As Drinking Slides In The U.S., San Diego Sees A Coffee Boom And A Craft Beer Bust

San Diego built its global reputation on hops. For years the city was hailed as the "Capital of Craft," with new breweries opening at a breakneck pace and beer tourism cementing itself as a core part of the local economy. But a national shift away from alcohol is reshaping what (and where) we drink. Across the United States, fewer people are consuming alcohol, and in San Diego the ripple effects are evident in a surge of coffee culture and a painful craft-beer cool-down.

La Pastaia Closes Its Doors In San Diego’s Bay Park After Two Years

After two years of serving handmade pasta and Venetian-inspired Italian cuisine to San Diego, La Pastaia has announced it is closing its doors. 

Tribal Seeds And The Movement Set For Reggae Showcase At San Diego’s The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park

Tribal Seeds and Grammy-nominated band The Movement will bring a night of reggae soul to San Diego's bayfront when they perform at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on Saturday, September 13. The concert, presented by Goldenvoice San Diego, will also feature KBong & Johnny Cosmic.

Acclaimed Local Muralists Honors San Diego Zoo’s Recent Animal Losses With New East Village Tribute

San Diego's acclaimed street art duo Ground Floor Murals has unveiled a poignant new piece in East Village, paying tribute to three beloved animals from the San Diego Zoo who died last week.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (August 15 - August 21) 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 15 - 21, 2025.

Chef Fei, China’s Acclaimed Stir-Fry Brand, To Open First North American Restaurant Within San Diego's Westfield UTC

The space once home to The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar inside San Diego's Westfield UTC will soon welcome Chef Fei, one of China's most celebrated stir-fry restaurant brands, marking its first-ever North American location.

Hooters Going Bust! Mission Valley Branch To Close, Leaving Only One Last San Diego County Location

Global "breastaurant" chain Hooters is closing up shop in Mission Valley later this month, leaving just one lonely outpost standing in all of San Diego County. 

Round1 Bowling & Arcade Expanding In San Diego With New Mission Valley Location And Yuu Japanese Food Hall

A new branch of Japan-based Round1 Bowling & Arcade is headed to San Diego’s Mission Valley, marking the company’s most central outpost in the county.

Zero Foodprint’s Dirty Drinks Week Brings Climate-Friendly Cocktails To San Diego

San Diego bars, restaurants, wineries, and coffee shops are teaming up this month for a campaign that blends nightlife with climate action. The nonprofit Zero Foodprint is launching its annual Dirty Drinks Week from August 25 through September 1, a nationwide effort where $1 from every featured "dirty" drink will go directly to fund regenerative farming projects.

Roma Norte Set To Close At San Diego's The Headquarters at Seaport As Puesto Group Shifts Focus To New Concept

Roma Norte, the cocktail bar at The Headquarters at Seaport, will shut down on August 30 after just over a year in business. Its owners at neighboring Puesto are turning their focus to a new Mediterranean project, Icaria/Ikaria, planned for 2026. 

Fonda Del Barrio Opens In San Diego's Barrio Logan, Honoring Mexico’s Pueblo Mágico Traditions

San Diego's Barrio Logan has a new culinary addition with the debut of Fonda del Barrio, a regional Mexican restaurant created by the founder of City Tacos.

Blackmarket Bakery Suddenly Closes Oceanside And Costa Mesa Locations After Filing For Bankruptcy, North Park Remains Open... For Now

Blackmarket Bakery, long celebrated for its playful spins on nostalgic pastries, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and closed two of its three Southern California shops, raising questions about the brand's future. 

Young Fan Tackled By Padres Security As Fernando Tatis Jr. Watches Calmly

A young fan's wild dash across the outfield at San Diego's Petco Park Tuesday night ended in a heavy-handed takedown by Padres security, drawing boos from the crowd as Fernando Tatis Jr. watched calmly nearby. 

San Diego Zoo Mourns Loss of Giraffe, Polar Bear, And Now Gorilla In Heartbreaking Week

It has been a heartbreaking week at the San Diego Zoo, where three beloved animals have died in just a matter of days. First came the loss of Kalluk, a 24-year-old polar bear. Then the zoo announced that Nicky, a 28-year-old Masai giraffe believed to be the oldest of her species in North America, had died after showing signs of advanced age. And now, the zoo has confirmed the passing of Maka, a 30-year-old Western lowland gorilla who was born at the zoo and served as the steady heart of its bachelor troop.

Good News, San Diego’s First Alcohol-Free Bar In Hillcrest, Now Temporarily Closed After Cryptic Public Shake-Up

San Diego’s first dedicated alcohol-free bar, Good News, has only been open for a month, but the Hillcrest hotspot is already facing a shake-up. The bar's website now states it is "closed for now, but not for long," and it is listed as "temporarily closed" on Google. This comes after a series of cryptic Instagram posts, when the bar's most visible and widely publicized founders announced that they would "no longer be operating the bar" after a three-year journey to bring the project to life.

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.