Acclaimed Pastry Chef Out At Downtown San Diego's Knead Bakery Cafe Amid Accusations University Club Is Struggling

Less than a year after opening Knead Artisan Bakery inside downtown San Diego's Symphony Towers to significant publicity, acclaimed pastry chef Adrian Mendoza has been laid off from the project he helped create amid his accusations that the University Club - Knead’s partner and operator of the private club above - is facing financial struggles.

Brian Malarkey’s Mini Food Hall Scrapped From San Diego Airport’s Upgraded Terminal One Plans

Celebrity chef Brian Malarkey's long-touted "Herb & Air" mini food hall will not be part of San Diego International Airport's massive Terminal 1 redevelopment after all. The concept - originally billed as a spinoff of Malarkey and partner Christopher Puffer's high-profile restaurants Herb & Wood, Herb & Sea, and Herb & Ranch - was quietly dropped from the roster of incoming concessions.

The Friendly’s Chef Collaboration Series Brings All-Star Culinary Talent To San Diego's North Park

San Diego's The Friendly is continuing to back the house with its frequent Chef Collaboration series, a rotating lineup of top tier guest chefs bringing creative, limited-run one-day specials to the beloved burger and pizza spot. 

9-Year-Old Guest Conductor To Join Musician Parents For ‘Barbie: The Movie in Concert’ At San Diego's Iconic The Rady Shell

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra is set to turn an already spectacular event into something truly unforgettable. On August 22, Barbie: The Movie in Concert will light up The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with a live orchestral performance accompanying the full feature film. But beyond the pink sparkle and blockbuster soundtrack, the evening will showcase a rare and heartwarming moment: a young girl stepping into the spotlight alongside her professional musician parents for her conducting debut.

Review: Heart Delivers Powerful, Emotional Performance In Triumphant San Diego Return

On Thursday night, Pechanga Arena in San Diego hosted an unforgettable installment of Heart’s Royal Flush Tour - a night that soared in emotional intensity, musical precision, and sheer vocal stamina. Opened by Todd Rundgren, the evening ultimately belonged to the Wilson sisters’ timeless rock force.

San Diego’s 619 Spirits Seeks Nearly $200k Crowd-Sourced Investment For Major Relocation And Expansion In North Park

More than a decade after opening its original distillery and tasting room in North Park, San Diego’s first urban craft distillery is preparing for its biggest move yet. 619 Spirits is aiming to relocate from its longtime Lincoln Avenue home to a massive 8,000-square-foot space at 2875 El Cajon Boulevard through a crowd-sourced investment plan, a project that will combine expanded distillery operations with a full-service restaurant, cocktail bar, retail shop, and private event spaces.

San Diego’s RMD Group Joins Ballast Point Brewing As New Local Partner, Launching Plans For Expansion

Two of San Diego’s most recognizable names in beer and nightlife are joining forces, as RMD Group (Huntress, Rustic Root) becomes an official partner in Ballast Point Brewing Company with plans to expand its local footprint.

Review: SHUCKED Brings A Bushel Of Laughs And Heart To San Diego’s Civic Theatre

SHUCKED has sprouted at San Diego’s Civic Theatre for a short but sweet run from August 12-17, and this Tony Award-winning musical is every bit as “ear-resistible” as the hype suggests.

La Corriente Mexican Seafood Expanding To Coronado With Second San Diego Location

La Corriente Cocina del Pacifico, the acclaimed Mexican seafood restaurant group behind one of La Jolla’s most popular recent openings, is set to unveil a second San Diego location later this year in Coronado.

Popular Los Angeles-Based Sushi Brand Sugarfish Confirms First San Diego Location, Set To Open In Little Italy In Spring 2026

After years of speculation, Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa has officially announced it will open its first San Diego restaurant in Spring 2026, bringing the acclaimed Nozawa-style sushi to Little Italy. 

Pacific Beach’s Beverly Beach Garden Faces Online Backlash Over Alleged Drink Removal Practices

The Beverly Beach Garden, the three-story bar and restaurant that opened in San Diego's Pacific Beach late last year, is facing criticism on social media following a viral Reddit post accusing staff of intentionally removing customers' drinks to boost sales.

Good Enough Cocktail Club Coming Soon To San Diego's Little Italy

In addition to opening a new restaurant collective in the former Little Italy Food Hall, Tiger Hospitality has taken over the space space across from Piazza della Famiglia previously occupied by Sam The Cooking Guy's Basta! for the opening of Good Enough Cocktail Club.

LA's Hit Salad Chain Sweetgreen Expanding Again With New San Diego Location Heading Into Former Corner Bakery Space In Mission Valley

Sweetgreen, the fast-casual salad chain known for its customizable, seasonally inspired bowls, is continuing its rapid expansion in San Diego with plans to open a new branch former Corner Bakery Cafe space inside Westfield Mission Valley mall.

Joe’s Crab Shack Shuttered By Health Department After Leaking Sewage Into San Diego Bay Weeks Before Permanent Closure

Joe's Crab Shack’s final weeks on San Diego's downtown waterfront came to an abrupt halt Friday, when the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality ordered the restaurant closed for "discharging of sewage outside the facility."

The Social Study Brings Science, Storytelling, And Sold-Out Talks To San Diego

What if your next happy hour came with a lecture on AI, resilience, or even microplastics - taught by a world-class expert who knows how to work a room? That's the premise behind The Social Study, a rapidly growing San Diego-based speaker series that's turning science, culture, and career advice into hot-ticket entertainment.

The Melt Eyes Fourth San Diego Location In San Marcos' Grand Plaza Shopping Center

San Francisco-based comfort food chain The Melt appears to be preparing for another San Diego expansion, with plans in the works for a new location in San Marcos.