After Nearly 50 Years Serving San Diego, Pernicano’s Ristorante To Close This Month

One of the last remaining locations of historic San Diego Italian restaurant Pernicano’s will serve its final plates this month, ending a run nearly five decades long.

Savannah Bananas Turn Petco Park Into Pure Joy - And Make Us Rethink Baseball

We went in skeptics and walked out believers. Night one of the Savannah Bananas’ two-night stand at Petco Park felt like a civic mood-lift: a sold-out sea of yellow, music threaded through every inning, and a ballgame that never let the energy die. By the time left field sealed it with a back-flip catch, even the ushers were grinning. The Bananas are back Saturday evening, and we’re honestly tempted to do it all again.

Ron James, A San Diego Original, Releases “Quantum Deception,” A Cyber-Thriller Novel Rooted In Point Loma

Lifelong San Diegan and award-winning journalist Ron James has released his debut novel, "Quantum Deception," a fast-paced cyber-thriller that plants its emotional flag firmly in Point Loma and Ocean Beach.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (August 29 - September 4) 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 29 - September 4, 2025.

The Eternal Gridlock At San Diego's North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre Concert Venue In Chula Vista: Why Fans Say Getting In And Out Is A Nightmare (And What Might Finally Fix It)

After the recent Jonas Brothers concert, our Instagram lit up. Within an hour of reposting a follower's video from the parking lot, more than two dozen readers messaged the same thing we've heard for years: North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre is a logistical nightmare. From the moment you queue for parking and security to the hours-long crawl to leave, the negative experience routinely overshadows the show.

Square Pizza Co. Brings California's Best Detroit-Style Pies And More To San Diego's East Village

Square Pizza Co. has quietly soft opened its second San Diego location, bringing its award-winning pies to San Diego's East Village near Petco Park.

X Ambassadors Toast A Decade At House Of Blues San Diego - With Thrills, Nostalgia, And Notable Omissions

X Ambassadors brought a decade of memories to downtown San Diego on Thursday night, marking ten years since their debut album VHS with a retrospective set at House of Blues. Presented by Live Nation, the show leaned into big emotions and muscular arrangements, the kind that fill a room without sacrificing nuance.

San Diego's Copper Top Coffee & Donuts Will Close After Eight Years; Final Weekend Set In Pacific Beach

Copper Top Coffee & Donuts is nearing its last pour and final batch. The made-to-order doughnut and coffee shop announced that this will be its final week of service. 

Blackmarket Bakery Shutters In San Diego's North Park, Marking End Of The Once-Beloved Brand

Blackmarket Bakery has officially closed its last remaining location in San Diego's North Park, bringing a swift end to the once-celebrated bakery brand. 

Raising Cane’s Ready To Open Its Most Central San Diego Location Yet

Raising Cane’s will debut its most central San Diego restaurant this September, bringing its chicken finger–centric menu to the Midway District near Pechanga Arena.

Market Restaurant + Bar In Del Mar Sells After Nearly Two Decades, New Owners Pledge To Preserve Its Legacy

MARKET Restaurant + Bar, one of North County’s most acclaimed dining rooms since 2006, has changed hands. Ownership transferred on Monday, September 1, to longtime guests Monica and Bernd Brust, ushering in a new chapter for the Del Mar landmark while keeping its core team and philosophy in place.

Special-Needs Focused Pizza Shop Pizzabilities Expanding In San Diego

Pizzabilities, the pizzeria concept with a mission of employing individuals with special needs, is set to open its second location in San Diego with more on the way.

Ambrogio15 Pivots In San Diego's Pacific Beach With “Modern Trattoria & Gourmet Pizza” As Group Regroups After A Bruising Year

Ambrogio15 is changing course. The Milano-style pizzeria that helped put North Pacific Beach’s Turquoise Street on the dining map will rebrand its flagship on October 9 as Ambrogio15 Modern Trattoria & Gourmet Pizza, keeping its signature ultra-thin pies while expanding into a broader, trattoria-style menu centered on seasonal pastas and a few new entrées.

Scotty B’s Set To Bring Burgers And Bites To San Diego's South Bay

San Diego's South Bay is about to welcome back a familiar favorite with a brand-new look. Scotty B’s, the expanded evolution of the popular Scotty Burgers concept, is officially opening its doors in the former Champion Field space in Imperial Beach.

Salvatore’s Cucina & Lounge Closes In Downtown San Diego After Four-Year Run

Salvatore’s Cucina & Lounge, the downtown San Diego restaurant that blended Italian cuisine with a Baja and Southern California twist, has quietly closed its doors after a four year run.

Mission Bagel Soft Opens First Brick-And-Mortar Location In San Diego's Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach is officially getting in on San Diego’s bagel renaissance. Mission Bagel, the food truck-turned-local favorite, has quietly soft opened its first brick-and-mortar shop on Garnet Avenue, taking over the former home of The Friendly.