement was made on social media Monday night, with owners thanking customers for their support since the restaurant’s opening in March 2020.

Spitz Mediterranean Street Food Returns To San Diego With Pacific Beach Opening

Spitz Mediterranean Street Food has unveiled on Garnet Avenue, bringing back döner kebabs, falafel, Berliner Fries and more. The LA-born chain returns to San Diego in the former Crushed space with a sunny patio, art-driven vibes, and a killer lineup of craft beer, hard seltzer, sangria and wine.

Starbucks To Close A Dozen San Diego County Stores As Part Of Nationwide Restructuring

Starbucks is shuttering at least 12 locations across San Diego County as part of a sweeping turnaround plan aimed at cutting underperforming stores in North America. The closures come as the coffee giant grapples with declining sales, increased competition, and efforts to refocus its brand under CEO Brian Niccol.

San Diego’s Civic Center Plaza To Transform Into an All-Day Pop-Up Party for Downtown Dreamin’

San Diego’s Civic Center is about to look a little different this fall. On Thursday, October 9, the second annual Downtown Dreamin’: Spaces Reimagined will turn Civic Center Plaza into an all-day, 21+ celebration of food, music, art, and community in the heart of downtown.

Harland Brewing To Close One Paseo Location After Six Years As Company Expands Elsewhere

Another wave of change is hitting Del Mar’s One Paseo complex as Harland Brewing prepares to close its tasting room there this October after six years in business. The move comes amid a period of transition for the high-profile Carmel Valley development, which has seen a steady mix of closures, arrivals, and retools since it first debuted in 2019.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (September 19 - 25) 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 September 19-25, 2025.

University Heights’ Red House Pizza Closing After 13 Years In Business

Another beloved neighborhood eatery is preparing to say goodbye. Red House Pizza, on Park Boulevard in San Diego’s University Heights, has announced that this weekend will be its final service.

San Diego Dining Group Bringing Romanella Cucina Romana To Bay Park, Taking Over Former La Pastaia Space

Another restaurant shuffle is underway in San Diego’s Bay Park. Romanella Cucina Romana is set to debut this October, taking over the address most recently home to La Pastaia, which closed last month after just two years.

Sushi Gaga Temporarily Closes In San Diego’s East Village, Plans To Reopen In 2026 After Remodel And Culinary Journey

Downtown San Diego’s acclaimed Sushi Gaga has announced a temporary closure, but fans of the intimate omakase experience need not worry - the restaurant is preparing for a major return.

Community Rallies Around Moe’s Bartender Stabbed In Mission Beach; GoFundMe Launched To Aid Recovery

The San Diego restaurant community is coming together to support Matt Harnden, the beloved bartender at Moe’s Steakhouse in Mission Beach who was stabbed multiple times in an unprovoked attack last week. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help cover medical expenses and support Harnden during his long road to recovery.

Telefèric Barcelona To Bring Tapas & Spanish Flare As Part Of Westfield UTC’s New Luxury Culinary Wing

San Diego is about to get a taste of Spain. Telefèric Barcelona, the Spanish tapas and paella concept, is set to open a location at Westfield UTC in La Jolla as part of the mall's latest luxury expansion.

Alaska Airlines To Open Massive 13,000-Square-Foot Lounge At San Diego Airport

San Diego travelers will soon have another luxury spot to unwind before flights as Alaska Airlines is building a new lounge in Terminal 2 at San Diego International Airport.

Jack Johnson Stuns San Diego Crowd With Intimate Surprise Live Performance At Local Bar

A lucky crowd in San Diego County got the show of a lifetime this weekend when Jack Johnson turned up at a neighborhood bar and delivered an intimate live set to a packed house.

Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Kitchen Coming To San Diego County

San Diego’s dining scene is about to get a dose of celebrity shine as Gwyneth Paltrow is reportedly bringing her trendy Goop Kitchen concept to the former Tender Greens space within One Paseo.

Galbani Bella Vita Fest Brings Italian Street Fair Culture To San Diego’s Little Italy This October

San Diego’s Little Italy will transform into a celebration of Italian culture this fall as the free-to-attend Galbani Bella Vita Fest returns October 18-19, 2025, promising a weekend filled with chalk art, wine tasting, food, music, and family fun.