President Of San Diego-Based Bitchin’ Sauce Breaks Silence On Family Feud, Shares Private Letters In Response To Viral Coverage

The family feud behind one of San Diego's most successful food brands is heating up again - and this time, the president of Bitchin' Sauce is weighing in directly.

Popular Chef Anthony Wells Returns To San Diego To Lead Kitchen At Newly Opened Lana In Solana Beach

Anthony Wells, the James Beard Award semifinalist chef who helped shape the identity of San Diego’s Juniper & Ivy over nearly a decade, is officially returning to the local dining scene. This September, Wells will step in as executive chef at Lana, a recently opened Solana Beach restaurant specializing in California seasonal coastal cuisine.

Team Behind Swagyu Burger Bringing Bobby's Pizza To San Diego's East Village

Bobby’s Pizza is a new pizzeria from the Swagyu Burger ownership group, set to debut in early September in San Diego’s East Village.

Wedgewood Weddings Expands To Downtown San Diego With New Venue At The Headquarters

A new wedding venue is coming to downtown San Diego, as Wedgewood Weddings has announced it will open at The Headquarters at Seaport Village, a historic property that once served as the city’s police headquarters. The new venue, located at 789 West Harbor Drive, will begin hosting weddings and events in late 2025, with tours already underway.

Mt. Joy Proves Their Star Power With Packed San Diego Concert At The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park

On a picture-perfect late summer evening in San Diego, Mt. Joy transformed The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park into a soaring celebration of indie folk-rock. Presented by Live Nation San Diego, the August 26 concert was a general admission free-for-all, and fans packed the bayfront venue shoulder-to-shoulder for two and a half hours of music under the skyline and crescent moon.

Creators Of Pop Pie Co. & Stella Jean’s Bringing Little While Café To San Diego's North Park

A new chapter is brewing for one of San Diego's most beloved culinary groups. The Sweet & Savory Collective - the team behind Pop Pie Co. and Stella Jean’s Ice Cream - is preparing to open Little While, a dedicated coffee and pastry shop in the former Hawthorn Coffee space on Adams Avenue in North Park.

Ms. Peggie’s Place, San Diego’s Beloved Dollhouse & Miniatures Shop, To Close After 40+ Years

A unique piece of San Diego’s retail history is coming to an end. Ms. Peggie’s Place, the city’s only dedicated dollhouse and miniatures shop, will close its Cass Street location on October 31 after more than four decades in business.

Johnny Rad’z Pizza, Backed By Pro Skateboarding Icon Mike McGill, Coming To San Diego's North County

Pro skate legend Mike McGill has teamed up with "radical restaurateur" Johnny Rad to open Johnny Rad’z Pizza in San Diego's North County, joining a wave of extreme athlete-backed eateries in Encinitas.

Cali Social Cafe To Open In San Diego's Pacific Beach, Taking Over Former World Curry Space

Pacific Beach is preparing to welcome a fresh dining concept to Garnet Avenue as Cali Social Cafe readies to bring a menu of globally-inspired dishes to the space long occupied by World Curry, which closed its doors late last year after nearly three decades in business.

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.