Liberty Call Distilling Now Plans To Bring Second Distillery & Restaurant To Barrio Logan

July 25, 2018

Earlier this year, we reported that San Diego's Liberty Call Distilling would be returning to the founders' home town of Coronado for the opening of a new distillery tasting room and restaurant, but plans on that location fell through. With acclaimed farm-to-table chef Miguel Valdez helming the kitchen, the local craft distillery will now be expanding to Barrio Logan to open its $1 million project. 

San Diego Born Lolita's Mexican Food Launches Food Truck & Plans Incoming SDSU Location

July 25, 2018

One of San Diego's fastest growing chains for classic Mexican eats, Lolita’s Mexican Food recently added a full service food truck to their growing list of stores and will soon open an outpost in San Diego State University's College Area.

Port Of San Diego & Brigantine Group Break Ground On Incoming Portside Pier Redevelopment At Former Anthony's Fish Grotto Site Along North Embarcadero Waterfront

July 24, 2018

The transformation of San Diego’s most iconic waterfront restaurant sites began today, as The Port of San Diego and The Brigantine Restaurant Group celebrated the start of construction on The Brigantine’s 42,000 square-foot Portside Pier restaurant development project in the site long occupied by Anthony's Fish Grotto in downtown San Diego's North Embarcadero.

Tacos El Gordo Closes Otay Mesa Location Due To Lack Of Staff

July 24, 2018

San Diego's popular chain of taco eateries, Tacos El Gordo was forced to shut down one of its locations today due to a lack of staff. A printed sign hung on the outside of the Palm Street branch in San Diego's Otay Mesa neighborhood stating that the eatery did not have enough employees to stay open.

San Diego's Intergalactic Brewing Announces Impending Closure

July 23, 2018

Has San Diego's craft beer industry become oversaturated? Miramar-based Intergalactic Brewing took to social media today to announce that after 5 years in business that the struggling craft brewery would be close at month's end.

North Park's Historic Red Fox Room To Move...Once Again

July 23, 2018

For the third time in its 400 year history, The Red Fox Steakhouse & Piano Bar will relocate, this time, instead of crossing the Atlantic Ocean, it will move directly across the street from its current location at the east wing of the Lafayette Hotel in San Diego's North Park community.

Oregon-Based Ramen Ryoma To Open More San Diego Branches In Kearny Mesa & Pacific Beach

July 22, 2018

Oregon-based Ramen Ryoma, which is in the process of opening a two-story Japanese eatery in Hillcrest, is also bringing an outpost to San Diego's Kearny Mesa neighborhood, taking over the space that last housed Bangkok West Thai Cafe in Clairemont, as well as another in Pacific Beach.

Cohn Restaurant Group To Open 25,000 Square-Foot Brewery Restaurant In La Mesa

July 21, 2018

San Diego's most prolific hospitality company, the Cohn Restaurant Group, is returning to craft beer brewing after a nearly two decade hiatus, taking over the gigantic 25,000 square foot space that was previously set to be the site of Depot Springs Beer Company in La Mesa for the opening of Draft Republic Brewing Company.

RePost - Mission Beach Boardwalk Mishaps

July 20, 2018

The nearly five mile round trip stretch of biking/walking path known as Ocean Front Walk between San Diego's Pacific Beach and Mission Beach neighborhoods is a conveyer belt of locals and tourists making their way along the beachside throughway on every personal vehicle imaginable, especially during the summer months. One resident has compiled some of the spills and mishaps that have taken place in front of his home. You need to see this!

Modern Italian Social Restaurant To Open In Downtown Coronado | Nado Republic Is Coming To San Diego

June 19, 2018

Opening soon in the space previously occupied by Fish Company in downtown Coronado Village is Nado Republic, a social gathering place and modern Italian restaurant.

San Diego's ChuckAlek Independent Brewers Announces Impending Closure

July 18, 2018

Six year old San Diego craft brewery ChuckAlek Independent Brewers announced today that they would be ceasing operations in the near future, which will result in the closure of their Ramona facility, tasting room, and North Park biergarten.

Los Angeles-Based Panini Kabob Grill To Open In Del Mar Highlands

July 18, 2018

With more than a dozen locations around Southern California, Panini Kabob Grill will open its first San Diego outpost later this year within the mezzanine space that was last occupied by Mia Francesca in Del Mar Highlands Town Center, which is undergoing a massive redevelopment.

Gigantic New Food Hall To Open In San Diego's North County | The Sky Deck Is Landing In Del Mar

July 17, 2018

The food hall trend is hitting San Diego in full force. The three-decade-old Del Mar Highlands Town Center will soon undergo a $100+ million redesign with an enormous expansion that will include the addition of a 20,000 square-foot, bi-level, multi-restaurant food hall called The Sky Deck.

Pardon My French Bar & Kitchen Announces Closure

July 17, 2018

San Diego's Pardon My French Bar & Kitchen took to Facebook last night to announce the restaurant's immediate closure.

San Diego Chef Stephen Gage To Open Modern German Food Truck & Catering Service Wölfegarten

July 16, 2018

Chef Stephen Gage, who left his position as Executive Chef of Little Italy's Pacific Standard Coastal Kitchen late last year, will soon be hitting the streets in his new mobile kitchen. Wölfegarten will be a food truck and catering service that offers modern spins on German cuisine, set to roll out as early as this Summer.

Downtown San Diego's Provisional Kitchen Is Going Viral Due To Gigantic Ostrich Egg Brunch Plate

July 16, 2018

Downtown San Diego's Provisional Kitchen, located inside the Pendry Hotel in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, is currently the subject of a viral video due to the restaurant's behemoth ostrich egg brunch dish.

San Diego Urban Winery Wins Gold On International Stage | Ocean Beach's Gianni Buonomo Vintners Wins Top Honors In New York International Wine Competition

July 15, 2018 

Move over craft beer, San Diego wine is making waves! The heart of Midtown Manhattan is where the upstart San Diego winery Gianni Buonomo Vintners recently won over judges to earn a 94-point rating and a Gold Medal in the New York International Wine Competition - the third award received so far this year by the remote Ocean Beach urban winery.