Urban Cocktail Bar The Smoking Gun & Morning Destination Spill The Beans Unveil In Former Blush Space In Downtown San Diego

August 2, 2017

We announced earlier this year that San Diego's burgeoning Verant Group of bars & restaurants (barleymash, True North, Tavern, Sandbar and more) had taken over the 7,200 square-foot space last occupied by Blush Ice Bar + East-West Kitchen for the opening of dual night and day concepts - one part urban cocktail bar and restaurant and another part morning coffee shop and bagel eatery. Today is the day that sister eateries The Smoking Gun and Spill The Beach debut in the Gaslamp District.

Downtown San Diego's BiCE Ristorante Announces Closure

August 2, 2017

It's been rumored for awhile that Downtown San Diego's BiCE Ristorante would soon close. The space was up for sale and was far too large for its customer base. Today speculations were confirmed through an email sent to customers and friends where Executive Chef & Owner Mario Cassineri announced that tonight would be the last evening of service.

Belching Beaver Brewing Will Bring New Tasting Room & Eatery To San Diego's East Village

August 1, 2017

The worst named brewery in San Diego will soon debut its 6th area outpost. Vista-based Belching Beaver Brewery, which launched in 2012, is in the process of taking over a space at 634 14th Street for the opening of a tasting room and eatery in the East Village.

San Diego Farmers Market Favorite Mad Munch Grilled Cheezer Co. To Open Brick-And-Mortar In Ocean Beach

July 31, 2017

Heading into the space that most recently housed a retail store at 4871B Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach is the first brick-and-mortar location for San Diego farmers market and brewery vendor Mad Munch Grilled Cheezer Co.

Carne Prima Italian Steakhouse Closes In San Diego's Gaslamp

July 30, 2017

Less than a year after opening at 314 5th Avenue in the center of San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter, Carne Prima Italian Steakhouse has closed.

Hillcrest's Uptown Tavern Purchased By Longtime Urban Mo's Manager

July 29, 2017

Hillcrest's popular Uptown Tavern has been sold to a longtime former-manager of nearby Urban Mo's Bar & Grill.

Temp° By Cosecha Anticipated To Open In Downtown Chula Vista

July 28, 2017

Chef Steve Brown is allegedly opening another restaurant. The ambitious pop-up dining chef returned to San Diego from Los Angeles about a year ago to media fanfare and immediately started announcing projects that have yet to come to fruition - from a shipping container restaurant in his hometown of Imperial Beach to a brewpub in Barrio Logan. The latest announcement is that Chef Brown has taken over the former catering space at 277 3rd Avenue in downtown Chula Vista for the opening of modern American restaurant Temp° by Cosecha.

Chef Patrick Ponsaty Leaves Grand Restaurant Group | Fate Of Namesake Rancho Sante Fe Restaurant Uncertain

July 28, 2017

French Master Chef Patrick Ponsaty has parted ways with the Grand Restaurant Group after four years working for the North San Diego County-based company, and his branded restaurant Ponsaty's in Rancho Sante Fe will close this August, changing its name Nick & G's.

The South Park Abbey To Shutter This Weekend

July 28, 2017

San Diego neighborhood pub The South Park Abbey has announced that it will close for business this weekend after 7 years in business.

Tasting Room Del Mar Announces Impending Closure

July 27, 2017

Tasting Room Del Mar, which opened only last year, took to Facebook today to announce that it will close for business next month.

Second Location Of Burger Sensation The Balboa Bar & Grill Heading Into Chula Vista

July 27, 2017

The owner of popular San Diego burger and cocktail destination The Balboa Bar & Grill took to Facebook to announce that a lease has been signed for a large space on Third Avenue in Chula Vista for a second location.

Duck Foot Brewing Company To Open East Village Tasting Room

July 27, 2017

Taking over the former The Parlour Asian Fusion restaurant space at 550 Park Boulevard, Suite 2104 in the San Diego's East Village is a second outpost for Duck Foot Brewing, which will include an onsite gluten-free restaurant.

Queensborough Brings 1920s-NYC To San Diego's Gaslamp

July 26, 2017

Debuting tonight within the space that last-housed longtime tenant Maloney's Tavern in San Diego's historic Gaslamp District is Queensborough - a cocktail bar, restaurant and lounge from longtime industry pros.

San Francisco-Based The Melt To Install Location Within The Shops At La Jolla

July 25, 2017

Heading into The Shops at La Jolla later this year is The Melt, a San Francisco-based fast-casual sandwich & comfort food eatery that currently has nearly 20 locations across California, Colorado and Texas.

Pisco Rotisserie & Cevicheria Set To Swing Open In Liberty Station On July 27

July 24, 2017

Set to open this Thursday, July 27 in the former Sammy's Woodfired Pizza space in Point Loma's Liberty Station is Pisco Rotisserie & Cevicheria, a dinner-only modern Peruvian restaurant and cocktail bar helmed by famed Peru-native chef Emmanuel Piqueras.

San Diego Reader Brings Search For Area's Best Taco To Del Mar With Tacotopia At The Track On September 3 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

July 22, 2017

The San Diego Reader is continuing its search to find the best taco in Southern California, and on Sunday, September 3 during Labor Day Weekend, over 40 top eateries from America's Finest City, Tijuana & Los Angeles will compete for bragging rights at Del Mar Racetrack at the 2nd annual Tacotopia at the Track. There is also a free concert by Steve Aoki following the event! We're giving away 2 VIP tickets to this event and also offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on any ticket type (limited to only 100 tickets). Read on for all the details and be sure to enter.

Hillstone Restaurant Group Moves Forward With Plans To Take Over Bully's North In Del Mar

July 21, 2017

The nearly 50-year-old Bully's North in Del Mar may soon be taken over by the Beverly Hills-based Hillstone Restaurant Group, who hopes to demolish the iconic pub to build an upscale eatery.