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.

Review: Cynthia Erivo Soars Over San Diego Bay In A Night of Pure Transcendence At The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park

On Sunday evening, as the August sun melted into rose-colored clouds above the San Diego skyline, the city's crown jewel of live performance - The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - became the vessel for pure magic. Cynthia Erivo, radiant and resolute, walked onto the stage with the San Diego Symphony, music director Mark G. Meadows at her side, and conductor Anthony Parnther leading the orchestra. What followed was not simply a concert, but a revelation.

Jimmy Carter, Beloved Owner Of Jimmy Carter’s Mexican Café In San Diego's Bankers Hill, Dies At 83

James Brennan "Jimmy" Carter, the longtime owner of Jimmy Carter’s Mexican Café in San Diego’s Bankers Hill, has passed away at the age of 83.

Bottle Rocket Bar & Grill To Close This Fall In San Diego’s East Village

Bottle Rocket Bar & Grill, the East Village tavern that took over the former Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery space in 2019, has announced it will permanently close later this year.

Michael Franti, Once The Voice Of San Diego Tourism, Rocked By Abuse Accusations That Overshadow SDSU Performance

Michael Franti & Spearhead delivered a high-energy performance at San Diego State University’s Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre on Saturday night, filling the venue with their signature blend of socially conscious lyrics and feel-good rhythms. But by the following morning, the Oakland-born musician who has been the voice of the San Diego Tourism Authority was at the center of a mounting controversy after Spanish-American singer-songwriter Victoria Canal came forward with detailed allegations of sexual abuse and grooming against an unnamed "powerful, decades-older man" in the music industry - a figure that many online quickly identified as Franti.

Japanese Cream Puff Brand Beard Papa’s Returning To San Diego With New Kearny Mesa Location

After shuttering its La Jolla Village shop last year, Japanese cream puff chain Beard Papa’s is preparing a comeback in San Diego - this time in a neighborhood that seems tailor-made for its sweet, cult-favorite pastries.

Encinitas' Biergarden Expanding To Oceanside, Taking Over The Lab Collaborative Space Near The Pier

Biergarden, a coastal beer hall concept that first launched in Encinitas in 2013, is expanding into Oceanside with a second location set to open in the space currently occupied by The Lab Collaborative

Crab Hut To Close Downtown San Diego Location After 15 Years

Crab Hut, one of San Diego's most recognizable Cajun seafood boil destinations, is shutting down its downtown outpost at the end of August.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (August 8 - August 14) 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 August 8 - 14, 2025.

San Diego Farmers Market Favorite Nono José Empanadas To Open First Brick-and-Mortar Location

A popular farmers market favorite is putting down roots in East County. Nono José Empanadas, known for serving handmade Argentinean empanadas at markets across San Diego, will soon open its first permanent brick-and-mortar location.